I used to love going abroad but now I have kids everytime
we fly I have a dread that we're going to crash.
The only consolation is that we would all go together.
Anyone else feel the way I do?
2007-02-17 01:23:07 · 13 answers · asked by Minxy 5 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
So good to know I'm not the only one who has these worries!!! Didn't give anything a second thought before I had kids, now it seems I have to 'risk-assess' everything from 'do I have enough snacks and nappies in my bag' to 'what would I do if we were shipwrecked on a desert island'. yes, yes crazy I know! I just have to have a little chat with myself and take a few, slow deep breathes from time to time!
2007-02-17 08:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by joksand 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way: Most airlines have AT LEAST 500 flights a day (500 for the smallest airlines). So to be conservative, lets say all US airlines have 500 flights a day. There are around 30 carriers that serve the US. 500 x 30= 15,000. Thats in one day. A crash doesn't occur in the US every year, but I'd say an average of maybe once a decade. 15,000 x 360 x 10= odds of dying equal 1:54,000,000. Don't forget thats a very, very conservative number. I think honestly, winning the lottery would be a lot more likely, fortunately.
I work for an airline and have flown with my family between 5-7 times a year without incident for 22 years.
Don't worry :)
2007-02-17 19:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes most defininitely
I was not scared of anything and never used to worry but now I have children I worry over the anything
I know what your saying about flying, I said to a friend about us all going at once and she said I was wierd for thinking that way........
So now I have met a like minded weird person lol
2007-02-17 09:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by xXx Orange Breezer xXx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Used to do but as you say, we all go down together. If its a choice between taking them on hols and giving them the experiences and memories or being worried about crashing then it's hols everytime.
2007-02-17 09:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by leedsmikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you have more of a chance of crashing on the way to the airport than when you are on the plane so you shouldnt be scared unless you are flying some crapy cheap airline.
2007-02-17 16:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by soccerknocker199 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a greater chance of being knocked down while crossing the street.
If you ever were involved in an air crash, chances are you would survive.
2007-02-17 09:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistically there is more chance of being kicked to death by a donkey. Know how you feel though. You're just feeling extra protective with your kids.
2007-02-17 09:28:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. It's one thing to be responsible for yourself, but it's entirely another to be resposible for you kids. I always worry about them getting sick or hurt and not being able to comfort them as if I were at home.
2007-02-17 09:31:57 · answer #8 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really.
think that there's a greater chance of crashing in a car then in a plane
and that flying is much safer
2007-02-17 09:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by SKINSIS.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have only flown once with my girls and got a little bit merry cos i was sooo scared for me and them it's a mother thing!!
2007-02-17 09:26:38 · answer #10 · answered by yecart19710 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