Tips for a comfortable, happy and safe visit ...

Take the Fear out of Flying

• Arrive at the airport early.

• Allow a minimum of three and a half hours for parking, walking, checking in and security screening.
• Consider travelling with a companion who understands your problem.
• Expect to be nervous, excited and uneasy.  Take deep breaths.  Stand, stretch and move about.
• Select a seat near the front of the plane, where it is quieter and smoother.
• Be sociable.
• Yawn and smile at someone.
• Follow the safety demonstration.
• Breathe deeply as the plane lines up for take off.
• Lean back in your set.
• Keep your eyes open during take off (take off only takes 35-40 seconds).
• Do not grip the arms of the seat - this will make you more tense.
• Wiggle your toes faster and faster.
• Listen for the sound of the landing gear being retracted and accept that the strange sounds and movements of the plane are normal.
• Remember the plane is built like a battleship and can cope with turbulent air conditions.
• Remember that the pilot and his crew want to get to the destination also, so will endeavour to make the flight as safe as possible.
• Keep your seat belt fastened at all times.
• If wishing to sleep, place seat belt on top of your blanket in order not to be disturbed by staff.
• Fly sober.