Hey, everyone!
Just wanted to change the pace a little. Since you probably already heard. There was a plane coming from Dubai that landed in JFK. Apparently, there was about 100 sick people on it. I was on that plane and I was not sick.
So many crazy events happened on that plane. So let me tell you about them. *Spoiler alert* we will be revisiting Dubai sometime soon on this blog.
So it all started at the gate, we got our bags searched three times. I understand the reason for it; however, it makes you feel unwelcomed to the USA.
I got into the plane and was walking to my seat. A guy asked me if I was sitting on 70k, I told him I was. The man asked if we can change seats because his mom was sitting next to me and she wasn’t feeling too well. So I gave up my sit and moved to his seat. About 10 mins later, another man came to me and asked, “do you mind if we switched seats?” “You are sitting next to my wife and I want to sit next to her on the plane ride.” I didn’t think too much about it. He lead me to his seat, which was in business class. So I got an upgrade for free! What were the chances?
I sat on my business seat and slept. I met an awesome dentist and a real estate developer. They were awesome people.
After about 8 hours of sleep and 2 superhero movies, we got to New York. We had no idea what was going on the plane. The airlines staff seemed worried about something. We were greeted to a group of flashing lights from police cars to ambulances. Out of nowhere, vanilla ice came out. At first, I didn’t know who this guy was. I just thought he talked alot and his jokes were somewhat funny.
Anyways, we got out of the plane and we were taken into the airport by shuttle buses. People were wearing masks like we were coming into the states with a new zombie virus. The media loves to over stress situations. By the way, the sickness was just the common cold. so dramatic…
Here is the link to the whole the over dramatized event. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/09/05/emirates-flight-203-what-happens-next-stricken-passengers/1202379002/
Thanks for reading. We will go to Rome sometime soon, I promise. Haha
As I also do extensive travels sickness on a plane is a valid concern. Glad you dodged the bullet! Sounds like we have both done some travel. Loved Spain/Lisbon, been a few times. Heading for London, Rome, Athens, Greek Isles for a few weeks end of this month. Your write was interesting
Thank you so much. Yes, I’m happy I did too. You will love Rome if you haven’t been. I’m going to the British isles next year. Let’s see how it goes
Where is your home base? I live in Las Vegas, formerly Central Illinois
NYC for now. Been thinking about relocating. Vegas seems like an awesome place
Lots of xNew Yorkers, Cali, great travel hub reasonable housing!
I hope that you give Scotland a visit. It’s amazing!
I plan too. Might not be able to go around for more than two days but I will go 😁
Two days is barely enough but it’s better than nothing. Everyone loves going to Edinburgh but seeing one of the coastal towns is fantastic.
I saw this on the news. Glad you’re alright.
Thank you so much. Haha I had no idea what was happening at the moment lol
Hey, glad you enjoyed my article Whipped. I’ve only been on a plane ride once in my life to the Bahamas. Compared to you, I’ve led a sheltered life. Nervikularose
We all start somewhere. Hopefully I inspire you to go on another adventure.
What an adventure!
It was indeed an unexpected adventure!
Glad you are ok, but hope next trip you have a better experience. At least the upgrade was a positive
Thank you and yeah, I somehow dodged a bullet
Weird. Glad you felt fine and apologies for the bag searches. The US is all about “be afraid, be very afraid!”
Haha yes!! I’m American, so I see this all over the news lol I found out that the more places I travel to, the less scary they are.
Oops, didn’t catch that you’re from the good ol’ US. And absolutely regarding more travel = less scary!
Haha it’s cool. If you are only reading this post, it wouldn’t be so clear. Yeah, this country is being controlled by fear. 😂😂 It’s sad and funny at the same time
Glad you were ok. Sounds like your upgrade helped.
Thank you! Yes, it did. My original seat was pretty the hot spot for the sick people on that plane. I got really lucky
Lucky indeed.
Some thing to remember for the rest of your life ! I saw a movie on similar lines(name?) but with much more serious consequences – Glad you are well
Haha yeah, everyone was saying this is straight out of a movie lol people are so paranoid
Wow! Thanks for the post and glad you are okay! Great blog!
Thank you
Wow you go around the World is that a job? just curious. Let me know if you happen to be in Abu Dhabi after Dubai ok? RE being sick on the plane it happened to me couple of times and I hope not to feel that way again but yes, you never know! 🙁
I was in Abu Dhabi and yes this is my job 😁 and I love it. Are you located in Abu Dhabi? Yeah, it was bad and also not knowing the sickness is scary
Yes Abu Dhabi. I had a newer post if you don’t know yet or haven’t checked, let me know your thoughts thanks! 😉
No problem 😁
Hello Theitinerary1,
Wow, I only glanced at a news article about this when it happened, and so it is nice to read a firsthand account of it.
I am glad that it was nothing serious, I am surprised that Vanilla Ice was there, and it is cool that you got to sit in upgraded seating.
Thank you for sharing this,
-John Jr
Thank you for reading and yeah the whole thing was like a blur to me. I had a hard time understanding what was going on. Since everyone was scared.
You are welcome TheItinerary1.
I imagine so, some people were probably were wondering if something like what happened at the beginning of season 1 of The Strain was happening or something. 😀
https://youtu.be/RiN8Edb4X2w
-John Jr
That’s a crazy story!!
Thank you it was really crazy.
I’m glad you dodged the bullet! And celebrity-adjacent, there’s a story for the grandkids.
It is definitely a story for the next generation😂
A nightmarish situation with a happy ending – I fucking hate flying, on a boat you can at least get some fresh air. On a plane you’re just stuck with humanity pressed into your face.
Haha there’s some truth to that. It’s not going to stop me from flying but this was the first time I ever experienced anything bad on a plane.
Yikes, not sure I would have enjoyed this as I’m a bit of a germaphobe..! Nice upgrade though!
Yeah I couldn’t sleep well afterwards. It was not the ideal situation
Your take on the Dubai flight was fun. Thanks for sharing it. Oh, and congrats on getting the free upgrade, just for being reasonable. Happy travels.
Thank you so much. Yeah I was truly surprised. Safe travels!!
Free upgrade! Best part of air travel! And yes you dodged the bullet!
Thank you so much 😁
Interesting. I got the impression the illness was so much more. 🙂
Haha so did we at the time. I’m lucky it was nothing 😁
Wow that’s a crazy story! Glad you’re OK and got a blog post out of it!
Yeah I know lol I had no idea what was going on to take photos. I was trying to process everything lol
Glad everything was fine and you were ok. I would’ve known Vanilla Ice if he had sung possibly! I don’t like how the press have to sensationalise these events. Unfortunately people don’t read the papers if it’s all good news.
So glad that you are ok!
Thank you
Take care always ❤️
Thank you so much.
Thank you!
Love your posts and glad your okay and not now turned into a zombie😂 happy travels🧡
Haha same to you haha
Thank you🙃
Your delivery was hilarious! Sounds like quite an adventure.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it lol it was a crazy adventure for sure
I wish there was a better way to sanitize planes- or a chemical they could use. I’m not one who gets sick often, but I almost always walk off a plane with something.
Wow! Some adventure! I love your travel experiences and I can’t wait to read more. 🙂 Only the common cold – thank goodness! After watching Quaratine 2, my hope is that I never end up on a plane with that type of drama going on. 🙂