Do you like to fly by airplane?

@sexyice (873)
Latvia
March 14, 2011 9:11am CST
I love to travel, but I am very afraid to fly with plane. I've flown, many times, and the more often fly, the more afraid.. I've tried everything - even the day before the flight not slept, and even drunk. Drinking led to vomiting the airplane toilet . Flying is one of the cheapest forms of travel, but I'm afraid. Are you afraid? And how do you overcome fear?
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@DanaS2011 (351)
• United States
14 Mar 11
I have never flew on a plane simple because I am afraid of heights. I want to fly but I think of horrible things when I think of taking a flight. I would also like to know how do you overcome that fear because I have future plans to travel around the world and I know plane will be the only means of transportation to places across the sea.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
So you all still front, I think you'll love, the first time like almost all!
• United States
14 Mar 11
I really hope so. Thanks for the encouragement
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
15 Mar 11
Hi, I love travelling and once a year, I will travel by plane back to my hometown. I like to fly by plane,it is more fun than travel by land. I am glad that I don't feel dizzy while on board the plane.I can sleep and eat well inside the plane. Most of the time, I will travel by budget airline and it really save cost alot,cheaper air fare but of course, when there is any flight delay,there won't be any compensation on it.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
15 Mar 11
Better by land because I am rabbit
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
14 Mar 11
Traveling to different countries is my favorite hobby and going by plane is the only practical way to visit faraway destinations. I go on planes for the convenience and the speed. I flew from London to Cartagena De Indias this year, from London to Vancouver last year and from London to Cape Town the year before last. When I fly I wear a pair of ear planes, small plastic screws, in my ears. These prevent me getting ear pain, feeling dizzy or feeling sick. I like to see the view on take off and landing. I remember that flights leave and safely arrive every day from all around the world and few planes crash. I find the seats uncomfortable and there is little leg room in economy class on a plane. I just focus on thinking about the lovely time I am going to have in my destination on my way out and my photos that I am going to get developed when I get back home on my return journey. I suggest drinking lots of water, closing your eyes whilst seated and counting to ten and then imaging your favorite views. I love tropical beaches, coral reefs and attractive looking cities.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
I've flown so much that I better sleep in bed than flying But lucky you, you like flying
@sql_cell (1427)
• Indonesia
14 Mar 11
I am not afraid of airplanes. With an airplane, can save time. What I fear, is if traveling by boat.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
I like traveling with boat, and yes airplane safe time....
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
15 Mar 11
I enjoy traveling to destinations by airplane. it is quick and convenient and you can meet alot of nice people on your flight. The only drawback is you can't really appreciate the scenery when you are way up in the clouds.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
15 Mar 11
up in the clouds(me --)
@murdude (23)
• Canada
14 Mar 11
I learned to fly before I was out of high school. Actually, I was kind of perturbed that I had to wait that long;-). So, obviously flying is not one of my fears and I really have a hard time trying to imagine how people like yourself are so frightful. To me, flight is a beautiful, magical, almost spiritual, experience. There is a poem called "High Flight" that has a line in it that states..."And done a hundred things you have not dreamed of". And I think I have done many of those things through my own flying. As for flying on airlines...not so much. The airport lineups, delays, crowding etc. kind of takes away the magic. My only suggestion is to maybe go out to an airport where they teach flying and to take a couple of lessons. Perhaps if you understood the theory of flight, it would cause you so much distress.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
I wish I could feel as you in fly. sounds beautiful
@dodo19 (47118)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
14 Mar 11
I really do like flying in airplanes. I don't get a chance to do it very often, but when I do, I find it enjoyable. It's nice for me.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
Lucky you
@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
15 Mar 11
Hi sec c ice, You are methinks suffering from a kind of phobia that is called aerophobia, aviatophobia, aviophobia or pteromechanophobia. I have seen many people feeling uncomfortable in flight journey. You better see a psychiatrist. And I am sure you would be free from it. For me no problem. I have traveled all the means like aeroplane, ship in the pacific ocean, trains, coaches, boats, bullock cart. I am comfortable everywhere.
