For me, feeling comfortable and calm is all about the preparation. Once my flights are booked and ready to go I like to make sure I have all documentation at the ready as soon as possible – yes I am one of those annoying people that has a million pieces of paper at all times [insert cry laughter/“but I’m helpful, right?” emojis here]. So plan your route to the airport, make sure you’ve given yourself plenty of time – factor in delays because hello, this is life/transport – check in early and chill out in duty free. Preferably with a large glass of wine/beer/[insert your own choice of I’M OFF ON HOLIDAY BITCHES beverage here].
I used to dread flying because my worst nightmare is being bored and omg there is nothing worse than having no TV/Plug sockets/any form of entertainment. On a long haul flight especially, I hit the entertainment stick at all angles. I will have; a book (or two), my diary/notebook so I can plan work/life, my laptop because plane time for me is work time – I’m actually writing this on the way back from Crete – because there is something about being cut off from the world that is magically productive. I usually have a couple of Grey’s Anatomy’s loaded and ready to go (because if Derek Shepherd can’t see you through turbulence then who can? – whatever keeps you entertained, get it ready to go.
So this may not be for everyone, but personally I am a fan of a good in flight pamper routine (my guilty pleasure is using sheet masks and terrifying the life out of fellow passengers #sorrynotsorry). I’m not talking a solid hour long spa session but I am talking a quick cleanse, a long ole face mask and a big fat injection of moisturisation. My current favourite quick but ridiculously effective routine consists of the Clinique Take the day off balm (how cute is this mini by the way?) which is one of my all time favourite cleansers for removing makeup/cleansing whilst leaving your skin silky smooth and hydrated. Followed by the Garnier Moisture bomb sheet masks which yes look terrifying, but left on for 20 minutes or so, completely make a difference to my skin. It leaves your face looking bright, plump and totally nourished… it’s basically everything you need on a hydration zapping flight. I follow off my basic but oh so dreamy routine with the Elemis pro collagen marine cream which I think may be my all time favourite moisturiser (HOLD THE PHONE, HOLD THE PHONE, THIS IS BIG NEWS), and I say this because I have left it in my travel bag now for over 6 weeks using it on 5 different trips and I am still not at all bored/wanting to try any of my new goodies. It smells incredible, it leaves your skin feeling like silk and I honestly think that it’s in the best condition that it’s ever been right now. Which is hilariously ironic as my travel schedule really should be leaving it like a dried up, shrivelled prune.
I have come to realise now (a casual 14 flights into 2017 alone) that nobody frickin cares what you look like on a plane so get your comfy clothes on and say Bye Felicia to looking chic/put together in any way, shape, or form. If you’re not wearing a tracksuit/hoody/some form of Pyjama like outfit then you are do travel all wrong my friend!
On our Norwegian flight, the staff couldn’t have been any more friendly and helpful, especially considering that I am the awkward coeliac with a million questions in regards to the food being gluten free and all of them were beyond helpful. So if you’re really nervous, alert a air hostess and just let them know that you’re nervous/slightly panicky and from my experience, they will always go out of their way to make sure you’re doing OK/to see if they can move you to somewhere with a little more space etc.
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Finally, because I know that no amount of tips can help some people (for example, I am currently sat next to a lady who has yelped every time the seat belt sign has gone on and off, hyperventilated twice and screamed out loud many times), sometimes you just gotta think of the destination and remember that it’s all worth it in the end.
So those are my top tips for nervous flyers, I really really hope it helped even 1 of you as I honestly couldn’t imagine how difficult my life would be if I struggled to fly. The world is such a blimmin beautiful place that we should never let the fear of flying stop us from discovering it.
Ah Ellie, this is just what I needed. I am indeed that nervous flyer and up until last year it did stop me going abroad.
Last year a family member passed away and it was almost an epiphany moment which made me realise that, life's to short, and you should never put things off because……….,.
Just because. So I booked a short trip and it was terrifying, but I did it. I am flying to Canada next month and I have to admit that the sleepless nights have started already. I shall take these tips on board and will let you know how I get on.
Thankyou for sharing.
Ah that's such a lovely comment Jade, so sorry to hear about your family member but chuffed that you've since been away on holiday. Have the best time in Canada!
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I haven't travelled with Norwegian so it was interesting to hear what you thought of their Premier Class. It's always good to have extra leg room and fast track security!
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This is so helpful! I'm flying for the first time in 17 years in July and I'm SO nervous! Definitely a good idea to alert the staff, always nice to know you're being looked after x
Up until a few years ago I was such a nervous flyer – I hated the taking off, the landing and the knowledge to I was 30 000 feet above the earth… so pretty much everything to do with flying!
However, these days I love the whole experience – grabbing a glass of in flight wine & some Pringles whilst I drool over Arrow en rout to my next destination. But saying that I still cannot bring myself to go to the toilet on the plane, that just freaks me the hell out!
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I've never really been a nervous flyer to be honest but my best friend is so she takes a sleeping tablet to get through flights! xx
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Ahh Elle this is such a helpful and motivating read! I never really used to be a nervous flyer, but in recent years, maye because I haven't flown anywhere in a long time, the thought of going on a plane, kind of freaks me out! Thank you for sharing your tips, they are so helpful, going to put them into practice when I go away next year! 🙂
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This was great Elle – I'm not a nervous flyer but I am a lover of making travel more smooth and enjoyable so this was just as useful for that! I'm flying Norwegian to Finland on Thursday, so glad you liked them so much!
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I remember when I was younger on my first plane ride my mum was petrified that I'd be petrified on the flight, and apparently all I did was ask when I was allowed to open my bag of chips? Thinking about food even from a young age, clearly I had my priorities sorted!
In all seriousness though I think for me entertainment is a massive one, on long haul flights for example I'll sometimes watch a couple of movies back to back and if I really like the movie it makes time fly (no pun intended…) so damn much.
Julia // The Sunday Mode
I'm SUCH a nervous flyer. I'm perfectly fine until I step on the plane and suddenly all my anxieties and worries completely bury me!
Will 100% take your advice on how to make flying more enjoyable, especially was I'm off to New York soon as the length of the flight is already making me nervous!
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