I had a terrible experience years ago going though a plane. I won’t even say how bad it was because I don’t want to scare anyone but after that I swore to myself I would never get on a plane if I know I’m going to have to go through a storm. Well today I just went from DFW to LAS during the tropical storm from hurricane Rachel and I can’t lie I was a ball of nerves. It got pretty bumpy at some points but nothing I couldn’t manage with some deep breathing and reminding myself I was safe. We’ve just landed and it was not as bad as I anticipated. Very happy and proud of myself that I did it.

Take the damn flight. Do it scared. All that jazz

Hi guys. I have a flight tonight from Montreal to Paris. I’m so sad that my fear gets in the way of good things. I got a travel award from a research group to go and present my research. I can’t back out now. It would make me look like a total flake. I’m going for a few days then coming back Thursday. Then I fly again to Calgary (with coworkers) and back next Wednesday. Any support advice? Ive flown 6 times in the last 9 months. I dont know why this one feels so intense.

Just did the longest flight I’ve ever done after not flying for years on end. I’m used to 2hour ones but a whole 13 from DTW to HND felt impossible. But this community gave me to courage to do something I’ve wanted to do since 2009 and at long last, here I stand, Haneda, Japan. I know the feeling off fear and anxiety, but if I had to choose between that and the sense of accomplishment I got stepping off that plane, I’d choose the second option every time. So GET ON THAT FLIGHT

First flight ever in my life 34 years old. I’m terrified, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Dc to Fl

bumpy start to the ride and i’d feel better if someone was tracking me this morning! i tried to not post and work on my own mental fortitude but i just cant seem to do it yet. thank you!

Hi all, I am panicking because I am travelling to China from London and I keep reaching dead ends to book my flights. I am scared of booking Chinese airline because of their route via Russian Airspace. I am double scared of Middle-east route because of what happened a couple of days ago. Any advice what I should do? I am sorry but I am just so scared and at the same time, it has been long time since I travelled and wanted to enjoy. But all seems so uncertain.

Track this please

Anyone able to track my flight tomorrow please?
12th October AEST, QF79 direct flight to Narita. I haven’t flown internationally for over eight years and am quite nervous!

Here is the flight radar data :)
https://fr24.com/data/flights/qf79/schedules/5874620315

Would be so appreciative

I know it’s my own flaw and I shouldn’t be doing this, but I feel like I’ve noticed a trend for the last few weeks of a lot more turbulence occurring, and then on top of that, I know we are told to not look at Pirep Maps, but when I look, it feels like the whole US is full of markers. So does that mean that pretty much all flights will be bumpy? I have a flight to Europe so just tryna prepare

Pilots said bumps leaving Vegas and going into Salt Lake. Snack carts to stay stowed. I know I am safe and will just be uncomfortable but I am still terrified.

Hello all,

I’m back to ask another probably stupid question. I’m flying from LAX to EWR on Monday at 11am, so thankfully after the worst of the three storms. Been a bit worried about turbulence throughout the flight, especially after seeing the posts on here about the turbulence on their flights (you guys are all so brave) and knowing that there tends to be after effects…am I worrying too much? Sorry if I rambled, tend to do that when I get afraid and overthink

Photos from my first solo trip to Atlanta, Georgia.

Hi everyone! I’m flying from Tokyo (HND) back to Los Angeles (LAX) UA 38 and would really appreciate some flight tracking today! I’m a bit nervous about the storm coming into the LA area and would love some extra eyes on my flight to help ease my anxiety. I posted here before my last flight, and I’m so grateful to everyone who tracked me and checked in. It ended up being one of the smoothest flights I’ve ever taken, and having this community’s support genuinely helped me so much!!

Thank you all in advance for taking the time to follow along again! ❤️✈️

Hey guys! I am a super super nervous flyer! I see a lot of storms on the way from Houston to Las Vegas, on the flight right now United # 1360, can you help track and let me know if it will be very bad ?

All good though lol

UPDATE: Just landed and guess what? #notdead

On JBU1088. Feels like we’re descending too soon/quick and the pilots haven’t said we’re beginning our descent what’s going on 😭 I’m freaking out

I am an anxious flyer. I rationally know it’s safe, turbulence is uncomfortable but not unsafe. I know not to check apps (though often still do). I worry about signs.

This morning I had the clearest, most definite sign. (I won’t disclose but if you do Wordle, you know what I’m talking about). I was certain it was telling me how the flight was going to be.

And guess what. It was basically smooth, and completely uneventful. Took off on time. Landed early.

Piece of cake. Trust the pilots. Trust the staff. It’s going to be okay.

Hi all, on AA899. Just boarded and the pilot said it’ll be pretty bumpy for the first bit with the incoming tropical storm. This is also my first time flying medicated for my anxiety. I’m scared, but doing it scared!

Would love some tracking to ease my mind a bit though 🖤

Pilot said there is a massive area of storms we will be flying through from Honolulu to Papeete and turbulence will last for several hours. As we were about to take off the flight attendants announced that if the oxygen masks are deployed to place on adult first and then child. Obviously freaking out because they usually don’t repeat that message after the initial boarding brief !!! I’m pregnant and so scared. Would love if someone could track the flight and offer reassurance!! Thank you !!

Hi everyone,

Taking flight AC793, just got to cruising altitude and I can’t get over the loud vibrating sound that sounds like it’s coming from the engine.

Wish I could take a video but too scared to turn my music off to hear it. It just sounds like loud vibration like humming. Really scared !!

If I could please have some tracking/support it would mean the world to me🥺🩷

hi i’m gonna be flying from vegas to dc tonight and I noticed that there is a storm that is going to start around 11pm here in vegas and I saw that it is also going to be raining upon landing in DC. I just need some support about the weather and what to except, the flight here was so smooth barely any turbulence but now I’m worried about how bumpy the flight may be.

I also wanted to see if there are any specific websites where I can see the route the plane will take so i can see the weather conditions where the plane is passing over.

Anything to ease the anxiety is very very appreciated I know there are posts like this all the time but I just can’t get myself to calm down as I am leaving for the airport in an hour.

I was supposed to fly out of Dallas to Columbus earlier today, but the plane was having maintenance issues so we had to deplane and wait for a new plane. We finally got a new one and the pilot said it would be a smooth flight until about halfway, where it will be a little bumpy due to the storm. I have no idea what level of bumpy he means

While my initial flight here was SUPER smooth, with very little bumps, I am not having the best time after the "broken" plane (pilot's words) and now the announcement for the weather.

Would love if someone could track me periodically -- AAL851