I have motion sickness. Do you have anything for nausea?
mal d'A-ria — natural contraction. nau-SE-a — stress on second syllable.
When experiencing motion sickness during a turbulent flight.
'Mal d'aria' (motion/air sickness) literally means 'air illness', parallel to 'mal di mare' (sea sickness) and 'mal di macchina' (car sickness). 'Avete qualcosa per' (do you have anything for) is the standard phrase for asking about remedies. Cabin crew carry basic medications.
Ho bisogno di un sacchetto per vomitare.
I need a sick bag.
Located in the seat pocket in front of every passenger
La turbolenza mi fa stare male.
The turbulence is making me feel ill.
Explain the cause to cabin crew
Posso spostarmi in un posto vicino al finestrino?
Can I move to a window seat?
Looking at the horizon reduces motion sickness
Cabin crew on Italian flights carry basic medical supplies but not prescription medication. For regular motion sickness sufferers, taking an antihistamine (e.g., dimenhydrinate/Dramamine) before the flight is recommended. Window seats over the wing experience the least movement during turbulence.