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Its safer than our cars.

Its two years away! Don't worry the whole two years about it, OK?

Hey, if you get the chance to ride on a proplain at a park or something do it. Its just an awesome ride. Help you get over your fear. And, its not that expensive either.

I have flown many many times and have had no problems with them. I do enjoy trains and cars also because you can see more, but I don't really think they are an option for going to Hawaii. LOL You will be fine.

It is a long flight, but WELL worth the trip. It is GORGEOUS!! Don't allow fear to force you to miss the opportunity to go, you will not regret it. I can't wait to be able to go back, I was there 2 years ago...

tnx for the advice ppl keep em comin

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i love flying!

be sure to go to the web site of the airline on which you will be flying to look up what you can & cannot bring onto the plane. don't take someone's word for it. it frequently changes.

wear comfortable but easy on/off shoes. most airports require a major trek from one end to the other. plus security usually has everyone remove their shoes.

try to get a bulkhead seat for good leg room. tell them you''re claustrophic if you have to. they often save those for people with physical issues.

bring a good book or some magazines. a comfy neck pillow. some bottled water & chewing gum for the ear popping.

if there is any turbulance it is just the air currents, you aer not about to go down. try treating them like a rollercoaster ride. just don't wave your hands & scream. apparently that frightens the other passengers. (i said i was sorry!)

have a drink or ask your pdoc for something to relax you for the trip there and back.

and enjoy. it really can be afabulous experience!


disclaimer: this advice is based on the probability of no screaming babies, seat back kicking children, obese seat mates (hey i'm fat, i can say it), or loquacious seat mates suffering from halitosis.

I think I will be able to get a bulk seat if I end up flying. I have scholiosis and have a hard time getting up and down =) I am also a little bit on the clastrophobic side as well. I'd like a seat with tons of room so I don't feel I am trapped, a seat away from the window because I am afraid of heights (snese the reason why I asked about planes never been on one) And a seat where I can get in and out of easily =)

Thanks for all of the extra info mbc =) and everyone it has been a blessing

Your fear is perfectly rational, what with the strengthened security and threats from factions nowadays.
Personally, the only thing stopping me nowadays is nervousness from other pasengers.Thinking I'm a terrorist.Ha.True.
Really, I had a fear before flying to Canada when I was 19.BUT.
It's a beautiful experience viewing clouds from above them and seeing the destination from just above their airport.
Outweighs the fears.Maybe think..."What was I scared of"..after too.

thank you all thoughts on fears are appreciated. I don't know maybe I will try out flying some day =) I think I will have to ask my p-doc for somethin to help

thanks a lot

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Just to add a couple things since you've never flown before. When you first take off the plane makes a lot of noise and it does the same thing when you land. It's nothing to be afraid of. Be sure to get some xanax or something from your pdoc.

Xanax, that's all I'm sayin'

I am scared shitless of planes. I have to take a ton of drugs just to step onto that damn thing.

I have actually suffered from a very severe fear of flying my entire life. I'm talking major panic attacks weeks before getting on the plane to go somewhere. I didn't fly for four years after 9/11. That incident made the fear so bad I knew I needed help or I'd never go anywhere in this world. So, I found a program called SOAR (google it). It worked wonders for me and I travel all over the world now.

I was terrified of flying - near panic attacks.
Then I moved from WI to Denver for college, and had to fly back n forth. After a couple (which also included a coupla drinks) I actually really like it now. Specially the smaller planes where ya can feel the moving and that you're flying!
Not everyone's that lucky tho - my mom useta be ok to fly n it gets less ok every year

Pros & Cons? I didn't know there were any cons! I love planes. Big planes, small planes, prop planes, jet planes, gliders, helicopters, anything! If I could I would fly every day! Bring a magazine, but a drink..relax. GET A WINDOW SEAT!!
You know, flyng east to west, I saw a TON of crop circles. Fascinating.