is anyone afriad to fly now adays?

Question

i am taking a flight on tues w/ my son and am a bit nervous!

Answer 1

Naa, Still safer than driving. I've flow well over 10,000 hours and flying is still one of the safest way to travel. You are more likly to slip and kill yourself than die on a airplane.


All figures below are for U.S. residents.

Cause of Death Lifetime Odds
Heart Disease
1-in-5

Cancer
1-in-7

Stroke
1-in-23

Accidental Injury
1-in-36

Motor Vehicle Accident*
1-in-100

Intentional Self-harm (suicide)
1-in-121

Falling Down
1-in-246

Assault by Firearm
1-in-325

Fire or Smoke
1-in-1,116

Natural Forces (heat, cold, storms, quakes, etc.)
1-in-3,357

Electrocution*
1-in-5,000

Drowning
1-in-8,942

Air Travel Accident*
1-in-20,000

Flood* (included also in Natural Forces above)
1-in-30,000

Legal Execution
1-in-58,618

Tornado* (included also in Natural Forces above)
1-in-60,000

Lightning Strike (included also in Natural Forces above)
1-in-83,930

Snake, Bee or other Venomous Bite or Sting*
1-in-100,000

Earthquake (included also in Natural Forces above)
1-in-131,890

Dog Attack
1-in-147,717

Asteroid Impact*
1-in-200,000**

Tsunami* 1-in-500,000
Fireworks Discharge
1-in-615,488


** Perhaps 1-in-500,000

SOURCES: National Center for Health Statistics, CDC; American Cancer Society; National Safety Council; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; World Health Organization; USGS; Clark Chapman, SwRI; David Morrison, NASA; Michael Paine, Planetary Society Australian Volunteers

Answer 2

If you were flying yesterday you were in more danger than you will be in the next few weeks, with all the extra security no one is going to try anything on an airplane. I'm flying the England of all places in two weeks and I'm sort of glad this happened it makes me much less worried something is going to happen, it is going to be a pain not to have carryons (I could pack something but without electronics or liquids what's the point), and we'll try to get there and hour earlier than we had already planed but I'm very sure it is safe.

Answer 3

Yeah I know some people are still afriad on getting on a plane, my cousin is she is going on vacation this weekend & she is kind of nervous but it think it's just for some people cause I like get aon planes I hate even driving to Vegas, plane is the best way to travel. I get more nervous when getting on a roller coaster then a plane.

Answer 4

Yes.

But I think probably the safest time is right after a situation such as the terrorist thing in London, because that's probably when extra strong security measures are taken.

Be strong and positive. I flew two yrs. ago after not having been on a plane in nearly 30 yrs! Had to go to NY to visit my elderly, ill dad. I was petrified, but with a little tranquilizer I was ok (not suggesting you take any...depends, I guess, on how old your son is. My kids were 13 and 19 at the time, and my husband was along, so I didn't have to worry about "zoning out").

Answer 5

No. I love to fly and it's still safe than driving...not to mention so convenient if you're traveling long distances.

Your son will take his cue from you though as to whether or not he should be worried/nervous so try to relax if you can. Bring a good book, have a cup of coffee or something that will calm you, and remember to smile and act confident. Flying is still one of the best ways to travel.

Be sure to check with the airline about what you can bring on the plane as a carry-on. I think the TSA recently banned bottled drinks, hair gel, toothpaste, and lotion from carry-ons.

Remember, if we let terrorists keep us from the flying, they win.

Answer 6

nowadays and in previous days
too high up to (over)compensate
the higher they fly, the further they fall and go splat
Muslims gone wild
elderly white women being searched as if they fit the profile of a terrorist to be fair (how is that fair?)
foreigners dominating the air port jobs
Alanis Morisette song Ironic (Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly. Packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye. Waited his whole darn life to take that flight. And as the plane crashed down, he said, well, isn't this nice. Isn't it ironic. dontcha think.)
Recent terrorist attacks--911, heathrow, etc.

Answer 7

I quit flying in 9 12 01

Answer 8

1-in-7

Stroke
1-in-23

Accidental Injury
1-in-36

Motor Vehicle Accident*

Answer 9

Never have been afraid and I'm most certainly not going to start now. You shouldn't be either. It really is much safer than getting into your own car and pulling out onto the street. Have a great trip!

Answer 10

Yeah I am now, after all of the terroist attacks. But I won;t let my fears stand in the way. I still fly.
When It's my time to go i shall go.
But life is all about taking risks, right?