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| Naughty Komet! HA - OMG - YES, they have booze at airports! What do you think people do when they are stranded at them for days on end? LOL! I fly quite a bit also - worked for Boeing and now for Spirit. I can tell you it is MUCH safer than driving! The flying part is really a lot of fun, it's the AIRPORT part that is a P.I.T.A. definately plan for extra time between layovers - 30 minutes is NOT enough especially at larger airports. I hate to say this but plan on planes being late, flights being cancelled, etc. It is a part of flying. Last month on my trip home from Seattle, I made it to Denver then almost all flights were cancelled due to thunderstorms, several in my group rented a car and DROVE 8-10 hrs home, I got a LATE flight and made it in at 1:00 am - I had ALREADY taken the next day off of work pretty much expecting this to happen. Have fun and enjoy the flight though - the take off reminds me of coming through the alley! Fun!! |
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Location: Midwest | It's really NBD
you are WAY WAY more likely to be hurt on a horse than you are from an airline crash!
I have anxiety, and I have no issues with flying. I would talk to your doctor. They will most likely give you a few pills of xanax. I personally would prefer that over alcohol to relieve anxiety...by the time I drink enough to relieve anxiety, I am pretty tipsy LOL |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | For me the thing that makes flying least appealing is the fact that I get sinus pressure and nausea. So...my routine that really helps is to start taking sudafed a day before... eat a little something while in the airport waiting and take more sudafed and an advil or two. Then...buy a sprite or ginger ale to take on the plane. And...chew gum during takeoff and landing. One other thing that helps is to get a seat more over the wing area. It's more stable as far as motion sickness goes...and...I can typically get exit row. Looong legs and the regular seats means I have to sit kinda turned in my seat otherwise. Darn planes keep pushing seats closer and closer together!
(I also close my eyes and pray silently during take off and landing...can't help it...I'm nervous no matter what until I'm back on the ground and see my bag made it there with me!!  ) |
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Location: Kansas | The scariest part is that if you fly too close to the sun the wings will melt.
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Location: Bandera, TX | I have flown a lot, but I hate it. The older I get the more un-nerving it becomes. I still have an old Xanax perscription and I like to take half a pill when I get on the plane... I usually don't touch that stuff.. But since I don't drink alcohol.... It helps to knock the edge off. 
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Location: North Dakota | If you sit in the back of the plane you will feel more movement, like riding in one of those extra long vans, where you feel every swerve etc... When we fly internationaly we will always sit in front of the wings as far as we can, on the wings and in the back ride rougher. If you are nervous don't drink anything will caffeine at all. Stick with water only, it will not give you a sugar high and will keep you hydrated to prevent motion sickness. It tends to be cold on airplanes so dress in jeans and carry a light jacket etc...Bring some gum, and a magazine to keep you busy. It is natural for the plane to feel bumpy when taking off and landing. Don't worry it is safer to fly then drive!! |
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Location: MD | TessBelle - 2014-07-23 10:36 PM
ThreeCorners - 2014-07-23 9:30 PM
I forgot to add. The reason I ask for exit row isle seat is the exit rows have double to leg room.
We actually will fly from Pensacola Fl. Mist likely will go with Delta. Is the price different for A,B and C or is it all the same price? I didn't see this option on line but I'll probably to booking over the phone to make sure I have the right tickets. Due to the fact that I like to have all the creature comforts, is first class worth the extra bucks? I've read some reviews that say it is and some say there's not much difference anymore.
i get exit rows also if I can. 1st class... it's not worth it IMO unless you're coming back from a drink fest or have a super long flight. it's usually 2-4 hours worth of misery and being cramped and you're on the ground again.
I used to be so scared flying. now it's no big deal. I like window seats because I like to nod off and go to the potty before I get on the plane so I don't have to get up and use it mid flight. I always pack very light so I have my one carry on or just check a bag if I have lots of liquids (which I usually don't) no price difference between the seats unless you're in a different class. I've flown on plenty of different airlines and i don't really think it matters that much.
eat a big carby meal at the airport, drink a few beers and get yourself real sleepy then take a melatonin and pass out on the flight if you're worried about it. It always frustrates me not knowing the time and how long the flight should be and how far into it we are. So wear a watch, remember the time when you actually got into the air. i do this especially when i want to sleep because i don't know how long i've been sleeping and I hate bothering the flight attendants with silly questions like, "How many more minutes" (said in my best annoying little kid voice.)
just some food for thought! good luck! Flying really isn't that bad! :) |
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Location: Flat Rock,IL | You meet interesting people when you fly.My next connecting flight to SLC to Reno, I was talking with a guy who is a prison counselor for OJ Simpson,I thought this was pretty cool!. |
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Location: Oklahoma | I can't offer any tips that haven't been offered... but rest assured that you'll be fine! I've flown atleast once a year for past eight years and I lost my nervousness after about the second or third trip. I don't love flying, but I love getting to my destinations fairly quickly and I do enjoy getting to people watch during the downtime...
just make sure you have some downtime! Always allow for extra time. Having to run thru the airport at the last minute IS THE WORST! |
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Location: Never in one place long | I've never minded flying and have flown all over, my husband is in the Air Force so flies weekly.... but I have to say... lately with all these planes crashing it has me nervous!! I'm flying today and a little leery, what the heck is going on! jesh!! :( |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | I just saw where another plane went missing..... |
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| TessBelle - 2014-07-24 12:02 PM
I just saw where another plane went missing.....
