With age comes wisdom! (How safe do you feel about flying?)

Member Name: hazelarnold

Product:	How safe do you feel about flying?
Date:	26/07/09 (51 review reads)
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Advantages: Gets you where you want to be

Disadvantages: Limited alcoholic beverages when travelling by coach on long haul

I have been flying for the last 30 years mostly to places like Spain, Tenerife, and other sun filled holiday destinations. Over the years I have become almost a legend (well at least in my own mind) about my fear of flying. As I am fond of the odd alcoholic beverage (always my drug of choice) I have always had a couple of libations before take off. Nothing unusual in that you may say but this is regardless of whether its a dark o clock flight or an early bird flight. Whilst most of the other passengers are in line for teas and coffees I m ordering a large vodka and tonic! My friends and family - none of whom share my fears have poked fun at me for years - but as I have always sensibly pointed out if you want me to travel with you then humour me! By the time I get on board I am sufficiently mellow to be relaxed. As the years have gone by I have become less dependent on the alcohol - although to date no one else has noticed! I make sure that I pre book my seats on the basis of near a toilet - and also near the galley so that you are first in line for the drinks! I am doing a lot of long haul now to the states and as I am travelling coach its best to prebook as soon as possible and try and get a seat at the emergency exit which give you loads of leg room - next to toilets and not far from galley - bingo! However when travelling coach you are only offered 2 alcoholic drinks and to my great surprise I have discovered that even on a 9 hour flight I m ok with that. What comes with age - along with varicose veins and bladder problems (hence being near a toilet) comes a little bit of wisom. Why worry about something that will probably never happen - when you step on that plane trust that your pilot is sober and knows where he is going. Relax - make sure you are wearing your support socks - a must on long haul - do a few ankle exercises - maybe admiring your new shoes! - drink plenty of water possibly with a little alcohol added - but above all enjoy ! PS dont let on to any of my pals that I m now only drinking because I like the taste!

Summary: Relax ! you may be slightly tipsy but hopefully the pilot isnt!