why is it that when my family are trying to talk me into getting on a plane (so scared of the idea) to go and see my mum in tenerife, within weeks another plane crashes - don't think i'll ever bother, puts me right off the idea I'll wait til she comes here instead
2007-09-19 03:28:59 · 5 answers · asked by bloodshotbiz 4 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
Firstly, the reason that plane crashes make the news is because it doesn't actually happen that often. Air travel is very safe compared to other modes of transport.
Secondly, there are courses designed for the terrified - have you considered doing one of those?
Lastly, if the thought of flying frightens you so much that it would ruin any holiday I wouldn't put myself through it. Go with the flow and book trips that don't involve planes. Leave the flying to those who aren't bothered.
2007-09-19 03:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by carqueen1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I also think soon after a plane crash is a safer time to fly. You (and the experts) can look to the reasons it crashed, including the airline, the airport, the plane type, etc. AND avoid those.
Frequently the industry detects a mechanical or procedural problem and fixes it. So it is when there hasn't been an accident in a long time - that is when there is one hiding and waiting to happen! lol
2007-09-19 05:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by JuanB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things:
1) I think the best time to fly is after a plane crash as they are so infrequent that the odds are in your favour.
2) For it to be LIKELY for you to be involved in a plane crash you would have to get on a random plane once a day for 235,000 years... So basically the odds are well within your favour.
Go on... take the flight and enjoy yourself!
2007-09-19 03:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are more car deaths each year than aeroplane deaths so just be brave
2007-09-19 03:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe fate is trying to tell you something
2007-09-19 03:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