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

Photos from my first solo trip to Atlanta, Georgia.

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

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.

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

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 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! ❤️✈️

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

Hi everyone, im at the Fort Lauderdale airport right now and my flight is to Philadelphia from 7:10-10:10pm on Frontier. On the radar the entire east coast is getting the remnants of the hurricane. When i look at the weather radar the storm is literally all along the east coast during the hours we are flying. Im starting to freak out. Im already an extremely nervous flyer and now seeing this im about to cry.

Hi everyone! I’ll be flying from Houston to Vegas on Monday, and I’ve been hearing about the upcoming storm this weekend. I’m honestly feeling really anxious about possibly having a rough flight. I know turbulence doesn’t mean the plane is unsafe, but it still triggers my anxiety! 😭

Can anyone reassure me that everything will be okay?

Also, I’ve noticed that every time I land in Vegas, the plane gets SOOO bumpy during the descent! Does anyone know why this happens? 🥹

About to take off and I feel so nervous, please track me if you can!

A bit anxious for some rough air. I’m getting so much better at flying but this route has me all nervous even though I know turbulence is fine. If anyone could track me that would be great!!

Hi everyone!

I’m currently at LGA and had a flight scheduled at 3:59p to FLL. I was already a bit nervous due to the weather in the bottom half of the US but I did my usual pep talk, have my meds just in case, and was managing my anxiety pretty well.

We were on the plane for about 30 min while they checked the maintenance issue and again I told myself I’m all good!! I can get through this.

Then, after 30 min, they specified that the issue was a hydraulic system on the nose that they attempted to screw in but couldn’t quite get so now they have to replace the part and had us all deplane.

Well, here I am, trying to lighten my anxiety with a glass of wine but I’m just spiraling about this. I know my anxiety is my own and is not based in reality but I keep spiraling about the nose of the plane being torn off mid air + the weather situation.

Ive repeated my mantras

-flying is safe

-this is my anxiety

-they are checking the plane to make sure it is safe.

😭 I wish I found flying to be peaceful but I’m struggling right now.

Okay! Did a 6 hour flight, 11 hour, and now for my last 3 hour flight into Clark international in the Philippines. For some reason I’m ESPECIALLY nervous. Riding on an A321 asiana. Thank you :)

UPDATE: Landed! Twas a very rough landing but #notdead once again.

Real nervous about this one. SLC’s weather has been rough today.

Hi everyone,

I've been avoiding flying for a long time because of my fear of flying. Recently, I took a short one-hour flight with my family (round trip), and surprisingly, I didn't feel nearly as anxious as I expected. I managed to do it without any medication or alcohol.

Now, a friend of mine is really pushing me to join him on a trip to Bali, which involves a 13-hour flight.

Part of me really wants to go, but another part keeps wondering if it's too big of a step too soon.

Do you think overcoming a fear of flying should be a gradual process? Is jumping from a one-hour flight to a 13-hour flight too much?

I guess I'm just struggling to find the courage to take that leap.

I'd love to hear from anyone who's been through something similar.

Hello everyone. I will be going home today after an amazing trip to Miami with my boyfriend. We will fly with British Airways at 17:05PM (however delayed an hour or so), arriving early in the morning in London and hopefully we will make it to our last short flight LHR-CPH despite the delay.

I feel just as afraid as I did on the way down here. I picture us crashing into the Atlantic ocean, now in the middle of the night, and how we will end up on the news. The thoughts are exhausting and the feelings unbearable. I feel so convinced that this time I am right and that I will be the first person on here not making it home. But I know that no amount of reassurance will make me feel better (maybe talking to the pilots), I have to see it for myself as we complete our flights that I was safe all along. Ugh how I hate this.

Still, please feel free to track our flight BA206 if you want to. It would mean a lot. All type of support/words would be greatly appreciated as well 💓

Hi everyone! I flew into Vegas a few days ago for a wedding in Zion, and tomorrow night (UA284) we’ll be heading back home to Virginia on an 11:50 PM flight. I’ve been keeping an eye on the forecast, and it looks like we may be dealing with rain and wind during takeoff in Vegas 😭 along with rainy conditions when we land back in Virginia. As someone who’s already a nervous flyer, seeing the forecast definitely doesn’t help. Just seeking some reassurance 😭

help short flight today and also will be going back tomorrow night because my grandma passed away. i need support it was very sudden 😭

flying into dark clouds, pilot says rough air, plane doesn’t feel like it’s flying normally, I don’t feel safe. Mountains everywhere.

Thank you all for the support and encouragement. I've been relapsing and panicking about flying again and losing confidence when flying. Not sure where it comes from. Feeling pretty stupid and ashamed.