Is a lot more than you think rependue. And a real problem for those who love travel! Of course, there are other modes of transport, greener and more. But still, the plane is hardly inevitable for most of us.
I met Roman on the web. The steward of Air France agreed to answer a few questions about the fear of flying: where does it come from, how to manage it, the remedies against the fear of flying etc.
Hello Romain, could you introduce yourself?
Hello, my name is Romain so. I'm 35 and I'm a steward for Air France for 6 years.After 2 years Medium haul (flights France and Europe), I fly about 4 years long haul I rotates on 5 continents.Me here with already a few thousand hours of flight ...
Are there a lot of passengers who are afraid of flying? Have you got a number?
It is estimated that about 60% of passengers are not at ease at a time when another of vol.Cela does not mean that 60% of our customers are terrified of the plane! Between takeoff turbulence and landing, this is the figure that we annoncé.Et are not those who seem more comfortable with the least fear during the flight!
60% of passengers are not comfortable on the plane! Genuine anguish of the aircraft. Anyway! I do not think the figure was too high! Where does this fear of flying anyway?
We are not connected to the ground when flying ... you noticed! Travelling by train, car where same boat we relate to elements that allow us unconsciously to have a role in an accident .
However, in a plane, the passenger does not have the mastery. It is "led" by a technical crew, advised or assisted in case of trouble by a commercial crew, but he endured vol.Tout finally won: departure time, meal time, weather ... Even the most frequent travelers, this can generate a little anxiety.
Fear also comes from the fact that during a severe accident, there are often no survivors.
However, we must put ... An accident in which 100 people lost their lives unfortunately, that's 10 days of fatalities on French roads.
- How the crew he manages them?
First, we distinguish those who arrive for boarding and tell us frankly, "I have a fear of flying!" those who hide their appréhension.Nous particularly appreciate passengers verbalize because they are aware of this anxiety and it is much easier to "treat" .We always take the time to ask what is the exact point that triggers this anxiety: noise, odors, takeoff, turbulence etc ... And we respond to their questions.Pourquoi such noise, why the aircraft is moving, what is the meaning of an advertisement etc ...
We are also supported by pilotes.Lorsque time permits, we try to arrange a meeting during vol.Je can assure you that a passenger who met a pilot is often much less anxious about flying.
For everyone else who does not speak, it is the staff to detect these significant passagers.C'est because one client who has a panic attack can cause fear among hundreds of others.We look at the take-off, cabin, we passed from view, detect attitudes, and again, the mere inclusion of these postures with "how are you? "Is usually enough to reassure the passenger, because he knows he is taken into account.
- It is true that talk to the driver to humanize the flight. And reassurance. Are there has remedies, methods to combat this fear of flying?
There are some do's and don'ts.
Travel must be a time agréable.Il need for it, to be comfortable, so travel with clothes rather large, comfortable. It's not for nothing that we systematically undoes the tie or blouse too tight of a person who is not feeling well.
Normally try to rest before the flight, especially, say since the check, which is a bit anxious about getting on a plane.
To be avoided: alcohol before and during the flight. The effects are magnified and does nothing to calm fears, well contraire.Boire a liter of water for every 5 hours of flight.
Feel free to move about the cabin! This will compensate for the dryness of the air in the cabin and allow the body to rest comfortably. Dehydration contributes greatly to the sense of malaise.Savez sure the humidity in the desert (20%) is higher than the cabin of an airplane (about 8%)?
- Yes, I think I have ever seen booze during the flight to forget! What advice would you give to someone who really would travel to a country so far away, but is hindered by his fear of flying?
If the fear of flying is moderate, simply prepare its voyage.Toutes companies now offer to pick her up when booking (even by a travel agency).
Appropriating HIS flight is a method that works: I choose MY place, I know what type of plane I'm going to borrow, I learn about the flight time on the flyover country. In short, I am ACTOR my vol.Et I talk about my fear of flying when I get on the plane. If you take a company whose staff do not speak French, get help from an English speaking person who will write to you before the trip, you are anxious. The PNC will help you: gestures of comfort and the little touches are recognized and soothing even with the language barrier.
I remember a client who told me his fears during a flight to Bangalore. Anxious, she always took a place near the emergency exits, it was her way of feeling sécurité.Nous have after meal service, toured the aircraft. She discovered the galleys (kitchens), met with the chief and main cabin for a long time we have taken the time to play down the flight talking about ... and foremost transient rien.Cette realized that clearing his mind this obsessive idea, she had spent most of the flight without fear.
If the fear of flying becomes unhealthy, anti-stress courses are organized by companies aériennes.Sur day, the "phobic" is supported by the crew and especially technique: you will make a real simulator session with drivers that will explain how to work a day avion.Cette is really useful since 90% of passengers who have practiced feel the benefits from their first vol.Il is limited, and reserved for great anxiety.
- Any last words?
Speak! Communicate! Personnel board, you only see the business side (and better), is trained to help you have a good vol.J'ai probably forgotten some tips that my colleagues will give you, regardless or the company!
Romain thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! I learned many interesting things about this fear of flying. There are still methods and solutions!
I do not know about you, but personally, I'm always a little apprehensive during takeoff. Sometimes I imagine disaster scenarios ...
