Cure your fear of flying FAST!

Anxious about planes? Scared of travelling by car? Here's how to put an end to your worries

If you’re afraid of air travel, it’s likely you’re missing out on holidays abroad. Or maybe you hate getting behind the wheel, so never plan road trips as a result? More than half of Brits have a phobia, with 48%* avoiding certain situations. ‘While fear is a protective emotional reaction and a normal healthy response, it can cause problems when out of proportion to the context,’ says hypnotherapist Paul Wright (phobiagone.com). Ready to reclaim your summer? Our expert tips will help you to get over whatever’s holding you back. 

Take a flight

It’s the easiest way to see the world, but 21% of us* find flying nerve-racking. But why? ‘While air travel is incredibly safe and highly regulated, fear can be made up of anxiety around turbulence, claustrophobia, fear of heights, fear of the unknown, or not being in control,’ explains Mark Wein, course director of the easyJet Fearless Flyer course. The good news is, there are ways to calm your fears.

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