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Posted on 2/10/25 at 2:40 pm to lsucoonass
I've done it sober (as a kid/teenager) and not-sober; I can promise you that you'll never remember how bad it was either way. You may remember how you feel when you get off, but the actual flight is like driving a long distance. Alcohol helps if it's something that calms you down, though I know not everyone has the same reaction
To Japan will not be nearly as bad as coming back from Japan. The sun setting screws with your mind.
To Japan will not be nearly as bad as coming back from Japan. The sun setting screws with your mind.
Posted on 2/10/25 at 2:42 pm to lsucoonass
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So none of yall ever had concerns of crashes, extreme turbulence, mechanical failure, etc
If you can make it safely into the air, and then safely on the ground, you will almost certainly be fine. Incidents at cruising are extremely rare, and were even extremely rare at a time when planes were crashing all the time (60s-90s)
Remember the deadliest aviation accident was basically a car crash
Posted on 2/10/25 at 3:50 pm to VABuckeye
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So none of yall ever had concerns of crashes, extreme turbulence, mechanical failure, etc
If I had those concerns I wouldn’t go. There’s quite literally nothing you can do about those from your seat. I control what I can control and don’t worry about the things I can’t because it’s pointless
Posted on 2/10/25 at 6:18 pm to lsucoonass
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So none of yall ever had concerns of crashes, extreme turbulence, mechanical failure, etc Am I overthinking this
Flying is by far the safest way to travel. You’re more likely to die on the drive to the airport or the escalator at the airport than you are on a commercial airliner. If it is my time to go, so be it.
I average 100-125 flights a year. I have experienced plenty of things flying - diversion due to a death in the plane, mechanical issues causing us to return, and turbulence that put drinks on the ceiling. I actually find turbulence to be a bit comforting like I’m being rocked to sleep.
Posted on 2/10/25 at 6:30 pm to lsucoonass
PTSD keeps you from flying?
Posted on 2/10/25 at 8:37 pm to AbitaFan08
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find the best value for a lie flat seat, and buy it using points.
For the other 98% who won’t be able to do this, just do what the other posters said
Posted on 2/11/25 at 12:53 am to GetCocky11
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For the other 98% who won’t be able to do this, just do what the other posters said
I was definitely thinking this.
Posted on 2/11/25 at 4:12 am to TheDeathValley
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Flying is by far the safest way to travel.
No amount of OT coaching is going to overcome the fear in people, I wouldn't bother wasting the keystrokes. They've got to enroll in therapy, SOAR, or similar, "logic" doesn't work on the amygdala.
Posted on 2/11/25 at 6:45 am to lsucoonass
When I am flying internationally on flights that are lengthy like you are considering, I make sure I have plenty of movies and music already downloaded on my phone. I know that airlines have in-flight entertainment, but I usually am not interested in much of what is available.
I also make sure I take a back up pair of earbuds and an extra charger or two.
Also- take a melatonin just before take off and sleep through the flight.
This seemingly useless footrest is an absolute game changer too
Footrest Sling for Airline travel
Compression socks for flights > 6 hours as well. And make sure that you are hydrating (with water
) during the long flight. You'll feel so much better when you land.
I also make sure I take a back up pair of earbuds and an extra charger or two.
Also- take a melatonin just before take off and sleep through the flight.
This seemingly useless footrest is an absolute game changer too
Footrest Sling for Airline travel
Compression socks for flights > 6 hours as well. And make sure that you are hydrating (with water
) during the long flight. You'll feel so much better when you land. 
Posted on 2/11/25 at 6:51 am to GetCocky11
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For the other 98% who won’t be able to do this, just do what the other posters said
If you know how to use your points and can be flexible about when and where you fly out of, there are plenty of great deals for business class seats.
Posted on 2/11/25 at 7:55 am to GetCocky11
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For the other 98% who won’t be able to do this, just do what the other posters said
Yeah I'm not poor by any means, but getting intl first class is just ridiculously expensive. I would suggest to everyone, though, look frequently for upgrades. I've been able to get pretty good deals on Economy Plus (United, not sure what the others are called) which is basically domestic first class. I'm more than willing to pay $300 for the upgrade, bringing total price to about $900 instead of $5000+ for Polaris
Posted on 2/11/25 at 8:01 am to AbitaFan08
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can be flexible about when and where you fly out of
95% of this entire board is never flexible about their dates, and they wonder why they can't get upgrades or rewards when they're based in a hub city and captive to one of the big three.
Posted on 2/11/25 at 8:04 am to Bama Bird
My cutoff for premium economy is normally 50% of the fare for economy. Anything more than that and it's definitely not with it to us for a slightly larger seat with a slightly deeper pitch and a slightly upgraded meal. Prioroty boarding does nothing for me, doesn't come with lounge access
If using points, I would prefer to fly one way via economy paying cash then use points to fly first or business on the return.
If using points, I would prefer to fly one way via economy paying cash then use points to fly first or business on the return.
Posted on 2/11/25 at 11:09 am to LSUfan4444
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My cutoff for premium economy is normally 50% of the fare for economy. Anything more than that and it's definitely not with it to us for a slightly larger seat with a slightly deeper pitch and a slightly upgraded meal. Prioroty boarding does nothing for me, doesn't come with lounge access
Honestly, the ability to cross my legs keeps me sane on a long haul
Posted on 2/11/25 at 11:14 am to Bama Bird
Thanks for everyone’s help. I just have a very bad irrational fear of flying due to extreme heights, I can handle a short trip.
I’d prefer taking my little one for a cruise
I’d prefer taking my little one for a cruise
Posted on 2/11/25 at 11:52 am to lsucoonass
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due to extreme heights
Stay off of "Soarin" at Disney, you'll shite yourself.
Something I heard on "Free Solo," which features a free climber that goes up thousands of feet (and had zero impact on my hate of turbulence..) Someone asked him how he wasn't scared being up thousands of feet with no safeguards, and he said something along the lines of "once you get above about 60 feet, the rest of it doesn't matter, you go splat."
Posted on 2/11/25 at 12:36 pm to LemmyLives
Agreed. Also, if you're flying in a commercial jet there's not much difference in altitude. They're all "extreme" heights. It's an irrational fear but one that many can't get their minds past.
This post was edited on 2/11/25 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 2/11/25 at 12:51 pm to lsucoonass
BY BOOKING FIRST CLASS.
Posted on 2/11/25 at 1:31 pm to lsucoonass
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How do you survive long international flights?
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because of my ptsd
I'm in the same boat. For me, I know I don't have control. I have a saying I repeat in my head during takeoff and when landing to ease the mind a bit. I repeat it in my head until my nerves are calm. Sometimes I only have to repeat it a couple times, and sometimes I have to repeat it until we're at cruising altitude (or landed safely on the deck). As someone mentioned earlier, most accidents happen on takeoff or landing so in my head I feel I am good once we are cruising.
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