- Learn how planes work. Understanding the incredible safety records and the small odds of encountering a problem may ease your doubts.
- Understand what turbulence is. Planes can handle a significant amount of turbulence and these bumps should not worry you.
- Give relaxation exercises a try to help you improve breathing, focus, and relax.
- Avoid alcohol and coffee. While they may seem to comfort you, dehydration and feeling sick will not make the flight any easier.
- Track the flight, either manually or via the plane’s technology (if available). Knowing where you are and where you’re headed will give you something to focus on.
Click here to read the full article by Joanne Chen for Huffington Post.