I am going on a plane for my first time.?

Question

UMMMMM... I kinda said it all... I'm scared. HELP!!!!

Answer 1

First off, try not to worry or be nervous. I know that seems hard not to, but the more you worry and the more nervous you are, the scarier it'll be.

Make sure you get to the airport with plenty of time to check in, go through security, and fine your concourse and gate. Rule of thumb is to allow yourself 2-5 hours before your flight. Call the airport ahead of schedule to see what their wait time is for that specific day.

Make sure you have all your documents with you (picture ID or passport, visa if needed, and ticket). Also make sure that you are not taking any forbidden items with you.

Now you are ready for your flight!

When you taxi, you barely feel the plane move at all. At this point the cabin crew will tell you all you need to know about what to do in case of emergencies and such.

When the plane prepares for liftoff, it starts to go really fast down the runway, and then within 45 seconds you are up in the air. Things may seem a little wobbly at first, but that's just because of moving through the different altitudes. Your ears will pop as you climb through the altitudes also. (chewing gum, drinking something, swallowing, or yawning will alleviate the pressure.)

Once you are in the air, things will feel smooth. You will hear the humm of the engines, but that's normal, nothing to worry about. I actually find it relaxing. If there is turbulence, you might feel the plane wobble a little bit, but remember, planes are designed to withstand this, so take a deep breath and try not to think about it.

When you are approaching landing, your ears will pop as you descend through the altitudes (remember: chewing gum, drinking something, swallowing, or yawning will alleviate the pressure). You will feel the plane slow down and the cabin crew will prepare you for landing. When the plane touches down it kind of feels like a short jolt, and then you hear them cut the engines off and the plane slows down pretty fast.

From there, the plane will taxi to either the gate or the designation where a bus will pick you up. You wait for the plane to decompressurize a few moments before they start letting the passengers out. That was your flight.


To entertain yourself:
- Bring along a few book, magazines, puzzles (such as crosswords or Sodoku if you like those).
- Bring along an iPod, MP3 player, or CD player to listen to music.
- A laptop is good to have as you can play games on it, connect to the internet, and get any work done that you may have.
- Try talking to the people next to you. Sometime you will meet some really interesting people, and forge friendships.

Answer 2

Theres nothing to be scared of with flying. Sometimes the turbulence can get a bit rough, but it doesnt happen all the time. I'm a frequent flyer. Just remember not too eat a big meal before you fly. Drink water, bring chewing gum so your ears dont pop. Depending on how old you are, you can always go to your doctor and ask for a mild sedatitve. It'll help calm your nerves during the flight. Also, if your sitting at the window and it scares you, you can always ask the person beside you if you can switch seats so your sitting in the aisle. Sometimes that helps people. Remember to get to the airport in advance. That way you have enough time to go through security and get to your gate. Flying is pretty much the most safest way of travel these days. Bring a book, magazine or MP3 player to keep your mind off things as well. Enjoy your trip!

Answer 3

dont be scared it is fun. it makes me mad that people atre scared of flying so dont be scared be happy hahaha just go to sleep while you are on the plane. take off and landing is the best part of the trip