ALL ABOUT FLYING AND NOT FLYING - EDITORIALS & PRESS RELEASES

Selection of Editorials and Press Releases, written by well known companies and individuals who have important information if you are afraid of flying.

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About Airfraid.com - How Airfraid.com started.................

COURSES (Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Britannia Airways, Qantas, Swiss Air (in German) and more). Going on a course can change your life............... 6 pages of information for the UK and USA (seminars, one to one, etc)

COURSES in USA - Courses held in the USA........

Virtual Aviation - SIMULATED FLIGHTS offers unique Fear of Flying courses at Heathrow and Gatwick.

How do Airplanes fly? How do aeroplanes fly? How do the engines work? What if the fuel runs out? A friend of mine used to say that he'd never fly, as he couldn't understand how he could trust anything with a couple of spin-dryers under the wings. I tried to explain, but he was having none of it. He just couldn't understand how something so big could fly and be safe.

Airline Reviews - Airlines - like most businesses - can differ considerably in the way they approach passenger service, comfort and wellbeing. As someone who, some years ago had a mild - but very real - fear of flying, I know what an incredible difference the attitude of airline staff can make.

Air Traffic Control explained.... The function of the individual air traffic controller is to maintain the separation required by all the aircraft in his sector. He can achieve this by instructing the pilots to adjust their speed, change their altitude, or to fly a slightly different route. There are times when many aircraft want to cruise at the same altitude so he will have to consider the needs of each aircraft and adjust on a priority basis. Read more.....

Turbulence Explained - A good explanation of what really happens when there is Turbulence and why we feel the way we do......

Cabin Air - Cabin pressure - A person living at sea level will suffer from lack of oxygen (hypoxia) when the physiological altitude rises above 3000 m (10,000 ft). The cabin air is pressurised by air from the jet engines.

Travel Health - The first important point is to recognise you have a fear and face up to it. Try to discover what it is about flying that you do not like and admit that you have a problem. Avoid health concerns by planning ahead..........

Preparing to fly - First of all make sure that all at home and work has been left in complete tidyness, physically and mentally. ....

Travel Safety - Always check on www.fco.gov.uk before you travel and for security.Current threat to UK Airports - follow this link for more news from the Home Office .......www.homeoffice.gov.uk - and the Department for Transport .......www.dft.gov.uk

Travelling with Children - If you are taking your children travelling with you and this involves flying and you are not a confident flyer - then your greatest challenge on your holiday is not to show your children that you are afraid!

Packing Tips - when travelling with children.....Nail clippers, nails grow much faster in warmer climates, long nails increase the damage caused by scratching insect bites so keep them short.

In Flight exercises - 3 pages of explained exercises to print and take with. Exercises for 'stops en route'...........

Travelling with Diabetes - Air Travel and Insulin - When you travel by air it is not always necessary to order "diabetic meals". Check your carbohydrate intake regularly and, if required, top-up with snacks on the journey.

Travellers Deep Vein Thrombosis - how can you minimise the risk? - Choosing the Right Travel Sock - This is important. There are now many travel socks marketed in the UK. Travellers should read all reports available ....read report. Understanding DVT read more..... Airogym - exercise cushion...read moreThe success of using Travel/Flight Socks as seen on TV ' Should I worry about.....?' on BBC 1 - 21.10.04

Claustrophobia - understanding Claustrophobia. Very useful and helpful information.

Claustrophobia Page 2 - Here is a question many fearful and claustrophobic flyers ask..............Can the door be opened during the flight?.............. read the answer.

Steve Tromans - JustBeWell.com, 1 Harley Street, London W1.

Clinical Psychologist - Elaine Iljon Foreman, Consultant Clinical Psychologist has 25 years experience as a fear of flying specialist....read more.

Anxieties.com (USA) - If you are afraid to fly, there are a number of steps you can take to overcome this fear. Your very first step needs to be motivation.....read more

2minutes2.com - A wealth of information gathered on Hypnosis, NLP and Accelerated learning.......go to the website to learn more

Hypnosis - 2 editorials - To understand hypnosis, it's useful to understand your subconscious mind. This is the part of your mind that is the most powerful, containing infinite wisdom and a very deep level of intelligence.....read more

Aetiology Hypnotherapy is a very effective form of treatment for Aerophobia which typically will aveone or more underlying dynamics.....read more. Hypnotherapy, NLP read more.... Enjoy your holiday...read more

NLP INSOMNIA CURE/RELAXATION EXERCISE - by Capt. Tom Bunn MSW LCSW is both an airline captain and a licensed therapist.

Homeopathy - Homeopathic remedies can help those with a fear of flying.......

Consultant Psychologist - What causes fear of flying? There are many theories as to the cause of fear of flying. The fear can affect both those who have never travelled by air, as well as highly experienced travellers, including aircrew.

On-board Health - Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has become the world's first air carrier to respond to current, world-wide fears about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by providing every passenger on its long-haul flights with an exercise device proven to boost blood circulation in the legs.

Daily Mail Articles - 24th January 2002 - Seat Sizes - Report by Andrew Loudon and James Chapman.Fear of Flying could 'increase DVT risk' - Report by Beezy Marsh, Medical Reporter

Is your phobia destroying your life, ruining your relationships or getting in the way of your happiness? If YES, then fear not! The BBC is looking for people to take part in a brand new groundbreaking programme which aims to help people overcome their worst phobias and alter their lives for the better. Leading experts will guide you through the latest treatments and using new, highly successful techniques, they will train your mind to overcome your phobia and dramatically change your life FOREVER!

So if you want the opportunity to face your fear and overcome it then contact Emma Young on 0161 244 3693 or e-mail Emma.Young@bbc.co.uk today!

Visitor Editorial - The Wright Brothers have alot to answer for........... - If they had less time on their hands they might have been more than contented travelling on terra firma. Why couldn't they invent something much less terrifying like corn plasters or Pop Tarts?.........

News USA1 - Useful and very informative US air travel links. Editorial on 'What causes a Panic attack?'

News USA2 - There are several things I recommend you keep in mind when you hear warnings of terror attacks - www.fearofflying.com

AND FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT TO FLY....................

You will not fly - 40% of the population of the UK are afraid of flying - 25 million Americans are afraid to fly, one in six of the adult population - so you are not alone.

The most important thing to try and achieve when planning a no flying holiday is to make your travel arrangements part of your holiday. Take time to get to your destination - stay a day or two en route and if possible take a different route back after your holiday.

How planeless can be painless... Perhaps you think that if you can't travel by plane, you can't get much further than Calais. But think again... have you ever though of your fear of flying as the perfect excuse to rediscover the art of travel that the airline-travelling masses have almost forgotten..?

No Fly Holidays - On this page are a few ideas for 'no fly' holidays for Europe,the UK and further..........

HOUSE TO RENT IN FRANCE - Pezenas is an old fortified town in Herault/ Languedoc Roussillon. The beaches are about half an hours drive away. The area is filled with great history and pretty villages and of course great wine!

No Fly Travelling - You don't have to fly to go to New Zealand................

Rail Travel Passes for all over the world...................

Travelling by Train - Travelling around Europe by rail is an efficient, quick and inexpensive alternative to flying to both the near and more far-flung destinations on the continent. The adventure begins as soon as you board your first train

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