I have a flight in 3 days – how do I manage my anxiety?
Planning and preparation can reduce anxiety If you’re flying in 3 days and are beginning to feel anxious you’ll want to do everything you can … Read More
Access evidence-based calming techniques for fear of flying and anxiety in the air.
This section provides access to a range of tools including practical breathing exercises, grounding methods, and mindfulness strategies that can help to ease nerves before and during a flight. L
earn how relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and steady breathing can reduce aviation anxiety and help you fly above fear.
Planning and preparation can reduce anxiety If you’re flying in 3 days and are beginning to feel anxious you’ll want to do everything you can … Read More
In-flight anxiety is a psychological issue that can have a strong physiological impact. Alongside breathing and grounding exercises, positive affirmations can help to bring your … Read More
In brief: Supporting someone else with flight anxiety Travelling with someone who panics? This can be a trigger to you, even if you’ve never panicked … Read More
In brief Focus on restoring calm Once the immediate symptoms of a panic attack have subsided, it’s important that you refocus your attention to restore … Read More
In brief Why anxiety can appear suddenly when flying Sudden anxiety during a flight is a common psychological response as your brain flips from a … Read More
In brief Why it can be easier to fly when you have to Anticipatory anxiety is a huge problem for anxious flyers who want to … Read More
In brief Staying calm discretely Nervous flyers are often worried they’ll experience a panic attack on a plane, and the attention this will bring. Thankfully, … Read More
In brief Why anxiety can peak before a flight Anticipatory anxiety is the fear and distress experienced in advance of a situation that has not … Read More
In brief Why mindfulness if effective for reducing anxiety Mindfulness offers a different way to respond to the fear of flying. It is not about … Read More
In brief Why sleep can help reduce pre-flight anxiety Good sleep and effective relaxation are two of the best ways to prepare for flying and … Read More
In brief Why grounding works to reduce anxiety Grounding techniques are practical tools designed to bring you back to the present moment. Instead of being … Read More
In brief How breathing techniques can reduce anxiety Breathing techniques can reduce the body’s stress response during flight, helping to keep you calm and confident. … Read More
Clear, evidence-based guidance to help you understand why flying feels frightening – with practical tools to feel calmer and more in control before and during your flight.