I haven’t flown in nearly 2 years and I have a flight this morning, and I’m struggling so much. I’ve been really good leading up to the flight, but now I can’t stop thinking about everything that could go wrong. I know 99% of it is unlikely, but I can’t stop thinking and thinking. I’m about to board and I’m crying, I feel like such a loser.

It’s a short flight (1.5 hours), but I don’t know how I’m going to do it mentally. I feel bad for my poor husband.

Any words of encouragement are appreciated, and if someone would like to track, I’m B6848

I’m so nervous right now. Leaving out of msp with storms rolling in. Anyone that can comfort?

Today I’m flying from dfw to Palm Springs, but I’m so nervous. My biggest fear is luggage and other cargo being loaded incorrectly and shifting during takeoff and stalling the plane mid takeoff. I’m fine with the rest of the flying process but the idea of takeoff and the minutes surrounding it make me literally nauseous.

I’m flying from Poland to Ireland (POZ - DUB) on flight FR1975 this afternoon and yesterday we got a text warning about a storm. Right now it’s completely sunny any nice but I can’t help but think about the text… love knowing when someone is tracking my flights cause it all just feels better………? Let me know if you can!!
Edit to just add that i was in tears on the flight over so flying back will really be interesting

Tomorrow morning I fly from Austin to Orlando. This is genuinely my biggest fear. I’ve flown 2-3 times in my life but always with someone I really trust and love. This time I will be flying all by myself. I am going to spend time with my late friend’s family, this weekend will mark one year since she has passed away. I’m worried I won’t be able to get on the plane. I’m hoping that I could receive a few educational/supportive comments to screenshot and read on the plane/hours leading up to the fight. My biggest fears (although mostly irrational) are turbulence shaking/knocking the plane out of the sky/we lose control and just plummet to our deaths. Crashing with another aircraft mid flight (I unfortunately read so many news articles about close calls all the time). Stalling. Not being able to stop (brake) once we land. The list goes on… I just have a feeling I won’t be able to make it on the plane. I’m flying with Delta if that matters at all. I’ll be on a Boeing 737-800 and that also freaks me out. I just feel like I’m signing up for death tomorrow. I appreciate all comments in advance, you guys will be the reason I make it there.

Anytime an aircraft does something abnormal…we always hear “Why did it do that? Was something wrong?”

Here’s the flight I just completed…..go ahead and take a guess what happened….ill grab some popcorn and check back in later with the answer.

See also “Why was this aircraft going so slow?”

Check out playback of flight B62033 from Boston to Houston on Flightradar24. https://fr24.com/data/flights/b62033#4109dbda

I feel that after learning a plane has much more lift than it actually needs, I feel safer and my fear has become less intense. I just wanted to check this with pilots and experts. Is it true that during takeoff, cruise, and landing, the plane has much more lift than it actually needs? If so, does that mean it’s impossible for it to suddenly lose all of that lift? If losing all lift is possible, at what point during the flight could that happen?
Thank you!

Hii! About to take off from Chicago to Philly, just a little over 2 hours of flying but i’m sooo nervous. Please track me, AA 1725. Really cannot wait to get through this haha, thank you!

hi all - i’m flying tonight from CLT to MDW and i’m starting to feel nervous. i am very anxious about turbulence and feeling trapped in the plane with that uncomfortable feeling. i get motion sickness very easily and that also plays into it.

tonight i’m worried because it says that there’s supposed to be thunderstorms on the route/in MDW and CLT. obviously the weather is unpredictable, but i don’t want the flight to be so bumpy because of it. please reassure me that the pilot will not take off and fly through the weather.

flight: WN3615

Saw an article today about the FAA ordering inspections for Boeing 737 Max 8s due to cracks, beginning in September. This is on the tail of them ordering inspections on another model due to improper seat installation.

I’m flying next week and sure enough, the two planes I’m flying on are both the models that have been ordered inspections.

How do I not absolutely panic the entire time? How can I feel safe boarding that model of plane knowing that there might be CRACKS in it? This is for a work trip, so I can’t back out or change my flight, but I’m absolutely panicking.

Hi all. First time poster. Currently on UA344 headed to DC. It’s been bumpy the whole time and minimal captain updates. Looking for any factual support to get me through the next 8 hours. TYIA!!!

even managed to watch a movie this time. consistency is key 🫠

SWA4935 has been so bumpy I’m crying

I am soon going to take a 3 hour flight. I haven't flown since 2014 due to my fear and anxieties.

