I don't know why, but since a flight in September 2005 that was particularly turbulent (between Chicago and Detroit), I am now petrified of flying. I can imagine all the things that can happen to me and I'm so scared... I have a training to go to in October for work and (I'm pretty tempted to drive even though it's like a 9 hour trip one way).... obviously the sad news yesterday does not help...I like driving though... Plus I drive pretty slowly and cautiously and don't have points (knock on wood)..... I just want to know whether there are others out there with similar situations....
2006-08-28 15:19:10 · 4 answers · asked by Mishy 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
NOTE: I flew to NYC and back in July (because I felt I had no choice and didn't want to disappoint the friend that invited me... and did not want to drive and park in NYC....). I took my bible with me up there. I bet my nieghbors on the plane were freaked out.... (I hope not)... but I don't understand how a person could NOT be afraid..... I remember it did not use to phase me...now I just think I was crazy back then!
2006-08-28 15:25:26 · update #1
If I do have to fly I try to avoid the older (read: cash-strapped, pension obligations/union-laden, and close to bankruptcy) airlines... I figure if they're making money, they're at least maintaining/checking the planes adequately... plus their pilots' morale etc. may be better....
2006-08-28 16:12:03 · update #2
Me? I'm not scared of being part of another 9-11 -- just afraid of surrendering so much responsibility to people I don't even know.... and dying too soon. Everytime I'm about to fly, I think about my will etc. and wonder about what will happen to my husband and sisters if I die this time...
2006-08-28 16:14:19 · update #3
I used to fly quite a bit - but not now - nor do I care to. I understand your fear of flying. Now that I'm older and hearing such horrible news about flying simply scares me all the more. I always drive if I possibly can.
2006-08-28 16:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry for you. I love to fly for the convenience and safety. That sounds counterintuitive, but really it is much safer and is generally easier and less stressful than a 9 hour or longer drive.
Has something changed in your life that has incresed you anxiety, other than news of terrorism? Do you have children and are they older?
Do you understand that it is not very rational for an individual to be afraid of terrorism? You have a greater chance of being hit by lighting several times, or winning the lottery. Terrorism is certainly an issue for the nation to deal with, but its possibility of effecting you while flying is so small that it cannot be correctly assessed.
I would recommend that if you must fly try to think about it rationally. Research statistics on how safe you are, rather than listening to the national news media.
2006-08-28 23:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger I loved to fly ,but as I have got older an realized the mistakes being made on the mechanics of planes an then of course after the 9-11 my fears has been very strong an I hate it because I'm 45 an I like to travel but flying makes my trips a worry instead of me looking forward to them like I use to ,but my daughter told me one day she said "mom whenever God gets ready to take you home it will not matter if your in a plane or a car it will happen !! I just have to keep my faith an pray when I fly an hope that will not be his time ,
2006-08-28 23:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by SANDY G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope....I was in my 20's.....last time I flew...I was 24 I think. Had enough of it. Won't fly anymore either. Just look at the jugheads they have working on the planes....nope....and the only way they fix a serious problem....is when on finally CRASHES
2006-08-28 22:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