And you, are you comfortable with this mode of transportation? While some fear of flying, feel free to share them here!
I met Roman on the web. The steward of Air France agreed to answer a few questions about the fear of flying: where does it come from, how to manage it, the remedies against the fear of flying etc.
Hello Romain, could you introduce yourself?
Hello, my name is Romain so. I'm 35 and I'm a steward for Air France for 6 years.After 2 years Medium haul (flights France and Europe), I fly about 4 years long haul I rotates on 5 continents.Me here with already a few thousand hours of flight ...
Are there a lot of passengers who are afraid of flying? Have you got a number?
It is estimated that about 60% of passengers are not at ease at a time when another of vol.Cela does not mean that 60% of our customers are terrified of the plane! Between takeoff turbulence and landing, this is the figure that we annoncé.Et are not those who seem more comfortable with the least fear during the flight!
60% of passengers are not comfortable on the plane! Genuine anguish of the aircraft. Anyway! I do not think the figure was too high! Where does this fear of flying anyway?
We are not connected to the ground when flying ... you noticed! Travelling by train, car where same boat we relate to elements that allow us unconsciously to have a role in an accident .
However, in a plane, the passenger does not have the mastery. It is "led" by a technical crew, advised or assisted in case of trouble by a commercial crew, but he endured vol.Tout finally won: departure time, meal time, weather ... Even the most frequent travelers, this can generate a little anxiety.
Fear also comes from the fact that during a severe accident, there are often no survivors.
However, we must put ... An accident in which 100 people lost their lives unfortunately, that's 10 days of fatalities on French roads.
- How the crew he manages them?
First, we distinguish those who arrive for boarding and tell us frankly, "I have a fear of flying!" those who hide their appréhension.Nous particularly appreciate passengers verbalize because they are aware of this anxiety and it is much easier to "treat" .We always take the time to ask what is the exact point that triggers this anxiety: noise, odors, takeoff, turbulence etc ... And we respond to their questions.Pourquoi such noise, why the aircraft is moving, what is the meaning of an advertisement etc ...
We are also supported by pilotes.Lorsque time permits, we try to arrange a meeting during vol.Je can assure you that a passenger who met a pilot is often much less anxious about flying.
For everyone else who does not speak, it is the staff to detect these significant passagers.C'est because one client who has a panic attack can cause fear among hundreds of others.We look at the take-off, cabin, we passed from view, detect attitudes, and again, the mere inclusion of these postures with "how are you? "Is usually enough to reassure the passenger, because he knows he is taken into account.
- It is true that talk to the driver to humanize the flight. And reassurance. Are there has remedies, methods to combat this fear of flying?
There are some do's and don'ts.
Travel must be a time agréable.Il need for it, to be comfortable, so travel with clothes rather large, comfortable. It's not for nothing that we systematically undoes the tie or blouse too tight of a person who is not feeling well.
Normally try to rest before the flight, especially, say since the check, which is a bit anxious about getting on a plane.
To be avoided: alcohol before and during the flight. The effects are magnified and does nothing to calm fears, well contraire.Boire a liter of water for every 5 hours of flight.
Feel free to move about the cabin! This will compensate for the dryness of the air in the cabin and allow the body to rest comfortably. Dehydration contributes greatly to the sense of malaise.Savez sure the humidity in the desert (20%) is higher than the cabin of an airplane (about 8%)?
- Yes, I think I have ever seen booze during the flight to forget! What advice would you give to someone who really would travel to a country so far away, but is hindered by his fear of flying?
If the fear of flying is moderate, simply prepare its voyage.Toutes companies now offer to pick her up when booking (even by a travel agency).
Appropriating HIS flight is a method that works: I choose MY place, I know what type of plane I'm going to borrow, I learn about the flight time on the flyover country. In short, I am ACTOR my vol.Et I talk about my fear of flying when I get on the plane. If you take a company whose staff do not speak French, get help from an English speaking person who will write to you before the trip, you are anxious. The PNC will help you: gestures of comfort and the little touches are recognized and soothing even with the language barrier.
I remember a client who told me his fears during a flight to Bangalore. Anxious, she always took a place near the emergency exits, it was her way of feeling sécurité.Nous have after meal service, toured the aircraft. She discovered the galleys (kitchens), met with the chief and main cabin for a long time we have taken the time to play down the flight talking about ... and foremost transient rien.Cette realized that clearing his mind this obsessive idea, she had spent most of the flight without fear.
If the fear of flying becomes unhealthy, anti-stress courses are organized by companies aériennes.Sur day, the "phobic" is supported by the crew and especially technique: you will make a real simulator session with drivers that will explain how to work a day avion.Cette is really useful since 90% of passengers who have practiced feel the benefits from their first vol.Il is limited, and reserved for great anxiety.
- Any last words?
Speak! Communicate! Personnel board, you only see the business side (and better), is trained to help you have a good vol.J'ai probably forgotten some tips that my colleagues will give you, regardless or the company!
Romain thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! I learned many interesting things about this fear of flying. There are still methods and solutions!
I do not know about you, but personally, I'm always a little apprehensive during takeoff. Sometimes I imagine disaster scenarios ...
And you, are you comfortable with this mode of transportation? While some fear of flying, feel free to share them here!
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