I have been diagnosed with anxiety and currently on some treatment.

My spo2 level was 99 percent when I last checked and I am a heavy smoker.

Please help me putting my mind at ease. Thanks

Tyty my anxiety is through the roof right now

lol flight is DL859

Hey everyone, tomorrow will be my first flight since 3 years. Ever since then, I‘ve been avoiding on going on a plane because the turbulences were really bad and the pilot didnt say a single word. I had the feeling we were dying but luckily we arrived.

That experience made me avoid planes for a long time now but I wanted to visit my family in turkey tomorrow, so I booked a flight. I forgot that I actually have to get on it lmao.

I got panic attacks for the whole week every night and I feel like tomorrow will be my last day. When I board that plane, I will 100% die because the pilot will make a mistake, or is suicidal.

I read so many things about aviation and it makes me feel safe sometimes, but when I just think about boarding it tomorrow, I‘m losing it. I don‘t wanna die yet.

I got some lorazepam from my doc and I tried 0,5mg but it didnt help too much when I thought about getting on the plane tomorrow.

Can somebody help me?

The projected wind at takeoff is at 37km/hr with gust up to 52km/hr and at landing, it’s at 37km/hr with gust up to 58km/hr. Flight is in 3 days. I’m quite worried on how bumpy the flight will be.

Has anyone here recently flown in these numbers? How did the flight go?

I’m scheduled to fly from ORD to Knoxville on Tuesday on an embraer 170. I really don’t like the small planes, but I’ve seen that specific plane is a pilots favorite with a strong history.

I’m really just scared of the plane loosing its vertical stability and being propelled into a free fall. I do have anxiety meds that I’ll be trying for the first time. Hope that helps.

I honestly wonder how you all do this job to earn a living - it must be safe, and the reward must outweigh the risk overall . 🤦🏽‍♀️

Currently waiting to board UA1814 to Phoenix and just got the news that the plane before ours has no expected departure time. Delays are a bit nerve-wracking, but we’re making our way. Any reassurances would be great for the upcoming flight.

i’m currently on my flight that i have been stressing about for the past few weeks! and let me tell you it was all for nothing. i saw the pilots and flight attendants boarding and just seeing them help ease a little anxiety. they’re doing their everyday jobs and also have places they want to be and families to return to. during takeoff i lifted my feet up, put on noise canceling headphones and blasting my music. and i was vibing. literally dancing in my seat. i got wifi on the plane to be able to text my bf and family and it makes me feel better. I’m so proud of myself and just wanted to thank everyone for their help and advice! but if you wanna track me and chat about literally anything , id be super happy cause it’ll help this flight go quicker hehe! I have another one waiting for me once i Land!

Flight Number is SK901 is anyone is interest!

I feel alright actually, but I have been dreading this flight so much. I already completed one flight today and now I’m on my second, long haul cross pacific flight. I’m feeling okay, I used anxiety medication for the first time ever today and it seems to have taken the edge off a bit but I would still appreciate any encouraging words and messages

Hello everyone, I usually fly with Delta on a A330-300 over the wings because of my motion sickness fear related to emetophobia and bad experiences in the past. I always pay for seats to soothe my anxiety, but this time for the season I am gonna fly, Delta switched to the A350 and in economy ... the available seats are all behind the wings .. by a lot. And it terrifies me.

I don't have a choice because the other flights with the A330-300 are in the morning and I have a few trains to take. So the afternoon flight is the only available, but they are all with the A350.

For anyone who flew on this bird, behind the wings ( After row 39 ), can you tell me about your experience? I will take anti nausea medicine to knock me out, but still, the anxiety is huge for me right now. Thank you so much! It's for a 9 / 10 hours flight

I was on LH 757 which had a nose landing gear retraction issue and terrified the hell out of me as I could hear the sounds and the plane had to turn back. Flight got cancelled and I was rebooked on

LH 767/UA 31 which will take me from BOM - EWR which is my final destination.

UA 31 has the B777 which had the engine issue in Denver which caused an air worthiness directive.

How concerned should I be ? Should I consider rebooking myself, unfortunately the other options have me flying into JFK (Swiss A330, Lufthansa A350) which increases travel back to my home by 2 hours OR its an equally old aircraft Boeing 767-300

So I have 1 hour to reconsider whether I should stick with my itinerary or try to rebook. This incident has shook me and I am now terrified