Are you afraid of flying?

I took my first trip back in August. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Here are some of the things that I found to be useful. Take Dramamine, they have a non-drowsy one. OH, if you have young kids, make sure that they aren't complaining of an ear infection or any kind of ear pain. If they are, I'd take them to the doctors just incase. Many people say to chew gum during takeoff & landing. I found that eating peanuts helped alot! I'm not sure how old your kids are so I don't really know what to suggest about them. I guess anything to keep them busy & occupied. If you have one of those portable dvd players, or they can listen to music or read a book/magazine. Of course, get to the airport early too. Good Luck & Have Fun!!!

I was petrified the first time I flew, but I do have a few tips. I LOVE flying now if I could afford to I'd take a flight somewhere and back EVERY day! First tip would be to get a window seat, its comforting to see the stability of the plane gliding through the air and to be be able to look outside the window and focus on something other than where you are, in the plane. If you can, sit in a seat near the wing of the plane, the centre, because it is a much smoother flight. During take off, close your eyes take deep breaths and focus on something positive, like your kids faces when they smile. Good luck, I am sure it will go smoothly, hope Ive helped a little...

if you're afraid of flying you should under no circumstances look out the window!!!

My tip is to expect unusual noises and vibrations and know that they're nothing to worry about. When I first started flying, I was terrified by every whir, buz, and the shaking that goes on as the plane speeds up down the runway. Now that I've flown a lot, I see other people gripping the handrests and looking panicked, and laugh to myself that I ever used to be so worried. Just think of it like a car; when an automatic transmission shifts gears, you hear the engine making a different noise. Because it's so common to travel by car, most people never think twice about it. If you sit by the wing, you should also know that it's normal (and necessary) for the flaps to change position. People, including me when I first flew, often get frightened when they see parts on the wing moving.

I am not fond of flying even though I do it when I really want to go places. I get anxious and nervous when we take off and land. I try to occupy my mind by reading magazines or sleeping depending on the flight. I would suggest to have a small blanket or pillow so you can get comfortable. For some reason flights are always kinda cold to me. Keeping the mind from dewelling on flying sure dose help me to get through it. Good luck!

don't be afraid. Easier said than done, I realize. I've flown hundreds of tiems in my life. It always comforted me to know that it was safer than driving anywhere, more injuries and more deaths happen in vehicle accidents than in plane accidents by FAR. Looking at the beautiful clouds out the window helps sooth your soul. Being above the clouds is a unique view you can only get by flying. It is especially gorgeous at sunset or sunrise.

Don't be anyting that could possibly be miscontrued as a weapon. Tweezers, nail files... etc. Don't worry about it too much. Your chances of being in a car crash are greater than of being in an airplane crash.

Don't be anyting that could possibly be miscontrued as a weapon. Tweezers, nail files... etc. Don't worry about it too much. Your chances of being in a car crash are greater than of being in an airplane crash.

Let me make this clear to you. You have bigger chance dying in your home than in a plane crash. If your fear isn't of a crash, then your fear is... useless. Simple as that.

Well fear is well understood.I dont know if i can give any tips, maybe just go to the airport a bit before flying and go around so you get familiar with the whole procedure.In some places i think they deliver some kind of courses to make you feel better.I fly almost once a month and i never had a problem. Good luck!

I am scared myself

take a downer or a muscle relaxer!!!

I'm not afraid of flying but I hate the takeoff and the landing parts...my recommendation for the takeoff and landing is to close your eyes and hum a tune it calms you and distracts you as well. Keep busy on the plane read books play games with your family. It will go by quicker if you keep busy.

I've only flown twice in my life and I was very scare the first time cause I'm afraid of crashing and heights. But once you get up into the skies, it's really not scary at all so don't worry about.

i guess i will have to say yes i have never been on a plane i'm afraid of heights.

No, I am not afraid of flying

I am afraid of flying, but I love to fly. I love the airport and the hustle and bustle and the little shops. I say for tips, bring a pack of gum with you,it helsp if you get an earache. Everytime I fly during take off and landing my ears hurt pretty badly.

There is nothing to be afraid of.I flew for the first time in 2004 and it was a breeze.Take some deep breaths, and don't be neverous and afraid of it because you will be only hurting yourself.Be brave and strap in and enjoy your first flight.

well actually i like FLYING n ilove to fly n i m not afriad of that lolzz thnx

yes i'm afraid because In a car, if you crash, it's going to happen quickly and unexpectedly. On a plane your going to have a few minutes of terror before you hit the ground.