Does anyone like flying? I’ve developed this massive phobia over time and was hoping to be inspired by why it’s actually awesome to fly compared to driving. I used to fly a lot and now I get crippling anxiety over quick business trips mostly due to what I see on news and TikTok showing me countless scary clips. I have a trip next week that I’m dreading Edit: currently a…

Beware flying on flying on JetBlue…it is starting to unravel Former JetBlue employee here with a warning: with the announcements of their flights to Europe, they are neglecting the planes in the U.S. Flight attendants are quitting because they are so worn out from flying in planes where half of the TVs are broken, they don’t have enough food or snacks that they advertise are such a big deal, it’s getting …

Pilot Arrested For Intoxication Moments Before Flying 267 Passengers A flight from Paris to Washington D.C. was canceled after the pilot was arrested before he could go drunk flying over the weekend. Read more…

Growing fear of flying I’ve always loved travelling. Absolutely anywhere at anytime. I’ve been travelling since i was 4 almost every other year. When i was younger i loved going onto planes and sitting at the window seat. I’ve gone to so many places since i was young. In a few days i’ll be going off to europe for a month and i’m from canada. We will have two layovers,…

I want to travel more but… scared of flying. What’s some flying tips? I have flown before honestly never had anything bad happen. Always been scared since a kid. Last time I flew anywhere was to California from Portland Oregon for work and did it about 6 times over a three months span. I just hate it so much. Started dating someone and I want to travel with her cause I want to see things. What are some things that…

First time flying to Australia I’d be flying to Sydney from Michigan, it’ll be only my second ever time flying out of the country (first time was to Mexico through spirit) given this is going to be a 20+ hour flight, I was looking for recommendations or opinions on what would be the best/ most comfortable flight for the price, thank you! submitted by /u/deitering

Passengers Stuck For Hours In 111-Degree Plane A Glimpse Into The Future Of Flying The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating how folks on a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta ended up stranded on the tarmac for four hours with no air conditioning last week. Climate change doesn’t just threaten additional weather delays and heat exhaustion cases, it could severely disrupt flying altogether. Read more…

Canada – 8 year old white son flying with my non-white partner My 8 year old son will be flying from the east coast to Pearson this week with my partner. I’m wondering if it’s necessary for my partner to travel with some sort of documentation stating that he has my and my ex-spouse’s permission to be travelling with my son with our contact information. My partner and I are not married yet and he and my son …

LPT: When Flying in the U.S., Get In Your Zen Space Flying in the U.S. is a challenge. TSA is a pain, the airports are crowded, food sucks, gates get changed, flights get canceled, etc. None of this is in your control. Getting upset or angry won’t help. It’s a perfect time to practice zen. Relax, go with the flow, be prepared for anything, listen to instructions and wait your turn. And relax. …

Flying with a musical instrument. So I will be flying in the following days and I was trying to find a way to get my instrument safely and securely with me. At this point let me clarify that safely and securely means: getting it as carry on baggage in a by-the-book way (I know many people employ dubious tactics to get their instruments on board) and avoiding the cargo hold at al…

First time flying with Ryanair Hi! In few days it will be my first time flying with Ryanair and I would have few questions (and yes, I know they’re stupid). When I check-in online, do I have to go to the check-in desk at the airport, if I have just one luggage which I take on the board? I’m taking backpack which is few centimetres higher than the limit. But it won’t be full …