First time flying alone
I am supposed to fly tomorrow from Atlantic Canada to Ottawa tomorrow on an early morning flight. We are having a rain and high wind storm now which is supposed to be over in the morning but Ontario is also supposedly getting hammered right now. I am to fly out early tomorrow morning. It says it's about a 2 hour flight. It's on a Q400 with Air Canada. I am trying to just focus on the reason I am going but the fact that I am going solo and the storms I'm really panicky and anxious. I have checked in and everything is currently still on time but I'm just scared. Can someone help me stay calm to get thru this? I really want to face this fear. Thanks
EDIT: my flight was cancelled but I took the replacement and I am blown away how easily I got through it thanks to this sub.! Thank you all and marry Christmas! !
Posted Dec 23, 2022, 8:10 PM UTC · edited
As a nervous flier, I'm a big believer that short flights help with fear of flying. Start out with a short flight and gradually build your confidence for longer flights!
When it comes to storms, I'll repeat what was told to me on this site once before: the flight crew and pilots would not fly through bad weather if they thought it was unsafe. Worst case scenario, if the weather is too rough, your flight will be delayed or cancelled. But if its not? Every possible effort will be made to make sure you land safely despite the weather. It may not be the smoothest flight in existence, but its safe and quick, and your pilots want to get home safely just as much as you do!
If it helps, a quick trick to lessen the feel of turbulence is lift your feet up a bit so it doesn't touch the ground. Rest them on your bag under your seat.
Best of luck. You'll do great!
Thank you for the words! That's my thoughts too start small and build up!