We want to ensure you are safe and comfortable during all of your Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue flights.

Your Safety and Well Being Is Our Concern

During your flight please ensure that your seat belt is fastened anytime that the seatbelt sign is illuminated and whenever you are in your seat, just in case we do come across any unexpected turbulence. If you do wish to have a stretch or go for a walk around the cabin, please ensure that the seat belt sign is off, and check with Cabin Crew that it is safe to do so. Always drink plenty of water, juice, or soft drinks on your flights, as it can be dehydrating up there in the air! Try and avoid too much alcohol, as it will only dehydrate you further.

During your flight you may feel some small discomfort with your ears ‘popping’ as the cabin pressure adjusts to correct altitude during ascent (take-off) and descent (for landing). To help alleviate this, chew some gum or suck on a sweet. For Information on helping young children and Infants, please refer to our Travelling with infants section.

DVT is blood clotting in a major vein, most commonly in the legs or lower body, where blood flow has been slowed. Medical practitioners advise that certain people may be more susceptible to developing DVT. These include people who are immobile for periods of time, those with a personal or family history of DVT, people with certain blood disorders or who have recently undergone major surgery, smokers, and people with heart disease, pregnant women and the elderly.

We suggest you:

• Drink plenty of water and other fluids during and after the flight, limiting alcohol, tea and coffee;
• Take regular walks around the aircraft when the seat belt sign is off, stretch, move your arms and legs at regular intervals;
• Avoid crossing your legs when seated;
• Massage your calves and thighs and regularly move your ankles by circling and gently shaking your feet;
• If you experience abnormal swelling, tenderness or pain after your flight, we strongly recommend you see your doctor.

This is not a comprehensive list. If you have any doubts about your particular health risks, you should talk to your medical practitioner.