Ok - I am scheduled to travel on this regional plane and I am really having anticipatory anxiety on how "closed in" I am going to feel in such a small plane. My question is...does is really feel that "closed in" on these smaller planes?? I have flown on larger planes but this will be my first flight on such a small plane?? I am really losing sleep about this and want to cancel...but I could lose my job.
Anyone who is fearful of flying ever flown in these jets and actually liked it?
Thanks everyone!!
2006-09-15 01:24:19 · 6 answers · asked by Nervous 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I have flown on the ERJ-135. They are pretty comfortable. The seating is 2 seats on one side of the aircraft and 1 seat on the other side. The airplanes now are made so it doesn't feel so "closed in". I don't think you should experience that. If you do feel closed in, just close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting on beach or a field with lots of open space around you. Just sit back and enjoy the flight. The crew I am sure is very experienced and will take good care of you. I recommend bringing some reading material and some packets of gum.
2006-09-18 05:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by potatochip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jungle Jets are not so small that most people feel overly cramped. If however, you are claustrophobic you may feel uncomfortable. An anti-anxiety prescription from your doctor may help. If time permits you might wish to take a "fearless flying" course.
The ERJ is a good airplane. I have ridden on them for many hours and find them OK. Good luck with your flight.
2006-09-18 05:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Niteflyier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a small town and most flights out of this area are on ERJs. They are a bit cramped compared to a 737 or A-320 but it's not all that bad. Most flights are short duration so you're not shut in that badly or for very long.
2006-09-15 02:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a/k/a the "Jungle Jets"...because they're made in Brazil. They're well built and very efficient airplanes. Less room when compared to a big Boeing or Airbus...but very roomy if you've spent much time in their turbo-prop predecessors.
Stop worrying and enjoy the ride!
2006-09-15 07:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are traveling alone request a seat on the left of the isle as it is a single seat, and you won't have to sit next to a stranger.
2006-09-17 16:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by islander 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have a couple of shots of Saki before you get in the plane. Japanese kamikazi pilots did it before they took off in WWII and they turned out fine.
2006-09-15 09:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