Im going on a cruise soon, im not scared about the ship, im scared of flying there!please re assure me?

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KaDy

Hunny, the cruise is well worth that terrifying flight. When I fly, I bring my iPod, and magazines... usually all those stupid celebrity gossip ones :-).. those keep me entertained.. and also bring some food with you in your carry on. They don't feed you much. You gotta think, it's more dangerous driving in a car, than it is in a plane. The chance of getting in a plane crash in 1 in a million. The crew and pilot know exactly what they are doing, and keep you informed. Just do as I said, bring some sort of music player, and magazines.. and look forward to your cruise, and you will a-okay :-)

TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only

Flying is very very safe; thousands of flights take off and land each day and there is rarely an accident.

Before you fly you need to try to understand what the plane will do and what movements and noises are a regular part of flying and not an indication of a problem.

1. When the plane is on the ground at the gate it is usually pushed back from the gate by a tug and you may hear noises from that. You may also hear noises when luggage is being loaded and the bottom doors are closed.

2. Before the plane flies the wings have to be adjusted for more lift and you may hear noises sounding like a drill or saw as the wing flaps are extended. If you have a window seat where you can see the wings you can see them expand. That's also normal. Then you may hear the sounds of the engines revving up.

3. The plane will roll down the runway and pick up speed and you will probably be pushed back into your seat as the engines are very powerful. Shortly after takeoff the plane will tilt back and you will probably feel being lifted off the ground.

4. When the plane clears the ground you may hear the sound of the wheels being retracted and the bottom doors being closed. After a short while you may hear the drilling sound again as the wings are positions for flight.

5. If you are flying on a partly or mostly cloudy day, you will feel the flight get rough as the plane goes through the clouds and that is because the moisture in the clouds causes the engines to run roughly for a few seconds, and then smooth out after clearing all of the clouds.

6. The flight should be smooth and airlines always make it a point of finding the altitude which is smoothest and they also steer around and away from bad weather.

7. When the plane is about ready to land you may feel it slow a bit and also hear the wings start to adjust and the landing gear door open. You may even experience a slight weightlessness and that is also normal.

8. The plane will use both breaks and the engines to slow down so you may hear the engines rev up again as reverse thrust is applied; that's normal too.

rgentry23

Flying is the safest form of travel available. Thousands of planes go up and come down safely every day. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. If you have never flown before, it helps to fly with someone you know. Be aware, there is a possibility of turbulence. Planes are designed to fly in turbulence, and all it is air. The plane will not fall out of the sky because of a little rough air. Get yourself some noise cancelling headphones, sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. You will be there before you know it.

Would you rather be in the air with pilots who go through rigrous training and testing, or on the road with people who might not even have a driver's license??

Dave C

I believe I read a stat once that said your chances of getting killed in a plane crash is 1 in 11,000,000, and your chances of getting killed in a car crash is 1 in 14,000. Think about how much more you ride in a car versus ride in a plane. Airplanes are extremely safe and there are tons of safety precautions taken on every flight. From what I understand, a computer flies the plane the majority of the flight, so chances of human error are minimized.

Enjoy the flight...it's a good time to relax, read a book, listen to music or sleep because you can't really do anything else!

Also, I went on a cruise to the Caribbean 2 years ago, and it was the best vacation I've ever been on! It was so awesome and I'm planning on going on another one in 2008!

mamarivers

Everything will be fine. I get a little scared everytime I fly, but only when we take off and land. Look at how many planes are in the air everyday and nothing happens! Take a valium!

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