Yes it did - however, have you noticed that these are all foreign flights?
I can assure you that the standards here in the USA for pilots and equipment happens to be extremely stringent. I have flown so often, I don't keep track anymore. The miles add up and I use them to go explore more awesome places :)
If you can, sit a row or two in front of the wings. Talk to people, take deep breaths, and be prepared with ear plugs as they'll help with the pressure changes. Also, chew gum or suck on a hard candy as the swallowing helps "pop" your ears so you don't get built up pressure - the pressure can hurt and usually is what makes little kids cry. Feel free when you board to tell the flight attendant that this is your first flight and ask if they have any suggestions. They really are nice people who greet you as you board and are there to help you feel at ease :)
Are you traveling alone or with others? Check the airline website for lists of do and don't bring on the planes too.
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Location: SE Louisiana | Griz - 2014-07-24 5:27 AM
Naughty Komet! HA - OMG - YES, they have booze at airports! What do you think people do when they are stranded at them for days on end? LOL! I fly quite a bit also - worked for Boeing and now for Spirit. I can tell you it is MUCH safer than driving! The flying part is really a lot of fun, it's the AIRPORT part that is a P.I.T.A. definately plan for extra time between layovers - 30 minutes is NOT enough especially at larger airports. I hate to say this but plan on planes being late, flights being cancelled, etc. It is a part of flying. Last month on my trip home from Seattle, I made it to Denver then almost all flights were cancelled due to thunderstorms, several in my group rented a car and DROVE 8-10 hrs home, I got a LATE flight and made it in at 1:00 am - I had ALREADY taken the next day off of work pretty much expecting this to happen. Have fun and enjoy the flight though - the take off reminds me of coming through the alley! Fun!!
Great idea!!!
On reaching his plane seat a man is surprised to see a parrot strapped in next to him. He asks the stewardess for a coffee where upon the parrot squawks "And get me a whisky you cow!" The stewardess, flustered, brings back a whisky for the parrot and forgets the coffee.
When this omission is pointed out to her the parrot drains its glass and bawls "And get me another whisky you idiot". Quite upset, the girl comes back shaking with another whisky but still no coffee.
Unaccustomed to such slackness the man tries the parrot's approach "I've asked you twice for a coffee, go and get it now or I'll kick you".
The next moment, both he and the parrot have been wrenched up and thrown out of the emergency exit by two burly stewards. Plunging downwards the parrot turns to him and says "For someone who can't fly, you complain too much!"
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | lindseylou2290 - 2014-07-24 12:21 PM
TessBelle - 2014-07-24 12:02 PM
I just saw where another plane went missing.....
Yes it did - however, have you noticed that these are all foreign flights?
I can assure you that the standards here in the USA for pilots and equipment happens to be extremely stringent. I have flown so often, I don't keep track anymore. The miles add up and I use them to go explore more awesome places : )
If you can, sit a row or two in front of the wings. Talk to people, take deep breaths, and be prepared with ear plugs as they'll help with the pressure changes. Also, chew gum or suck on a hard candy as the swallowing helps "pop" your ears so you don't get built up pressure - the pressure can hurt and usually is what makes little kids cry. Feel free when you board to tell the flight attendant that this is your first flight and ask if they have any suggestions. They really are nice people who greet you as you board and are there to help you feel at ease : )
Are you traveling alone or with others? Check the airline website for lists of do and don't bring on the planes too.
Good Luck!
I didn't take time to see where the plane was from. I just saw the headline on CNN. |
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| Frodo - 2014-07-24 8:59 AM The scariest part is that if you fly too close to the sun the wings will melt.
Frodo - you're as naughty as Komet! |
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Location: Midwest | TessBelle - 2014-07-24 8:52 PM lindseylou2290 - 2014-07-24 12:21 PM TessBelle - 2014-07-24 12:02 PM I just saw where another plane went missing..... Yes it did - however, have you noticed that these are all foreign flights? I can assure you that the standards here in the USA for pilots and equipment happens to be extremely stringent. I have flown so often, I don't keep track anymore. The miles add up and I use them to go explore more awesome places : ) If you can, sit a row or two in front of the wings. Talk to people, take deep breaths, and be prepared with ear plugs as they'll help with the pressure changes. Also, chew gum or suck on a hard candy as the swallowing helps "pop" your ears so you don't get built up pressure - the pressure can hurt and usually is what makes little kids cry. Feel free when you board to tell the flight attendant that this is your first flight and ask if they have any suggestions. They really are nice people who greet you as you board and are there to help you feel at ease : ) Are you traveling alone or with others? Check the airline website for lists of do and don't bring on the planes too. Good Luck! I didn't take time to see where the plane was from. I just saw the headline on CNN.
I was over Africa... I would not worry about flying domestically or even in western europe right now. |
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Location: The edge of no where | You'll be just fine. Flying domestically is much different than international flights. I dislike flying, but it REALLY is much safer than driving. You've gotten some great advice on here about how to be prepared. Try not to worry, it honestly isn't a big deal. |
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Location: Arkansas | Frodo - 2014-07-24 8:59 AM The scariest part is that if you fly too close to the sun the wings will melt.
Sooo, you want a cloudy day or night flight? |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | Lobo - 2014-07-25 11:29 AM
Frodo - 2014-07-24 8:59 AM The scariest part is that if you fly too close to the sun the wings will melt.
Night! I do think a night flight would be neat. Getting to see the city lights from the sky at night |
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