If bumpy air or the fear of flying makes you grip the armrest, you’re far from alone. These guides explain what turbulence really is and why it’s so safe, plus the calming techniques, seat choices, and remedies that frequent flyers use to stay relaxed from takeoff to landing.
A lot of people like traveling and visiting new places, but one thing about traveling is not so exciting: flying. Flying is a nuisance for some travelers, thanks to noisy engines, motion sickness, lost luggage, narrow seats and airport delays.
Everyone has a certain degree of aerophobia. If you ‘re afraid of flying, sometimes the best thing you can do is put on a blindfold and fall asleep until you land at a sunny destination. But for some passengers who are afraid to set foot on the plane again at the thought of turbulence, flying is not only inconvenient: it is scary. (more…)
The holiday is coming, which means for most people, there is a lot of air travel to be done. If you’ve ever been on a plane, what’s the worst thing that can happen during a flight? Motion sickness? Or sitting next to a noisy child, a weirdo, a stinky guy? The answer for most travelers may be terrible and unexpected shakes, also known as turbulence. So, is the shake usually a sign of disaster? Is it really as bad as we think? Fortunately, turbulence may make you anxious and nervous, but it’s not that dangerous. (more…)
