The pilots on our flight declared an emergency. That sounds really bad. What does it mean? Is the plane in a lot of danger? Typically, when we hear the words emergency, we tend to think of a worst-case scenario: a horrible car accident, a house on fire, a heart attack victim, or any other reason […]
For many fliers, the sensations experienced during turbulence can be extremely unsettling. They often evoke what might be characterized as some of the most primal of fears and emotions. People describe being overcome with anxiety, sweating and grasping onto whatever they may be touching. At the same time, all their senses are intently focused on […]
How to help keep your kids from being afraid of flying… While many flyers are concerned about their own fear of flying, others worry about influencing or projecting their fear onto their children. It can be a delicate balancing act when you try to put on a brave face for your kids, when inside feel […]
Here are a few suggestions for traveling with children: If you are looking for a smoother or more stable ride, book your seats or attempt to sit in middle of the plane – over or near the wings. Give your child the window seat so that they can look outside during the flight. This can […]
How becoming a parent can influence or even result in a fear of flying… Becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most wonderful and transformative experiences that a person can have in their lifetime. So much of the transformation is positive, but when you become a new mom or dad, there are some strings […]
A few minutes ago, the pilots said that the plane was broken. Now they’re saying that it’s fixed. So, are we still safe to fly? How could it be that five minutes ago the plane wasn’t allowed to depart and now it’s totally safe? As a passenger, While the maintenance issues on planes can be […]
Plan out your day and skip that second cup of coffee… With the prospect of an upcoming flight, most flyers already have enough on their mind. Why subject yourself to anything that could cause even more anxiety or stress? The good news is that there are many things that you can do to avoid any […]
Many frequent fliers find air travel to be a tiring experience. The ride to the airport, security screening, several hours buckled into a seat, followed by a tight connection in an airline hub, and then another couple of hours on a subsequent flight can take a lot out of a person. And yet pilots typically […]
While the phrase, “I don’t believe it, we’re out of gas,” might be an expected or comical scenario when watching a sitcom or romantic comedy, it’s definitely not something you would want to hear when traveling on a commercial airliner. The possibility of running out of gas is not something that the typical passenger wants […]
Can your plane take the heat? Is it safe to fly when it’s really hot outside? With record or near-record temps becoming more common, there’s been a lot of media coverage about flights that are cancelled due to the extreme heat. Why do these flights get cancelled? Are the flights that don’t get cancelled less […]