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How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying

30 million Americans describe themselves as anxious flyers. For some it’s feeling nervous for weeks before their traveling date, for others it’s feeling dizzy on the actual flight and a few give in to their fear and cancel their flights. According to one study reported in USA Today, it’s 261 times safer to fly from New York to Los Angeles than it is to drive. People can rationally understand this statistic, but still feel anxious because the fear of flying is more emotional rather than logical.

Technically, the fear of flying is a specific phobia, it’s an anxiety disorder. It’s more concerned with what might happen rather than what is happening. Some of the reported fears people have include claustrophobia, having to wait, crowded spaces, heights, strange noises and more.

Sky Limo Air Charter, a private jet charter company for business and leisure travelers, has put together a list of tips that might help those who are afraid to fly. If you’re one of the 30 million Americans who are anxious about the friendly skies, you might be able o benefit from this advice.

If your fears are crowded spaces, having to wait and claustrophobia, one thing you can do to avoid all of these is to avoid flying commercial. You can charter a private aircraft by a company like Sky Limo and feel much better. You won’t have to deal with the airport, including multiple security checks, waiting long line to check-in, not to mention the dreaded baggage carousel. Also, claustrophobia won’t be a problem anymore because you’ll have the spacious cabin all to yourself. You’ll have leg room to stretch out, leather seats and privacy. You won’t wait for anything, or anywhere. Also, with Sky Limo you can benefit from exclusive concierge service. As an added bonus, our staff will take care of making any reservations for you including hotel rooms and car rentals. Flying on a private jet will really alleviate some of the stresses of flying making your flight enjoyable and comfortable.

Another thing you can do to help overcome your fears of flying is to get counseling for it or join a self-help group. If you’re job requires you to fly a lot, this may be worth considering. There are many clinics, online programs, tapes and therapy that can help.

Meditation also has been proven to relieve stress. There are breathing and relaxation techniques that can help. Even using relaxing music to get your breathing to a more ‘normal’ state so that you don’t hyperventilate and your heart rate stabilizes.

Finally, a great understanding of flying can help with the anxiety. If you understand how flying works, what the sounds mean, what the role of a pilot is, and so on you’re more likely to be rational about the experience rather than emotional.