Inflight Medical Emergency! Flight Attendant Life

[@JettingJulia]

What holiday tradition do you celebrate with your family?! Thank you for watching 😊

[@77MISTERSHARK]

The happiest man in the world is married to a flight attendant.

[@rachelh930]

It’s not a family tradition, but I have now been watching Egyptian documentaries every Christmas Day lol. I am born and raised in Phx, next time you have a long lay over go to Postino’s.

[@stefanieesch1118]

We do the Nikolaus on the 6th in germany. Celebrated it for the first time with my 2, year old this year. Its been very nice😊 we also have the tradition of Adventcalender with 24 doors that you open in december.

[@wheelblack35]

Just being there with each other

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​@@rachelh930 Lol, you need to go to Egypt 😅

[@marquinator92]

I had a medical emergency on an international flight earlier in the year. I got pretty dehydrated and passed out when getting up to go to the bathroom. The flight attendants (American Airlines as well) did a great job getting me to come to and getting me help from a doctor that was onboard. I got everything I needed and felt 100% fine by the time we landed. Huge props to flight attendants and all that you have to put up with! You're truly saving lives!

[@JettingJulia]

I’m so glad you were well taken care of!!

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Well done Julia. Ive had numerous In-Flt Medical Emergencies during my 23 year career at AA. But the two that will always stand out are the 2 heart attacks, happy to say both survived. It all comes down to the great training

[@JettingJulia]

Thank goodness both survived!!!

[@lorinewgard2476]

On the news it was reported that a woman started to have chest pains during the fight. The flight attendant asked if there was medical staff onboard. There were 13 cardiologists going to a cardiac conference.

[@tom99790]

One time I got on a flight to see it empty!
I asked why and the FA said it was full and over booked, but at the last moment all of the passengers who were going to a psychics conference just got up and left.
( Just a bit of humor, in the midst of some serious stuff folks!)

[@richmartin1427]

I work as a dispatcher for your airline and I am the one that patches you guys in with the POC. You summed it up really well. One thing I will point out is while the call is going on, we are communicating with the captain on the ground usually coming up with a plan if we do need to divert for medical. You guys do a great job in these situations usually, and I know it’s not easy. Thanks for all you do for us, your work does not go unnoticed.

[@JettingJulia]

Your work doesn’t go unnoticed either, thanks for everything you all do as dispatchers!

[@richmartin1427]

@@JettingJulia thanks. That means a lot coming from a Flight Attendant.

[@raymondstockman1688]

Iam 65 years old and we always celebrate Christmas Eve opening gifts with grandchildren but this year girls have to work they work in a hospital so we will be celebrating Saturday for the first time god bless you merry Christmas good job ❤

[@citylimitsphoto]

Julia, I was a Flight Dispatcher for 8 years. One night one of my redeye flights out of LAX to ATL a male pax 54YO was experiencing chest pains. I got a SAT-phone call from the CA, we got Medlink on the call and I went into a monitoring mode listening in and started to formulate a plan of action for diversion airport enroute. Ironically there was a cardiac IC nurse onboard. Medlink advise the CA to pull the medical bag and start an IV which the nurse helped out and did.I had 4 diversion airports planed PHX ABQ DFW and MSY. The PAX stabilized and Medlink cleared us on. 4.5 hours later they landed in ATL with medics at the gate. The PAX was taken to the hospital, ATL happened to be his hometown. Medlink is an amazing resourse and so was the IC nurse. I have BTW had 3 deaths on flights I dispatched, not a great feeling.

[@JettingJulia]

Ooooof, thank you for what you do! Thankfully I have not had a death in flight but know people who have.

[@tom99790]

Nice to know about the chain and details involved in the monitoring of the flights by the dispatchers as the flight progresses to it’s intended destination.

[@moose9784]

Honestly, Julia, I don't know how you flight attendants do it day in and day out.
Now, let me open up to you about a good experience I had with a flight attendant.
I was on a US Airways flight from Pittsburgh to Phoenix with my family. My siblings and I had a row, and our mother was across the aisle from us. I unfortunately had a head cold at the time. As we started our descent into Phoenix, I got a splitting headache. A flight attendant was coming up the aisle, noticed that I looked out of sorts, and asked if I was all right. My headache was so bad I couldn't get an answer out. My mother intervened at that point and asked the flight attendant to get some water for me. I survived the descent and landing, but at that point I was so exhausted I just wanted to get to bed.
Thanks for everything you do every day!

