Traveling by plane is an exciting experience for many. However, for some people, boarding an aircraft can trigger uncontrollable anxiety and fear. Therefore, Steve, a pilot with many years of experience, has something to tell us. He recently just shared via TikTok some very useful advice for all those who are afraid of flying. Also, I recommend: I’ve been to dozens of airport lounges and these are the things I never do.
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“Are you afraid of flying?”he asked captain stevean American Airlines pilot, to his more than 800,000 TikTok followers. “You’re not the only one. “A lot of people are afraid of flying and it’s usually because of turbulence.”
The pilot went on to detail that turbulence, a sudden jolt caused by changes in air pressure and flow speed, “it’s not a big deal”and compared the phenomenon to the irregular movement of river currents.
“Sometimes it is very gentle, like in a lake; “Sometimes it is a little faster, where the water gains speed.”said. “Sometimes it is very fast, like in canoeing; Well, air currents are no different”, he detailed in his TikTok video.
Despite Captain Steve‘s didactic explanation, turbulence in mid-flight, for more than one, They are a little scarier than a stretch of rough water.
The turbulence has left passengers seriously injured due to strong air currents. (Photo: Pexels)
Captain Steve has some particular advice. He indicated in his video viral of TikTok what have a pre-flight chat with the crew can calm even the most terrified traveler.
“Before you take off and board the plane, ask the flight attendant if you can come up and visit the pilot.”he recommended. “Ask him about the flight route, tell him you are a nervous traveler”.
Captain Steve suggested talking to the pilot before takeoff to calm nerves. (Photo: Pexels)
The pilot assured that his colleagues would gladly draw up his travel plans, including foreseeable unforeseen events, to reassure the worried that everything will be fine. In other words: in the event of turbulence or the unexpected, they will take it into account since they know in advance of their fear of flying.
“That peace of mind will make the difference the next time you travel on a passenger plane”he stated. “Fly with peace of mind”he concluded in his video.
Oscar Guerrero
