Scared of flying

[Kittykat93]

Please help - I am flying to Amsterdam in two weeks and am petrified. I've been flying since I was 5 years old but the past 4 or so years I've become a very anxious flier and I'm dreading it. I hate turbulence especially.

Any tips to cope? I have lorazepam but don't want to be groggy when I arrive on holiday! Also not sure whether I'll be allowed to take it through customs.

Thank you

I genuinely believe the best thing you can do is let one of the crew know you're a nervous flyer, and then sit back and try and enjoy the ride. I used to be terrified of turbulence - and took diazepam for it. I then got a job that involves being on planes a lot. I fly on an average of around 40-50 flights per year. Some big planes, some small. I had to just grin and bear to start as I didn't want to be constantly taking tablets. Over time the fear has gone.

I still don't like turbulence, and I don't think anyone does.

You'll have a great trip, and the people at KLM have always been fab when I've flown with them.