i accepted a job offer from a cruisehip that sails in the caribbben...very tempting i admit...the problem is in order to get there and take the ship i have to make a trnsatlantic flight in total 14 hours. i dont know if the flight scares me more or the fact that i have to go through this alone and get there alone. I am scared of flying specially so many long hours and alone. i am scared of getting claustophobia or pannick attacks or dizzy spells. can anybody help me out, giving helpful hints? Also i would like to know whether someone know what stewardesses do in case of such emetgrncies like people on flights that freak out beyond control. do they have pills? do they talk the people through? its important
2006-11-12 03:59:49 · 7 answers · asked by jimmy f 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Take a sedative drug that would calm you down during the flight. Alot of people do that.
2006-11-12 04:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is this your fist time in an airplane? If so maybe you could schedule a short flight near home to get some experience with it first. I'm sure the flight crew have gone through extensive training for such passengers. I would advise them before you board that you might be feeling uneasy about the flight and if they could look in on you from time to time that would help. Ask if you could board first so you can have extra time to get used to the situtation before take off. Be sure to reserve a seat on the isle. These seats are the most open and are the easest to get up from and take walks during flight. On a long trasatlantic flight it is important to get up and walk around a lot. Besides there is not a lot to look at out the window anyway.
Try and get comfortable during the flight. I would talk to a doctor and ask what he could perscribe for you. Maybe some vailum or sleeping pills would be helpful to keep you calm. You'll want to try and sleep if possible. I suggest getting one of those travel pillows. They look like a U-shaped pillow you put behind your neck. These will help you sleep while in a seated position. Bring music to listen to and reading material. Try to engage your neighbor in conversation to take your mind off of the flight. Don't be overly friendly though some people don't want to be bothered.
One of my rules for flights is to always watch the inflight movie they'll show you no matter if you've seen it before or you think you won't like it. They will sell you some headphones for a couple of dollars or you can bring your own. Watching a movie will take your mind off of the flight and will make two hours go by in a snap. Better yet if you have one of those dvd players or a laptop with a dvd player bring that and some movies to play.
If you are thinking of drinking alchol to calm youself I can't tell you how well that'll work. I get really dehydrated on flights and sometimes develope headaches and so drinking alchol would only make that worse. Bring some bottled water if you can or ask for some from the crew when in flight(not sure if the airlines are allowing passengers to bring bottled liquids anymore).
Good luck and enjoy the flight.
-private pilot
2006-11-12 12:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by Max B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just flew for the first time, and I was really scared!! I admit, it was not a very long flight, but the idea of flying really scared me. I was alone, and I had to leave everything behind, including family and friends. But, it was worth it. Once I got on the plane the person next to me talked me through it. I never said anything to the flight attendants, but I`m sure if you let them know how you feel, they will help you. Go for it!! Do not pass up a good thing. I`m glad I didn`t!! You`ll be fine. Good luck.
2006-11-12 12:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by Marty J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,regarding your fear of flying I can just tell you that it's surely much safer than other way of travelling.For example it's more dangerous and risky by car.If I were you I wouldn't be scared of being alone on such a long journey.You actually won't be alone and those plains are very comfortable so that you will have a lot of things to do while flying,like watchig a movie,video games,listening music and even walk because their aisles are quite wide.Believe,once you get on one of those plains,you forget your fear.
2006-11-12 12:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by Brenno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They talk people through it. Most international flights have US Air Marshalls on them, so if they overwhelmed stewards cannot handle it anymore, they give the person over to the marshall, who in turn tries to calm them down, or uses brute force. The important thing, is that panic is infectious - so they try to isolate the problem, and deal with it quickly. If you get afraid, try taking some 'Nutri-Calm, by Naturessunshine.com. It helps SOOOO much.
2006-11-12 12:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by C.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga breathing. Really, it helps. I work at a camp taking out kids on backcountry trips and whenever they have anxiety or asthma attacks, we sit down and practice yoga breathing. Or take a lot of Dramamine/ Tylenol PM. I took Tylenol PM when I flew to Israel - 12 hour plane ride, and it did the trick pretty well.
2006-11-12 12:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by mtlgirl123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are pros at this....routine as eating a steak....
you should put your unfounded apprehension to rest..
2006-11-12 13:32:41 · answer #7 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