[@karenmoss1605]

I too flew into Pittsburgh with a sinus infection 😢 thought I was going to die, it felt like I was being hung up by my eye sockets 😮😮

[@Mattsommers521]

Always love getting the alert that you’ve uploaded another video! So neat to hear you talk through the medical emergency. With my background in EMS I can say it sounds like you all handled it to perfection! Great job!! ❤️ Love dialogue on medical emergencies!! Training is so super critical! Hope you have a blessed week! ❤️✈️

[@andrewpettola6097]

It really helps my preflight jitters knowing you guys are so well prepared to handle any emergency!

[@user-pb4sb7rp7p]

Thank you Julia for all you do to help your passengers. Flight attendants play an important role on every flight. Watching White Christmas is a tradition for me and my family. Happy Holidays ❤️

[@1989_Swifite]

Hey Julia! I think you're such a positive and great person, and I love your videos! Every time you post a new one, I get super excited when you post.I'm so proud of how far you've come - 141k subs is amazing, and I know you'll hit 200k in no time! Just wanted to show my support and say happy holidays!

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you so much!! What an awesome comment, thank you for the support 🙂

[@JJ-ml7wo]

That’s so comforting to know what a good system you have to help passengers in a medical emergency! Thank you for doing such compassionate great job for others!! I could t imagine what you deal with.
I have read two books you recommended and loved them, the forth r and the collective regrets of clover.
I’m not much of a reader, but would like to be! I liked both of those books a lot!
Love your content and merry Christmas 🎄 Julia!

[@JettingJulia]

So happy you liked those books!! Thank you ❤️

[@phild6895]

Thank you for explaining medical events in flight very informative

[@cyberbren8198]

So interesting to read how the crew and EMS person and on-call doctor all worked together to take such good care of the passenger. Very reassuring!

[@kathleenbrown3180]

God bless you for keeping passengers safe!!!!!

[@Jen_385]

My first flight at 21 I had a panic attack. It sucked. The flight attendant sat w me the whole time and just talked with me. It was such an amazing gesture. Because I felt very off and was scared due to not knowing what was happening. I also felt bad for taking his time up, he reassured me that's what he was there for. It was a small plane and not a whole of passengers.

[@ianhutchinson970]

Back in the early 2000's I experienced a medical emergency while flying from London to Germany and the flight attendants were extremely helpful (it was nothing serious and I made a full recovery). I did think for a minute that they were so helpful because they knew I was travelling on a friends flight benefits but I dismissed that thought as quick as thought it. You guys do an amazing job. Thank you.

[@spidersj12]

It's always great to see Lunatic Fringe in your videos. Too bad you can't get an overnight flight into Canada to see the northern lights, or even into Northern Europe. Seeing the Northern lights while airborne is very cool.

[@agusguti]

I was coming home after the special Olympics last year in berlin and it was a really long way back, 4 hs in train from Berlin to Duesseldorf from there we got in the first plane to Spain, during the landing i started a seizure. It was really chaos trying to figuring out next steps after we land. I was in Narnia at first because is slept pretty much the entire flight and after a seizure you feel like a truck knocked you off. I was there staring at everyone as i see all my team (80 people) go down the plane including my coach, and i was there with our doctor and some other sports coach who had my back pack and was stilling the show 😂.
But something i would never forget is the emphatic and loving flight attendants! They all decided to stay until someone bring a wheelchair for me.
And they talk to me, they explain me that there was a lot of pressure change that day and humidity. And they just wait there until they i think noticed they gained my trust a little more and also i was already completely aware of my surroundings, and one of them sit on one of the empty sites, i was nervous looking for answers and nobody looked at me. But that flight attendant stay calm, talked to me, asked about the games, about how i was feeling, and that pure women didn't receive an answer for a while... it was a tricky situation i have autism and all the sudden i was there after a seizure feeling awful and my coach had left. But at some point i was able to answer to her with my voice and i was so proud of me and sooo happy for her!!! She probably realizes that i never looked at any of them in the eyes but they got my ❤. Finally the captain came to talk to our doctor and they argue a little and he left, came back 15min later and clear us up to board the next flight ✈️ wich was a 12hs flight from spain to Uruguay my country in south America.
Of course i was asked a million questions by our doctor, and told that we could stay and all of that. He knows me and thats why we flew, he knew i was ok. They told me that while we were starting to land he was "eye checking" on everyone, and when he looked at me he told Andres MOVE ON, to the coach that was sitting next to me. Until today Andres says he don't know what he saw but he knew it was coming, they switched sites really fast because me and because LANDING, and as soon as he sit next to me i seized.

