I am going on an airplane by myself and I am scared, any advice?

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Hmgâ™¥Brd

First and foremost, when you arrive, stay close to the door at which your plane's town came from, so the people that are picking you up will also most likely be close to that door, or watching it anyway......And before you go to get on the plane, go to the bathroom and pray, for God's protection and for traveling mercy's, and end your prayer "In Jesus' Name I pray Amen" or you can do this in private at home before you leave. Smaller planes are nothing to worry about , I used to fly down south, when I wasn't much older than yourself, while on work breaks, to go and visit my family over weekends on planes such as Pan-Am, and or PSA types of planes, so much so, that I thought I knew all about flying, until my sister & I got to go visit our uncle who lived in Hawaii, and we had to fly on a DC10!!! You want to talk about conforting her one minute, and telling her "Taint' nothing Lise!!" "You'll see, it'll be just fine!!" As she had her arms wrapped around mine!!HaHa!! Then they sparked-up those engines, and I was grabbing her, and we both wanted to wet our pants!! And in all the excitement we broke out laughing instead!! That's when she ordered some cocktails for us, and we were only 15 & 16, but someone told her their was no age limit for drinking up in the sky, so we ordered drinks and watched a 4 hour movie all the way there!! So, relax, pray, and eat check out the people and pray before that God will seat you near someone who looks kind and will be nice, but also give you your space when you need quiet time, depending on how long the flight is....And I'll pray for you too, okay, hun!! You'll do just fine, you'll see!! Smile!! Your going on a plane, how exciting is this!!!

blaadedrums

You'll be ok. Keep in contact with the flight attendants. Take stuff to keep busy...ipod, etc.

And DO NOT post on a website or return an email with any of your personal or flight information on it!

peon

Just take your cell phone and wallet with you, so you can make some phone calls and pay for stuff if you get lost.

When you get there, just call the person who is supposed to pick you up if you can't find him/her.

xo-vane-xo

well while in the airplane maybe u should ask the flight attendents there if you need anything and if you cant find the person you are staying with always have spare change to call that person

kalypsokitty

The first time I flew I was nervous. I know it's not your first flying but when I was getting my actual ticket I mentioned that it was my first time and when I got on the plane the attendant came up and made sure I was ok. If you let them know you're nerviousm, anxious, ect they will make sure you're alright....(I was flying Delta so I don't know how the other airlines are)

mohawkmonsoon

i remember my first time flying alone, and i will admit, i was quite nervous. However, its not near as bad as it seems. Simply go through security, find your gate, and board the plan when asked. Find your seat, and if u cant find it, ask someone for help. Chill on the flight and when u land, call the person you are supposed to be meeting. If neither of you have cell phones, and they arent at the place where you guys are supposed to meet, then notify a security guy that u are lost. They'll know what to do.
my #1 advice is:

dont worry. its not as hard as it seems

arizona wolfman

Stay up all night before your flight; then you will be too sleepy on the plane to be scared.

Make a large card with your name on it (or pre-arrange for your party meeting you to do so) and hold it up high in the air. This is the way limo drivers and businesspeople do. If you can't find them, pick up a paging phone and have them paged.

perfectlybaked

As far as boarding first to get a seat "next to the window," well, seats are pre-assigned.

Anyway, I would just make sure you do a dress-rehearsal of it all, making sure you know exactly what numbers go with what.

I went to Japan by myself once, and I don't speak any Japanese at all. Although I was 22 at the time, I was scared, too, but I made sure to check and re-check everything and map out the ENTIRE trip on paper, and follow every step word for word.

LOL I had only a limited amount of Yen, and bought a bus ticket. It was expensive!!!! I stood out there 30 minutes before my bus, but it was all written in Japanese and they came and loaded up super-fast! I missed my bus and I was standing right there! Happily, the ticketmaster refunded my ticket and gave me a new one. I made the next bus.

I think you'll be alright. The flight attendants really baby any kids that are traveling alone.

Caseyyy.

Chilax. Gte a cell phone to call the chick, and ask a flight atendent to help you get a seat or find your gate. It no big whoop, ive been flying alone sience i was 6.

biggsly1

Relax. You will be fine. Do you have the cell phone number of the person you are staying with? If you can't find them when you get there, just call them.

