Showing posts with label fear of flying. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fear of flying. Show all posts

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Fear of Flying

According to an article on MSN, about 10% to 25% of the population is afraid to fly. Even through traveling by plane is very safe, even safe than driving, many feel flying is unnatural. Psychologists say that phobias develop in the late 20s and these fears of flying are stopping many people from taking part in plenty of milestones and social events such as weddings, reunions, vacations and more. If you're afraid to fly, there are ways to help you cope. For example, skipping the commercial airline route and flying on a private jet might help ease the anxiety. With a private aircraft all to yourself and a jet concierge staff helping you with all the trip-related reservations and organization, you might find the traveling experience less stressful. Also, skipping the waiting around at the airport, can make you more relax and not anticipating the flight. With a private jet flight, the "getting onboard" part is much quicker than with a traditional commercial airline. If flying solo isn't an option, virtual reality training can also help, with classes run by therapists and pilots to expose you to flying without ever leaving the ground. Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Air France offer classes. Breathing and muscle-relaxation techniques can also help and understanding the mechanics of flying can decrease the fear too. The magical aspect of flying dissipates once you understand how it works.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

No Point In Being Scared Of Flying

People have many fears and phobias surrounding different things. But according to an article on Bing.com, there’s really no sense in being scare of flying, the traveling-by-plane-kind. According to the article, on average air traffic controllers in the America handle 64 million takeoffs and landings a year. That means that on any given day, there a over 87,000 flights in the U.S. skies with one-third being commercial flights and the rest shard by cargo and private air charters. Flying is definitely safe. If you are scared of flying, on way to ease your nerves is to try booking a private air charter like Sky Limo. You’ll have a private plane with a few crew members, with a lot of privacy and space to yourself. You can also try to concentrate on other activities while flying like work, reading, listening to music or just calming down. The flight staff are all professionals with licensing and know-how. Flying on a private jet can also help you relax prior to traveling. Because you won’t be dealing with the stresses of the airport, the long lines, the security checks and all the waiting in anticipation. Booking a private air charter can really help with your fear of flying. Try it the next time you need to fly for business or pleasure.