[@steve-o5600]

I think a lot of people intentionally avoid being properly hydrated before flying because they dread using the bathrooms, and/or if not in an aisle seat, making their row-mates get up and move to let them out. Or they've flown enough to realize there are times on bumpy flights when you might have to wait up to two hours with a painfully tight bladder before being allowed to leave your seat (I have broken that rule a couple of times over the decades and the more experienced FAs seem to give you "the look" but let you do that unless it's extreme turbulence.) Dehydration is a bigger problem for older folks who get dehydrated more easily. Of course the other side of this issue is being over-hydrated and having to get up every 30 minutes. P.S....Former Pioneer athlete from the 1970s here :>).

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Great points.

[@stud88100]

Great vlog as always, Julia. When i was growing up the only tradition we had at Christmas was opening one gift on Christmas eve.

[@Redwhiteblue-gr5em]

That’s wonderful to hear as your airline flight crew is well trained to deal with these medical situations. Inspires confidence when I travel.

[@FollowMeAviation]

Dear Julia, thank you again for sharing this video with us, it is another perl of your brilliant live. You not only serve for your passengers, you serve for everyone. Keep going. Warm greetings to Eric, Luna and your family. See you soon 🤗

[@karolrust2300]

I didn't think about how much goes into navigating an onboard medical emergency . Kudos to the quick thinking of flight attendants 👏 😊 How wonderful you had a 'special' surprise waiting for you at home❤🌲

[@cynthiaryan2901]

WAWA is the BEST ! Delicious hazelnut coffee, tasty egg bowls, etc.

[@jonetasuski9102]

No, I loved them. I bought fourth wing and asked for the next book for xmas. I also am going to goal for 2024 125 to 150 books to read. I also bought the kindle paperwhite since I love to read. I love your channels!! You make me smile everytime I watch your channels.

[@tbvitti]

I read "The Gap Year" after you recommended it and really enjoyed it! I love dystopian fiction.

[@CarlosSolisProductions]

Come back to Arizona 🎉😊 LOVE your post.

[@ComZeo]

I’ve finished the throne of glass series. Thoroughly enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@leagavin2]

As a frequent flyer, I truly enjoy your content. I have a similar routine on my 1st night.I hope to see you in the skies.

[@karencrane7019]

I feel more comfortable hearing you speak about medical emergencies. I'm an older woman and have wondered about those situations and how they would be handled. Thank You!

[@NewMeNatalie]

I read the ACOTAR series based on your recommendation and that is what introduced me to the fantasy genre…which has now become my favorite.

[@cassandrasummers6937]

First time at Wawa!! I love Wawa. I grew up in Jersey with them. Also it’s a Hoagie!!!!

[@mikesparks3216]

Nonrevving around, I've only been around 2 med emergencies, and was same flight MDW-SLC. When I noticed 2nd incident, I was thinking "probably have to divert to DEN", just then, pilots came on and said we were going to DEN.
Enjoy your trips.

[@martybuehler3116]

I just love your videos....Luna looked so pretty at the end.... what a wonderful pet/family member...travel safe my friend

[@brandonblandford3579]

Coming back from Salt Lake City 2 months ago , I also got hot and sweaty and was seconds away from seeing stars, I didn’t say anything to anyone except my wife. Luckily I got water and felt better it is scary !

