The fear of flying

[Bres]

I want to travel the world but im petrified of the whole flying thing has any one got any advise please x

[netibiza]

I do sympathise as for years I was too afraid to fly anywhere, and as I live in Spain it caused quite a problem as I always took the ferry, bus to France, then ferry again and it took 3 days as against 2hrs flying. After I had my daughter, I seem to have lost the fear, although I still check the escape routes and count the seats to the nearest exit. Have even flown to America twice now, and wasn't at all afraid only bored. Keep thinking positively and try to fly!!

[dannydingbat]

If it was dangerous, the pilot wouldn't do it. More people get kicked to death by donkeys each year than die in place crashes

[dannydingbat]

plane crashes even!

[Rob_Da_Bank]

lifes too short to give in!

start with a short trip to say Paris and go with a good friend who can help you gain your confidence. After a few trips in quick succesion you'll wonder what you were afraid of...I know... I did it!

Good Luck Bres!!

[mikey0118]

Air travel is the safest form of transport. You life is more at risk by instead travelling by car, train, bus etc.

But why not consider Virgin Atlantic's "Flying without Fear" course? It is available at many airports throughout the country at a cost of �199 + VAT. The course lasts one day and includes a talk by Virgin Atlantic pilots who explain everything that you need to know about flying, assistance and advice from various Virgin Atlantic employees in lots of different roles (ground staff, crew etc), a session with a psychotherapist, a 45-minute flight (although not on a Virgin Atlantic aircraft) and signed certificate. Not only that, but you are also fed throughout the day. Those who take the course will receive a complimentary relaxtion CD and book, too.

The next courses are: Birmingham (17th Sept), Manchester (5th Nov), Gatwick (12 Nov), Southampton (3rd Dec) and Heathrow, Luton and Newcastle (dates to be announced shortly).

�200 (plus VAT) is a lot of money to anybody, but this would really be money well spent, especially if you do overcome that fear!

http://www.flyingwithoutfear.info/
01423 714 900

[missmay]

well now that you know that travelling by bus,train and car is more dangerous than flying.maby you should just stick to walking!!and maybe bike riding but im sure,that could be dangerous too!!!but dont get a horse,coz if donkeys kick people to death more than plane crashes each year imagin how many visious horse attacs there are!!any way scared of flying or crashing??

[hugnie21]

I had two hypnotherapy sessions at a cost of �40 each and I'm much better now. Rescue Remedy also works wonders.