Flalcon

Chill...

samy

you can ask a flight attendant for help...try to sit in first class...[[ask...]]...stay calm...have the person's phone number and call from a pay-phone...

Dazedandconfused

When I was 13 I used to travel alone from the UK to the USA but I had an 'adult escort'....someone from the airline who took me onto the plane, and then someone else escorted me off through the airport and made sure I met my family member safely.....can't you ask if they can do that for you? (It should be free cos you're only 13)

rockafella2393

bring a couple maggizeens,a book,a hand held game, somthing 2 do to keep ur mind off it. and if u cant find them, well, before u leave, have a cell phone a make shure they have one so if u cant find each other, you can tell each other where u r.

Kelli

Hey sweetie. Well, you are 13, so you are considered an adult by the airlines. You will receive no special treatment on your flight. But as long as your parents tell the airlines that you are on there, they will still look out for you. (Always fly Southwest. They are the best for kids.)

And don't worry, it's going to be OK. Just take some magazines and whatever else that will make you feel like you are at home. Bring your iPod. That will help.

Also, if you get there and no one is there to meet you, stay at the gate. Don't go get your luggage. They will take care of that. You can get it later. Just let the person at the check-in counter know that you are 13 and your "adult" is not there. They will make sure you are OK.

And they will let the "powers that be" know about it. If your "adult" cannot find you and asks an "official" airline person, they will know because you told them where you are. It's going to be OK. Don't worry. Everything will work out fine.

Candy C

The first time I flew was by myself and I was 16 or 17. Just remember to keep all your things near you at all times. It's hard to say but you can't really do anything about who sits next to you. You could probably scare some peole away from sitting next to you by picking your nose or something. That would be if you are willing to look disgusting for the time being. One thing you could do to calm yourself is just stay relaxed. Think of all the fun you are going to have when you get where you are going. And don't worry about not being able to find your friend who is picking you up......they will more than likely be looking for you too. Just tell them to be waiting for you next to baggage claim or right at the spot where everyone comes out of the security area. Good luck!!

~â™¥â™¥amberâ™¥â™¥~

Don't worry you will be fine the first time I ever went on a plane alone was 12 and now I am 16. I remember that day I was scared and it felt like I was hungry but when I looked at food I felt like throwing up because I was so nervous. I had to go alone back because school was starting and I went up with my older sister but she had to stay. So I never expected to go alone. We were at the gate and I felt like crying but I didn't.

So when I got on a nice lady saw that I was upset and asked me if I was going alone. She was smiling and I told her yes. She asked me I she could sit next to me. I said yes and she tried to make me feel better. Most mean people if they see you upset they won't care so don't worry.

Get a window seat and look out at takeoff. Keep your cell in a good spot so it doesn't get lost. Bring stuff to keep you entertained but you will be so anxious and nervous you probably can't sleep. That will be a good thing because you will be able to sleep on the plane making the ride fell shorter.

The flight attendants give you free Mn M's! and give you soda and milk or water all through the flight. That's what they do on Alaskan airlines that's what I rode.

Just relax and if you can't find the people picking you up just call them and remember to put your phone in a safe place.

Hope i helped have a great flight

PS: flying isn't scary it is so much fun it is like a roller coaster!

Shawn .

I urge you to watch a few movies about when the plane crashs so that you are ready if that happens.

boy330

Better flying by yourself then with parents

ronny k

Call your airline and ask them to provide a "Gate Pass" for the person meeting you. This way they can meet you right at the gate when you get off the aircraft. Also if you are seated next to someone who makes you uncomfortable, just ask the flight attendant to move you to a different seat. Remember to think of your trip as an adventure as this will help you look forward to your flight instead of fearing it. Have fun!!!

Bobby

Well, you cant really do anything about the person you will sit next too, but to find you party after you land could be hard if it is really croweded. The best thing to do is to call them and make a meeting place. If you dont know their number you can always go to the help desk and get some help finding them their.

hollabackyo

I am your age too and i am going from the USA to India in a couple of days! Its my first time going there alone so I am a little nervous. Carry some cash and change with you because there are usually pay phones at airports. Make sure you know the number of the pople you are staying wiht! Just try to relax and take your mind off of it. Since you are a minor youcan get a air hostess to help you. Have a good trip!

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