Im flying from hawaii to ohio on wednesday on united air.and im scared to death im afraid im going to die.?

Question

im terrified of flying and i have been flying since i was 7 years old and my husband is in the marine corps and is at 29 palms right now for training and i dont want to stay in hawaii by myself cause im a mess, but im scared when i get on the plane even with statistics that my plane is going to be the one that goes down and then im never going to see my husband again..and its my first time flying united air which makes me more nervous..how do i over come this?

please no inconsiderate answers im already a depressed mess as it is.

Answer 1

just close your eyes, you will do fine.  there are so very few planes that really crash, and millions that dont, and if you dont get on that plane, then you wont get to see whom ever you are going there to see.  you just have to trust that everthing will be ok,  i will pray for you about this...

Answer 2

Don't freak. Do things that sooth you; listen to music on your iPod or mp3 player or whatever you may have, close your eyes, just try your best to chill. Bring cotton swabs with you; if you stick them in your ears, they won't pop as much. I'm sure the pilots and such wouldn't fly if they were positive it wouldn't be safe.

Answer 3

u will do fine...just relax nd enjoy the plane ride...use ur entertainment stuff and talk to the people next to u have a safe trip

Answer 4

Kristen,

I worked for United for 22 years as a Customer Service Agent. You should not take counsel from your fears. The Captain, and the rest of the  crew are not going to fly the airplane unless it is safe to do so. After all, they, too, want to live long and happy lives. It would be against all their training and logic to not be safe.

Hundreds of thousands of people every day get on airplanes and fly to their families and friends and vacations and business meetings. You are safer, statistically speaking, on an airplane than you are in the car or taxi that takes you to the airport.

Take along a good book to read, and enjoy your flight.

Regards,

Dan

Answer 5

Why don't you just close your eyes. Or if you have head phones for a cd player or IPOD that will help a lot. I have a IPOD and that helps me relax.  I listen to it and I am fine. Bring a good book or magazine and that will help you too.

You will be fine. Just think positive thoughts. Or you can do word search or crossword puzzles. that helps too.

Answer 6

I used to be a pilot for United Air...trust me, it is a great airline.

The pilots are experienced and verrryyy well trained! The United Air planes are great and easy to handle. You will have a great time. Take deap breaths, go to sleep, and get a window seat! It is fun and amazing. You will love it