Please give me good tips for a very nervous first time flyer.
The flight is about 5 hours long.
2006-07-20 09:11:12 · 5 answers · asked by lightskin10 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
bring some headphones. Either the noise cancelling ones, or you can bring some headphones to preoccupy yourself with music. They may also show a movie, in which you'll need headphones.
Maybe take some dramamine, or have some alcohol to ease your tension (don't mix!). Maybe a sedative. I hate flying, but it's not that bad, really. Roller coasters turn your stomach much more.
Get ready for some recycled air.
2006-07-20 09:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by truthyness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most first timers ask for windows so you can have fun watching out the window - if you are afraid of hieghts book an aisle (middle is crowded so avoid that seat). If you are really nervous bring a good book (if you read) or a dvd and a laptop with headset (you can turn it on shortly after take-off - they tell you when it's OK). They will aslo play a movie - so buy headsets if you want. This will make the time pass by quickly. Best if you travel with a friend - you can talk and play cards etc. Find out if a meal is served or not and eat appropriately (they serve meals for $10 on board).
Take off and Landing are the only two times when you feel acceleration and the plane angling up/down left/right. 99% of the flight is boring. It is a piece of cake.
2006-07-21 21:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by fffrrreeeddd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a good book, chew gum when the plane is taking off and landing and now that planes are a safe way to travel. Have fun on your trip.
2006-07-20 16:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take very good swim lessons!
2006-07-20 16:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by Dee Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping pills and some wine!
2006-07-20 16:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by beaver_1946 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