Need To Fly? Overcome The Fear Of Flying

The thought of flying and facing terrorist hijackings

, crashes, malfunctions or delays are enough to send anyone into a panic. One of the most important things to remember is that the chances of these things happening have an extremely low percentage. The news never reports the millions of planes that complete a hassle-free journey, they only report the few that don't. Consider how many thousands of planes take off each day from multiple airports, then consider how very few result in catastrophic events.

There are several ways to combat this fear or uneasiness of flying felt by many. To make the flight as hassle-free and comfortable as possible, here are a few very helpful tips to remember:

Book seats directly from the airline's website or by phone. By doing this, a person will be able to choose the seat they desire. Many people have a fear of enclosed spaces, so sitting by an aisle will be much more comfortable than being squeezed between two people or near a window. Aisle seats are also recommended for those with a fear of heights; by sitting near the aisle, the ground will not be seen and once the plane is in the air, it won't be noticeable anyway.

Before the trip, avoid seeking out articles online about plane disasters. By feeding this psychologically-based fear, often irrational thoughts and perspectives about flying will be accelerated. Instead try reading about planes and how they have progressed to the very safe structures they are today; when a person feels more familiar with something regardless of what it is, they will feel more comfortable with it. Get to know aircraft online before you go and you'll have a better understanding that those clunks, thuds and winey noises are just the sounds of the engine, landing gear or wing flaps.

Boring but helpful, read the airline's rules and regulations. By doing this a person will be familiar with what is allowed on the plane and in what amount. Also this will be beneficial in planning ahead for luggage and baggage fees.

Leave the house early. By allowing plenty of time between arrival and flight take-off, ticket lines will not seem intimidating and passing through security will seem easier when the departure time is still at least an hour away.

When boarding the plane, greet the flight attendants and surrounding passengers. Simply providing a friendly greeting will help put a person to ease; also it will help put surrounding passengers at ease. This idea is associated with becoming familiar with surroundings. Try to avoid talking excessively to other passengers; this is a common courtesy for everyone on board.

Turn on the air flow vent. Plane cabins are highly pressurized with concentrated oxygen, which is beneficial to help calm nervous flyers.

by: Elisa Vuelo

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