[@MisterTooz]

Hi Julia, I frequently catch your channel, but being a retired paramedic for Chicago and worked at Midway Airport for many years, this one caught my attention. I frequently responded to meeting flights at the gate for many different medical emergencies you described. I mainly dealt with SWA flight attendants, and were calm as you all were. Many flight crews (Captains/First Officers/Flight attendants) would come out and check on our patients once everyone was off the flight. While it might seem "routine" to us, you'd be surprised at how the littlest thing goes a long way. Many of my patients would compliment the flight attendants and I would always suggest they e-mail a complimentary word or two because they don't always hear good things from the public. Look calm (even if inside you're not...LOL), and always be nice to the paramedics!! LOL!!! Thanks for sharing, you all did great.

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you for watching and for all you do! We appreciate yall!

[@adamlamparello8701]

Hi Julia, thanks for a great video. As someone who flies a lot, I can say that you appear to be among the kindest and most conscientious flight attendants. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

[@Stefanie88]

Yes- from your book reviews I read Never Lie and am reading Rock Paper Scissors

[@andrewthacker114]

Great you continue to read, I should get back into reading books.

[@laurelsnyder1855]

I’m the same way I’m alway early for my sign in.

[@jeremyharris1547]

I so respect flight staff having to handle medical emergencies. Having been a lifeguard and first aid instructor in my younger days I will always with no issue take the emergency row, whether via a switch or like my upcoming flight on Easter weekend paid for the main cabin extra for the leg room.

[@florenciafurfaro9100]

You introduced me to Fourth Wing, and I will always be grateful to you for that 🥰. Not only that, but that was my first fantasy romance book, and I’m a fan! Also, thanks for introducing Haunting Adeline. New genre obsesion unlocked 😉

[@terryrutherford2114]

Thanks for the video Julia! Ha, I just ordered Italian food on Door Dash today. (12/15/23). It was good. I'm glad airline staffs are trained to assess situations, but also ask for help if needed. Oh bye the way, I'm currently reading Iron Flame (The Empyrean, 2)! Happy Holidays to you and yours...you know who they are...

[@travelwithdeandre1536]

Julia, you are such an amazing person you are so kind and sweet. I love that in a person and when i get a little bit older i also would like to be a flight attendant for my country on an airline called Volaris in mexico!

[@ginacasey2578]

I was on a flight where they asked if there was a doctor. Of course everyone was looking at each other in shock. When we landed the EMT’s came on and the BDL airport police.

[@andili7944]

One time I had a headache on a flight from Beijing to New York but I sucked it up and just let it run its course.

[@OliviaJordanFan]

great dog and terrific music

[@jonetasuski9102]

I can't even write down all the books, I have read because of you and what you recommend. Haunting adeline and hunting adeline was my first ones.

[@JettingJulia]

Oh gosh those were your first?! The darkest books I’ve ever recommended 😂 I hope I didn’t scare you away from reading! Lol I loved them though

[@TheUltimateCruiser]

Are you kidding? My wife has read like ALL the books you've recommended! And loved them all! So, THANK YOU!!

[@JettingJulia]

Oh this makes me so happy to hear! 📚😀

[@jacquelinewalther4700]

I read Haunting Adeline. I'm so torn on it! I loved/hated it lol. I felt a little traumatized after but also loved their relationship. Glad I read it overall!

[@JettingJulia]

Hahahaha I had mixed emotions with it too! CRAZY book, never read anything like it before but loved it. Have you read the second book Hunting Adeline? It’s DARK & hard to stomach at times but incredible and had a great ending.

[@ericbryan8199]

I love Phoenix!!! I have been there several times in the last year!!!

[@JW-jl8iq]

arizona this time of year is beautiful

[@johnshelton9441]

you will love WAWA!!!

[@wheelblack35]

What a relief to have people like you on board

[@xkristixx]

Glad you were able to help out! I've had a couple of flights where my vasovagal syncope was triggered. I'm fortunate enough where I've been able to manage it myself without any actual fainting happening, but it can be scary to know you're stuck in the air and aren't able to lay flat. If anyone else becomes faint or very light headed, what has helped me is to take deep breaths, close your eyes, put your seat back or head between legs (if you can), think of other things to distract yourself (if triggered by something) and tense your arm and leg muscles.

