During a commercial airline flight an experienced Navy Fighter Pilot was seated next to a young mother with a babe in arms. When the baby began crying during the descent for landing, the mother began nursing the infant as discreetly as possible.
The pilot pretended not to notice, and, upon disembarking, he gallantly offered his assistance to help with the various baby-related items.
When the young mother expressed her gratitude, the pilot responded, "Gosh, that's a good looking baby, and he sure was hungry!"
Somewhat embarrassed, the mother explained that her pediatrician said that the time spent on the breast would help alleviate the pressure in the baby's ears.
The Navy Pilot sadly shook his head, and in true pilot fashion exclaimed, "And all these years, I've been chewing gum." EricT
Now at the age where I know I like girls but can't remember why!
Airwork & Eagle used to issue Barley Sugar sweets in the 50's........to help relieve the sinuses.......what chance this remedy in the 2010's with our permissive society?????
Keith
I never ever had a problem until one AC flight into YVR a couple of years back in an A340. It must have been a very rapid descent for the pain in the ears was indescribable and seemed to go on for ever. I blame Airbus of course I never had this experience in all the times I rode Boeings.
EricT
