What do you do with a used airsick bag on a plane?

What's the protocol for used airsick bags? My grandchildren recently used one each and the Qantas hostess refused to dispose of them.

J. ROBINSON, ROMSEY

As far as I know there is no strict airline operating procedure that applies in this situation but surely the protocol that applies is kindness.

Cabin crew are there to do whatever they can to ensure safety and to enhance passengers' flying experience.

Unless the cabin crew member was attending to a situation that warranted greater attention, disposing of two sick bags is not too much to ask.

It's not a pleasant task, but how is a passenger supposed to cope with two sick kids on their hands?

If the crew member put his or her squeamishness ahead of your needs that's just plain wrong.

I would like to think that our national carrier has a bigger heart, and that most cabin crew would show a little more compassion. 

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