[@ericbryan8199]

As a family we get together in Gatlinburg, TN for Christmas

[@TKBLaura]

Thanks for supporting B&N and promoting reading on general. I am currently reading Love Again by Cramer. Halfway in and enjoying the build up. It's been made into a Netflix movie, so I look forward to watching that when I'm done. Before my current one I read Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. So good! I'm still waiting on 2 airlines to reach out for interviews.🙏🏻 Blessings

[@corneliusthomas3326]

I absolutely love this, I wish I could give a quick hug! ❤

[@1cardlady]

Your recommendation of Colleen Hoover's books. Just loved It starts/ends with us,

[@scottkavanaugh5711]

Speaking of medical emergencies there will be a whole bunch of EMTs, Paramedics, ER Docs, RN's, PA's converging on Vegas for a big event the 2nd week of September. Not that you want a medical emergency on a flight, but there is an extremely high likelihood that there will someone in the ems world on your flight that week.

[@watermelon7998]

As a passenger I once experienced a medical emergency landing. There was a doctor on the flight, who examined the passenger in question and asked the captain to land ASAP. The plane was going down so fast, I had never gone through anything like that on normal landings. An ambulance car and crew came up to our plane at the airport, they took the passenger off and we waited while they were assessing him in the ambulance. Finally, they shut the car's doors, and the ambulance went off with the patient, blue lights on and everything. We then waited for an hour for take off clearance, given that we had not been scheduled.
I still think of that passenger and hope he is OK!

[@betsygallagher4229]

I enjoy watching your channel. I started reading Colleen Hoover per one of your recommendations. I love her books. Also love the Luna updates. Thanks for all you do😊

[@kensloan4214]

It's really good I get one in south Florida

[@just_another_account8089]

Fourth Wing - I've listened to both books since you recommended it. I hated Tower of Dawn though. 😂 It took me forever to read! If I do reread, I'll do the tandem read, so I can get through it lol

[@fairygurl5448]

I was trying to find her books at the library Andi has no luck. Might have to purchase them .

[@emerald3331]

Many years ago my grandpa was experiencing chest pain on a flight from HNL to LAX and was probably experiencing a mild heart attack But luckily the plane wasn't full and so he was able to lay down across the seats. It makes it very hard to divert over open ocean.

[@sfcpaulfowle1906]

Glad that you were able to assist passenger with medical issue❤❤❤

[@mrdsn189]

I know how you feel about the last book in a series. I am excited but also kinda don’t want to finish the book and end the series.

[@invizigirl99]

Thank you for sharing your reading lists!I've read a few from your recommended list but the Collected Regrets of Clover and Pen Pal were very different reads from my normal. I'm just now falling back into joy reading from an intense master's program 10 years ago and can't wait to dive into more books next year. Eric's family seems very sweet to wait on your trip return to celebrate traditions! Also, seeing Miss Luna on your phone was absolutely adorable!

[@toobydude41]

Thank you for sharing those stories Julia. You guys are too often unsung heroes. And love that Swiss tradition! So fascinating and sweet they waited for you :)

[@JettingJulia]

Thank you!! Just doing our job ✈️☺️

[@johnadams2313]

Always something when flying ! Hopefully the passenger is fine.
Happy Holidays ❤️

[@JettingJulia]

Thankfully they are, happy holidays! ☺️

[@HRHBailey77W]

Thankfully that’s all it was. It always seemed that I was the one doing a walk-thru and would discover a medical. The ol’ “you find it, it’s yours” sorta thing. But thankfully we always had medical doctors or nurses onboard when I had them. A few did require diversions.

[@boatlover1875]

Nice video. My wife is an RN and responded to a call for help on one of your flights from CLT to LAS. She was quite surprised by the medications and equipment you have on board, they gave her a list while she was evaluating the passenger. As it turned out, she thinks she was pregnant and having morning sickness but all turned out well.

[@gerrymccartney3561]

Well done everyone involved in helping the unwell passengers.

[@terryrutherford2114]

I already told you I read Fourth Wing upon you recommendation. I want to send it to my Daughter for her to read now! It was great! See below, I'm reading the next one, Iron Flame.

[@annasinni]

You recommended/read the confidence of wildflowers series and I absolutely loved them! I never went through a series so fast

[@JettingJulia]

Seriously soooo good! I also read “sweet dandelion” by the same author and LOVED it

[@annasinni]

That’s also on my TBR!!

