Experienced stewards will always help passengers during the flight
A list of tips for air travel beginners prepared jointly with the website charter tickets – avia-charter.com.ua.
Stabilizing the psycho-emotional state, overcoming the fear of air travel
Often flying is a necessity and the only solution in a certain situation. Do not stir up a storm of emotions by reading reviews of people experiencing similar fear on the virtual network. The beloved internet brings up frightening pictures in the search bar, and this causes panic.
Psychologists advise conducting self-training: Create the mindset that qualified, experienced specialists work in aviation; Accept the fact that natural factors (air currents, downdrafts, weather conditions) cannot be changed, the elements are not subject to man; Find a side activity that allows you to distract your train of thought and spend free time. The best option is physical activity with a release of adrenaline: playing sports, cleaning, etc.; Speak out about your nagging fear to a loved one, consult a specialist; Avoid watching news and information programs on the eve of the flight.
It is worth taking a small step from the gangway onto the flying ship to experience euphoria and indescribable pride in yourself. Draw a picture of the future in your imagination: sights, picturesque places, interesting objects, acquaintances and work.
Rhythm
Very often, the cause of people's anxiety is the rejection of a new situation and environment. For example, a person exists daily according to a certain schedule, and any change in it causes discomfort.
Try to organize the trip, plan all your actions step by step. This way you will create a foundation for stabilizing your condition. Initially, allocate the necessary time for choosing and packing things. At least a week in advance, prepare a list of things and accessories, and two days before the trip, start packing, controlling the baggage contents according to the list. First of all, pack documents and money.
Preliminary measures
If a person is oppressed by the fear of flying, pay special attention to choosing a passenger seat. It is preferable to buy a ticket with a seat not by the window – seeing the flight adds extra fear. It should be noted that the tail section is subject to turbulence, and a seat at the edge of the row will cause discomfort due to the movement of staff and passengers.
Arrange transport to arrive at the airport at the appointed time in advance. The lion's share of passenger anxiety falls on being late: no free taxi, traffic jams on the route. It is better to spend an extra half hour in the waiting room than to torment your nerves while on the road a few minutes before departure.
Leisure
Take care to have something to occupy the time spent on the plane. If you belong to the category of unsociable people, get yourself a hobby for the duration of the flight: download an exciting game app on your phone, an interesting movie, bring a book by your favorite author, paper or electronic. Listening to music, relaxation, solving crosswords and puzzles will help distract.
An alternative to entertainment is sleep; the plane service provides a blanket and earplugs, you can take a pillow with you for hygienic purposes.
Elixir of calm
The simplest way to distract yourself is to eat tasty food. The plane offers light snacks, drinks, and sweets. Increase your endorphin levels by eating a chocolate bar.
Medications can help alleviate the passenger's condition. Three weeks before the flight, consult a doctor for a short course of sedatives to stabilize the emotional state without depression.
Save time on visiting a medical facility: consult a pharmacist at the pharmacy about popular and safe single-use drugs. Such remedies relieve muscle tension, spasms, and reduce anxiety. The most natural and affordable remedies are valerian, motherwort, glycine, biotredin.
A little about physics and matter
People with aerophobia very often intensify their horror by studying the structure of the aircraft, information about the company, accident statistics.
Travelers will benefit from information about some design features of the aircraft: Air transport is reliable and safe, confidently stays on its course; Technical systems are built on the principle of redundancy, complete loss of functions is practically excluded; Single engine failures are allowed for every 2 million flight hours; The engine costs more than 10 million rubles, so the airline is more than interested in timely maintenance and repair of equipment; Each emergency case is detailed, investigated and worked out by a group of specialists to prevent recurrence; The passenger flow increases by ten percent annually, and the accident rate proportionally decreases.
Overcome your fear and discover a new unknown world of flight sensations and indescribable emotions from traveling by plane.