How safe do you feel about flying? Reviews

Every where in the world I fly I like to know that I am safe, so I always like to watch the safety demonstrations, which tell you if in the event of a crash “you will leave through the doors to front middle and back of the aircraft”. I have only ever been in economy class, but I have all ways wanted to sit in the chairs ...  Read the complete review

First of all, let me say I DO NOT FLY! I have flown, way back when I allowed myself to be "persuaded" to do so, but after my last flight, I got off, kissed the ground and in tears, I told my husband "I'm big enough and ugly enough not to do this to myself anymore!"... and I haven't. I had never had a "bad" ...  Read the complete review

why are so many people scared of flying?? I mean how many people do you know who died in a plane accident? and if it was so dangerous there wouldnt be any pilots or cabin crew left to fly the planes, because they would all be dead after hiting the ground at 500 mph. You have a 1 - 1 million chance of being involved in an accidnt .. ...  Read the complete review

Now here’s a first for me. I’m posting this opinion whilst in Australia on holiday – the wonders of science, and the Internet Café/Boozer eh? As for our experiences in OZ, I’ll get onto those when I get back in September What I want to deal with here is the issue of “economy flight syndrome”, ...  Read the complete review

As those who know me will know, I love flying! Do I get scared? Of course! I am not Superman you know! But here are some thoughts on the subject. Flying is most people's dream, so when the Wright Brothers invented the aeroplane in the last century, we all got the chance to experience it. Of course, modern day aircraft go ...  Read the complete review

A new condition has come to our attention recently, which has been dubbed “Economy Class Syndrome”. So, what is this weird and wonderful new syndrome? It is something that is apparently suffered by passengers on long-haul flights, caused by dehydration, cramped seats and lack of mobility. These conditions make it difficult for blood in ...  Read the complete review

~~How safe is flying?~~ More than 3 million people around the world fly safely on commercial aircraft every day. In 1998, the world's commercial jet airlines carried approximately 1.3 billion people on 18 million flights while suffering only 10 fatal accidents. ~~Is flying getting safer or riskier?~~ Flying is ...  Read the complete review

How safe do I feel about flying?...Well forget all the worries about blood clots in the legs leading to possible death, forget worrying if the plane is going to crash into the Indian Ocean, my fears begin well before I step on the plane. It all started with my first plane journey, first holiday abroad to Morrocco. My girlfriend had flew ...  Read the complete review

Well i had just come back from 3 weeks in France last year without my parents for the firt time, i enjoyed it but i was more excited about the fact that in a few days time i was going to be jetting off to Florida for the second time. My faimly and i were meant to be travelling from Manchester Airport to Orlando on Virgin Atlantic. Bear in ...  Read the complete review

Long Haul flights are a nightmare. If you want to fly long haul in economy class this is what you will get. Cramped seating conditions, an uncomfortable flight,feeling of irritability with the person in front or next to you that seems to be encroaching on your little bit of space. You try with all your might to smile and relax and ...  Read the complete review

This is my first general opinion. Generally I stick to hard and fast facts about real products. However faint heart won no fair maid (or something similar). Be warned, this may turn into something of a ramble. Some pertinent questions are raised in dooyou's preamble to this category. Relevant questions about long haul precautions and ...  Read the complete review

Having travelled extensively, flying never really bothered me. After sixteen hours to China, it becomes just a chore. Until recentley, when I flew to The Gambia for my holiday. The flight took off from Manchester, had to make an emergency stop at Tenerife Airport. The following message was broadcast over the speaker system: We ...  Read the complete review

While they say flying is the safest way to travel, I feel much safer in a car! With the recent scares, caused by "economy class syndrome", I think the airlines need to re-consider there health and safety measures. However on a recent flight to Rhodes there was a leaflet suggesting that people exercise while in flight. ...  Read the complete review

I am going to Spain in September and i am starting to worry about the flight right now,i really dread flying.My kids love flying and so does my wife and they have a laugh at the way i get on. On the night before i fly i start to feel sick and wish i hadnt have booked the holiday,i get all sorts of mental pictures of the plane crashing. ...  Read the complete review

Airlines seem to be putting profit before passenger safety, especially in the economy class sections. Cramming seats onto a plane so that the passengers are packed like sardines is dangerous and they should be doing something about it now. Advice should be given by the crew before take off, passengers should move their legs at least ...  Read the complete review

My husband got me a flight to Venice from Manchester a few months ago to join him out there for a while. The only seats available were club. After delays at Manchester and free drinks in the lounge, it got to me. Some people can control things easier than others. I admit once I have had a drink, I find it difficult to refuse when they are ...  Read the complete review

I love flying and my biggest thrill is being up there amongst the clouds and I have even been up in a thunderstorm and yes, its madness but I really loved it. Flying is safe. Well as safe as one can guarantee anything in this life. But, I dont know why I love it or why I am not scared of it as oh my I sould be. My ...  Read the complete review

I used to enjoy flying but now it is hard work. I fly often - more than I care to. Where possible I drive (mainly Europe if for more than a few days). But over the last ten years the airline companies work too hard to fill up the flights, Times are badly affected by this, usually in the form of delays to allow passengers from other ...  Read the complete review

I had not been on a plane since I was three years old till I went to New York in 1998. So really it was a new experience for me, as I don't remember that far back. To be honest I was scared to death. I almost convinced myself this would be my last fight!. As the plane went up, I was the only one shoutig "OH MY GOD". I hated ...  Read the complete review

The recent and still terrifying attacks on America by hijacked planes has brought the issue of exactly how safe is flying firmly into the public eye and figures announced today indicated that British Airways passenger figures are down some 30% following the terrible happenings on September 11. Now clearly, that's more to do with fear ...  Read the complete review