• China
15 Mar 11
No i don't fear i do enjoy fly by airplane. When first time i do fly by airplane then i was alone no body was with me i mean no member from my family,relatives or friends. I was totally alone. I was coming from Bangladesh to china.It was 4 hour flight time and my next seat was empty but i didn't feel afraid i really myself there. I always prefer airplane to travel for long distance but always i can't afford that as ticket price is high.lol Well i do like to fly by airplane.
• United States
14 Mar 11
Hi sexy Although I enjoy traveling to different states I am always in fear when I am on a plane. It has always been a scary experience when I get on the planes. When the turbulence starts I fret like a scary cat.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
Ou so sweet - like scary cat. And finally an even more afraid to fly!
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
11 Apr 11
I have been on a plane, not may times though. It freaks me out also. I guess I don't like the idea of being that high in the air with nothing underneath. I prefer land travel better. Why can't we have a transporter room like in Star-Trek.
@Cherish14 (2693)
• Philippines
15 Mar 11
hi there. i really love to travel too but of course with an airplane lol i don't like traveling by land or sea because it makes me sick. and traveling by plane gets us quicker to our destination so it is much time and money saved and we can enjoy the place more. i say we can save money in a sense that we have paid for accommodations in that place but then we get there late and then we cant enjoy the place longer? well, that is just my opinion but at least the trip is all worth it like you have done so much in that place rather than spend so much time riding in the bus or train or ship. well I get so afraid to sometimes like if it is a very long hour plane ride, but i just pray and trust Him. and sometimes i try to sleep so that way it would feel like the travel is just quick, i sleep in the bus too but only when i am with a family member, to be safe. i hope you conquer your fear too, i have a lot of fears to including the fear of heights but maybe you should also try to not look outside the window when you ride the plane.
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
14 Mar 11
No actually I love flying, on a plane i mean . It's so comfy and actually it pretty much feels like in a train. The first time I got really scared but then I loved it =D
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
Ou Lucky you
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
14 Mar 11
I haven't ride in an airplane but I'm hoping I will soon! Maybe next month, since I'm flying to Thailand! :) excited much!
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
14 Mar 11
I hope you like, and please don't be afraid, try.
@asiregar (864)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
15 Mar 11
usually to reduce the fear I would sleep during the flight, although sometimes it's difficult for the eyes and to soothe feelings screwed I always pray for protection to the god almighty
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
15 Mar 11
I am not afraid of flying when I have a travel. I enjoy it because I won't spend longer time on the way. If I don't feel very comfortable in the airplane due to the pressure. Sometimes my ears will feel pain because of it. And I will try to speak more or eat snacks. I will feel better if I am chewing. I love China
• China
15 Mar 11
my god, why i have responsed twice?
• China
15 Mar 11
I just have no special feeling about flying with plane. Maybe it's because that i always fly with plane as a result of my work. when i go abroad, i think there is no other selection but flying. But in the country, there are many ways can be slected. flying,train,highroad. I think flying is not the best way traveling within the country. Flying costs much and not save time. The air station is far away from the city center and the airplane is always late. So i don't think airplane saves time compared with highway.
• China
15 Mar 11
I just have no special feeling about flying with plane. Maybe it's because that i always fly with plane as a result of my work. when i go abroad, i think there is no other selection but flying. But in the country, there are many ways can be slected. flying,train,highroad. I think flying is not the best way traveling within the country. Flying costs much and not save time. The air station is far away from the city center and the airplane is always late. So i don't think airplane saves time compared with highway.
@cindrani (19)
• India
15 Mar 11
Hi, flying is, I think the most interesting way to float yourself both physically and mentally, and whenever you float yourself your tension will be reduced. So why you afraid? let us enjoy........