Comments on: Travel tips to overcome your fear of flying

By: Maree Amor

Maree Amor — Tue, 28 May 2019 00:58:06 +0000

I was highly surprised about your fear of flying. I wonder if your experience has become a little easier since you first broached this subject 3 years ago. I have learned to have faith in reputable airlines’ safety records. As a solo traveller, I don’t have anyone to reassure me, but I don’t tend to worry much now. Taking photos can be a good distraction as I discovered on my first really bumpy ride in a (single-engine) Beechcraft Bonanza some years ago. More an A350/380 person now, if possible in Business Class, just in front of the wing. I actually relish the rush of take-off and give the pilot/s points out of 10 for landings – both good distractions. 🙂

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:54:36 +0000

I’m getting ready to take my first flight (that I can remember) in a few weeks and I came across your YouTube channel. I couldn’t believe that you’re afraid of flying, but after reading this, it sounds like your fear of flying is like my fear of heights in that it has some conditions. It’s amazing that you can fight it the way you do!

BTW, I’m also a big fan of “Mayday,” but here, it’s known as “Air Disasters.”

By: abhilash

abhilash — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:11:41 +0000

Thank you for this relevant article.

By: Umaer Abid

Umaer Abid — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 07:37:59 +0000

hi, today is the 1st time i saw your video, weird enough, as i m crazy about air plane videos, be it manufacturing to announcement of new planes to accidents or whatever … likewise you, i am also a frequent flyer and every single word you wrote, i am shell shocked I also do and myself follow and i love the fact that there is some1 exactly similar to me exist.
the only thing differs is, i don’t drink alcohol anyway and i always bought pills but till today never took them. as a religious person, i do pray a lot in good and bad times, almost during the whole flight time and that does help me a lot to control my nerves. and trust me, i hardly eat on the plane. coz i always felt, that turbulence happens during food time. also i talk to air hostess a lot and they help me a lot after realizing my situation and make my mind away from the turbulence situation.
one thing i also do, which i m sure u also do it but may b didn’t mention is … i look at the path of the plane before travelling and i check the air craft recent history and also the current political situation from the country i m flying to the countries in middle. also, i keep notice of global warmining effects on the my flight’s path, includes volcanoes and earthquake possibilities, as i did face turbulence on my trips to Indonesia and ice land due to such phenomena.
also i would love to know you more and talk to you. as i truly felt, we are super similar persons on the air plane and may b we might bump in same flight in near future. as i love travelling equally, have travel-led almost 41 countries, though still in early 30s and would love to make it to 50 countries in exploring the beautiful world 🙂

By: Tony Watson

Tony Watson — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:18:03 +0000

I completed 25yrs service with Air New Zealand, the last 10yrs in Load Control responsible for aircraft weight limits not being exceeded, tracking the C of G as the plane is loaded with passengers and/or freight, eventually passing these results to the flight deck. Your article could easily have been written by me, even after the experience of my job, I fly with a constant companion, anxiety.. Slight bumps in the journey have me waiting for a bigger one, the seat belt sign is a signal to tighten my belt. Whilst reclining, the slightest bump has me sitting up straight with my feet flat on the floor as though that would make a difference to the safety of the aircraft..I still fly though, our family is separated by continents so it is a necessity, I become a very confident flyer when walking the airport concourse at our destination..Thank you for the article. .

By: The Luxury Travel Expert

The Luxury Travel Expert — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 21:12:43 +0000

In reply to Oscar.Great tip indeed. Thx!

By: Oscar

Oscar — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:19:52 +0000

I can relate to many of the things you describe and these are all great tips! Perhaps one additional thing I usually take into account is the aircraft’s wing load (the loaded weight of the aircraft divided by the area of the wing). The higher the wing load, the less likely a plane will be shaken by turbulence. As such, the B747 and A380 are my preferred choices whenever available.

By: jasmin

jasmin — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 06:28:26 +0000

Thank you for sharing. Very usefull.

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mercedeslimola — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 16:09:31 +0000

Fantastic post! We’ll share it on our page as we have certainly dealt with a lot of fearful travelers (when transporting them to the airport).