[@kerstinevertsson5268]

With the book question when I see you read a book it reminds me that I should be reading. Fantasy is a really hard book genre for me. I had to force myself to finish shadow and bone and I haven’t pick up a fantasy book sense. I’m feel good romantic book lover and just finished my 33 book of this year and that is a big achievement for me

[@JettingJulia]

That is a huge achievement, that’s awesome!! Sometimes fantasy can be hard to get into because the world building is intense.

[@denisefraustro8630]

I admired you for all your reading and encouragement for others to read. I wish I could read a lot of books but do to medical conditions makes it difficult to read a book in total.

[@michaelandchristinebishop4518]

I’m reading Empire of Storms so I’m a book behind you. I’ve read ACOTAR based on your recommendation and always love to hear what you have read and what you are reading. Happy travels! Hugs to Luna ❤

[@JettingJulia]

That is so awesome to hear!! It seems many of my viewers also like fantasy 😀

[@peterd5241]

Really interesting episode. Thanks!

[@stevenross4499]

I’ve read a few books that you have recommended! My favourites were “Kyland”, “Love and Othe Words”, “The Collected Regrets of Clover”, “It Ends With Us” and “It Starts With Us”. I’m glad you were able to control the medical emergency on board. I’m an ICU nurse, I definitely would have given you a helping hand!

[@duncanrogers4211]

Julia
Great job regarding your medical emergency!
Wonderful to know that staff can assist as this type of emergency can happen to anyone.
Regards
Jennifer and Duncan from Canada

[@michaelruiz5114]

Thank you for all you do, ❤ and other flight attendants, I be flying exactly one week from now, so I'm preparing myself mentally 😊.

[@stevehamlin8267]

Holiday tradition: steak fondue for Christmas dinner. Book: my wife just started reading fourth wing & loves it 😁

[@susiew6851]

It is interesting to hear about what happens during a medical emergency on the plane and the various scenarios.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

You flight attendants do an amazing job 💕 Aww that so sweet of Erics parents. We do the same tradition in the Netherlands on the 5 th .
Have a Lovely Week 🥰

[@LGessner]

Thank you for the details on medical emergencies. So educating , especially for me because I am a senior citizen and visit my family often.

[@justagirlturning.5070]

Happy Holidays!

[@MonicaL.San.]

Hi dear Julia, Just starting reading the first book in Throne of Glass! I bought it after watching one of your videos. It is a pleasure watching you! I love your healthy food choices, workouts, in a way you pick me up! I appreciate a lot that you read books and share your experience with us! Love and good luck! :)

[@HouseofTravelling]

Great video as always! I first heard about Fourth Wing through some of your vlogs. I've never been a fan of fantasy, other than Harry Potter, but every time I'd walk into a bookshop, my eyes would keep falling on that Fourth Wing cover so I decided to give it a go and so far I'm enjoying very much!
Kudos and happy landings!

[@warriormvp]

Welcome to Wawa Nation

[@Davehearne43]

Safe travels ❤❤

[@maddie0270]

I am so happy that you finally got to Wawa, I hope you enjoyed your hoagie. Wawa is one of my favorite places

[@hulahickey6959]

I read Fourth Wing and loved it. Just started Iron Flame.

[@user-cm4ob1xw2r]

Yea Coolen hover serious like ugly love, it ends with us etc and now reading The confidence of wild flowers which I recently saw you telling us about that..they are nice and romantic if you want to enjoy some sweet novels

[@naynicole22]

I’ve read multiple books you’ve recommended. I’ve read every book you’ve mentioned by Karen McManus & Frieda McFadden. I love thrillers so those are my go to but I do have some of your recommended romance on my tbr.

[@ladydove45]

Hi Julia, I was so thrilled when I got notified that you had a video up. Those books you got look very interesting and hopefully I can find them on Amazon. Have a great afternoon

[@garyreimer6791]

Well if I had a medical emergency, couldn’t think any one else I would rather have checking on me. So far I’ve flown over 450 flights with no problems. Knock on wood. I keep hoping I’ll run into you at the Pheonix AirPort, but no luck so far. Be safe🌹