Conquer the Skies: 20 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Flying

If you find yourself worried or jittery before a flight, you are not alone! Aviophobia is a clinical diagnosis of the fear of flying. While most people’s fear isn’t quite that extreme, many, many people have anxiety about flying. For some people, this anxiety occurs every time they fly, even if they have done it dozens of times. 

We’ve looked at advice from therapists, pilots, flight attendants, and frequent fliers to bring you a list of the top things you can do to overcome your fear of flying. So, if you have an upcoming flight, check out what you can do to ease your nerves. 

Identify Your Fear

If you are feeling concerned about flying, there is a good chance the actual flying isn’t the real problem. Most people are triggered by a specific concern. These concerns range from not wanting to be in an enclosed space to a fear of falling out of the plane. Addressing the root cause will likely alleviate your fear of taking a flight.

Check Out Airplane Safety Protocols

The aviation industry is constantly adding to and perfecting its safety protocols. That is why you are briefed by flight attendants before the plane takes off. They want you to understand how to be safe on a flight. They also want you to feel secure that even if something went wrong, you would know exactly what to do. 

Get to Know Airplane Safety Features

Airplanes are wonderfully designed machines that include a vast number of safety features. They are made to navigate emergencies. Planes are equipped to handle almost anything that can be thrown at them!

Look At the Statistics

In 2021, 176 of the 2.2 billion people who flew on airplanes died in a plane crash. That same year, 42,915 people died in vehicle crashes. In fact, you are more likely to die from being struck by a meteorite than you are to die in a plane crash. Now, that really puts things in perspective!