Readers Respond: When was the first time you flew on an airplane and what was it like?
One of life’s beauties is that we all have different memories and experiences, especially when it comes to travelling.
Some people began travelling when they were young, others when they were teenagers or adults.
So it got us thinking to ask our audience to share their first time on a plane and what it was like.
Check out some of your responses below.
Billie Martin - I was 13 and had a nun praying with her beads the whole time next to me, didn't give me much confidence!
Jenny McCarthy - It was a Saturday in March 1960, Sydney to Brisbane. Age 8. Very exciting! We were moving from Sydney to Brisbane. I remember it so clearly.
Jan Nice - My first plane adventure was flying from Brisbane to Sydney. Many years ago and I was so scared!
Maureen Phillips - 1964 from Auckland to Sydney. Loved it. My sister and I got to meet the Captain in the cockpit! We were dressed to the nines, which was how people travelled in those days, and couldn't believe the heat when we arrived.
Liz Steve Moyle - Scotland to Australia as an 11 year old. I thought it was a bloody long way in 1965.
Jennifer Bradley - I was nine, going to our new town with my Dad. I had remained with my grandparents to finish the school year. It was noisy, my ears hurt and halfway there I began to vomit and kept it up all the way.
Bryan Whelan - 1966 flew to NZ for a working holiday. Was amazing, and whilst there I learned to fly light aircraft to a solo stage. Now that was scary being solo the first time!
Janelle Adams - I was training to be a flight attendant… luckily I loved it.
Lenore Heskey - I was 40. Flew to Bali then Hong Kong, I was very nervous initially but love flying now.
Doreen Tompsett - 1963 flying from England to Australia. I was 12 years old and had my head in a bag all the blooming way. So sick.
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