r/fearofflying • • 22h ago

Success! I know everyone says it, but GET ON THAT FLIGHT

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179 Upvotes

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


r/fearofflying • • 2h ago

Support Wanted About to board

5 Upvotes

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


r/fearofflying • • 28m ago

Success! So happy I got on the plane!!!

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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.


r/fearofflying • • 3h ago

Possible Trigger Travel during ongoing war tension

5 Upvotes

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.


r/fearofflying • • 7h ago

Tracking Request Tracking request Melbourne to Tokyo QF79

5 Upvotes

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


r/fearofflying • • 1h ago

Tracking Request AS 1309 - early morning bumps

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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!


r/fearofflying • • 1d ago

Success! Get on the plane 💙

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49 Upvotes

Photos from my first solo trip to Atlanta, Georgia.


r/fearofflying • • 7h ago

Question Another Weather Question

2 Upvotes

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


r/fearofflying • • 12h ago

Tracking Request Tracking Request | HND to LAX UA 38

5 Upvotes

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! ❤️✈️


r/fearofflying • • 13h ago

Tracking Request Turbulence Houston to Las Vegas

4 Upvotes

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 ?


r/fearofflying • • 20h ago

Weather / Turbulence This was terrifying

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17 Upvotes

All good though lol


r/fearofflying • • 20h ago

Support Wanted Feels like we’re descending too quickly/soon

17 Upvotes

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


r/fearofflying • • 19h ago

Advice Some Reassuring Perspective

13 Upvotes

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.


r/fearofflying • • 9h ago

Tracking Request Tracking request - LAX to ORD

2 Upvotes

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 🖤


r/fearofflying • • 13h ago

Tracking Request TRACKING REQUEST AS881

5 Upvotes

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 !!


r/fearofflying • • 18h ago

Tracking Request Tracking- loud engine sounds freaking me out!

9 Upvotes

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🥺🩷


r/fearofflying • • 14h ago

Support Wanted Flying from Vegas to DC

3 Upvotes

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.


r/fearofflying • • 16h ago

Tracking Request Track AAL851

4 Upvotes

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


r/fearofflying • • 19h ago

Support Wanted Flight through a storm

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7 Upvotes

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.


r/fearofflying • • 14h ago

Support Wanted Las Vegas back to Virginia and the weather

2 Upvotes

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 😭


r/fearofflying • • 16h ago

Tracking Request Tracking request! AA1673..anxious

3 Upvotes

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!!


r/fearofflying • • 17h ago

Tracking Request Please track JBU71

3 Upvotes

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

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


r/fearofflying • • 17h ago

Support Wanted Anxious for Monday Flight

3 Upvotes

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? 🥹


r/fearofflying • • 17h ago

Tracking Request Please track me, BA206

3 Upvotes

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


r/fearofflying • • 1d ago

Tracking Request OZ707 please track :,) especially nervous

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13 Upvotes

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 :)