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Scared to fly.?

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I'm flying to California soon and I'm absolutely terrified. My stepmother was in a plane crash several years ago and my uncle worked for the gov't dealing with planes and he won't fly. He takes a train everywhere. This scares me b/c he's an insider who actually knows what's going on. I want to know if there are any tips you can give me so I won't be so scared. I'll probably end up sleeping on the plane, b/c I have to leave at 5, so I'll be up at 3 getting ready...But in case I can't sleep, what should I do so that I don't completely freak?

Travel Tips

First off, try not to worry or be nervous. I know that seems hard not to, but the more you worry and the more nervous you are, the scarier it'll be. I believe that knowledge is key, and once you know the procedure it'll be a lot less scarier for you.

Make sure you get to the airport with plenty of time to check in, go through security, and fine your concourse and gate. Rule of thumb is to allow yourself 2-5 hours before your flight. Call the airport ahead of schedule to see what their wait time is for that specific day.

Make sure you have all your documents with you (picture ID or passport, visa if needed, and ticket). Also make sure that you are not taking any forbidden items with you. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/p...

Now you are ready for your flight!

When you taxi, you barely feel the plane move at all. At this point the cabin crew will tell you all you need to know about what to do in case of emergencies and such.

When the plane prepares for liftoff, it starts to go really fast down the runway, and then within 45 seconds you are up in the air. Things may seem a little wobbly at first, but that's just because of moving through the different altitudes. Your ears will pop as you climb through the altitudes also. (chewing gum, drinking something, swallowing, or yawning will alleviate the pressure.)

Once you are in the air, things will feel smooth. You will hear the humm of the engines, but that's normal, nothing to worry about. I actually find it relaxing. If there is turbulence, you might feel the plane wobble a little bit, but remember, planes are designed to withstand this, so take a deep breath and try not to think about it.

When you are approaching landing, your ears will pop as you descend through the altitudes (remember: chewing gum, drinking something, swallowing, or yawning will alleviate the pressure). You will feel the plane slow down and the cabin crew will prepare you for landing. When the plane touches down it kind of feels like a short jolt, and then you hear them cut the engines off and the plane slows down pretty fast.

From there, the plane will taxi to either the gate or the designation where a bus will pick you up. You wait for the plane to decompressurize a few moments before they start letting the passengers out. That was your flight.

To entertain yourself:
- Bring along a few book, magazines, puzzles (such as crosswords or Sodoku if you like those).
- Bring along an iPod, MP3 player, or CD player to listen to music.
- A laptop is good to have as you can play games on it, connect to the internet, and get any work done that you may have.
- Try talking to the people next to you. Sometime you will meet some really interesting people, and forge friendships.

If I can be of more assistance, feel free to contact me. Source(s): My husband is a pilot
Frequent world traveler
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Other Travel Tips
i recommend you to try to relax on the plane if you cant sleep.
銉籦ring your ipod or mp3 n listen to music.
銉籸ead your fav book/magazine
銉籱assage your temples, neck & wrists with aromatic oil

(lavender & rose are really nice.)
you can also ask a doctor to prescribe a drug for you, only for this occasion (i know someone who is allowed to take sleeping pills when she has to fly)
I'm 27 and going on my first airplane trip in August. Good question. I'm working on visualization and rationalization. Planes do appear to be quite safe, actually and the physical laws that allow them to stay in the air is no different than what allows you to swim in a backyard pool, accept much faster. I'm sure I'll be nervous though. It's been a lifelong issue of mine!