| If you are scared of flying or air travel then you are | | | | that you can board first and choose the seat that is |
| not in the minority. In the post-9/11 world, a good | | | | best for you instead of the one seat on the plane |
| percentage of people are fearful, and with good | | | | that you do not want above all others, which would |
| reason. Air travel has always been a major source of | | | | inevitably happen if you were to turn up late! Some |
| fear but there have been a few hints and tips that | | | | airlines actually allow you to choose your own seats |
| have been developed, tried and tested in recent | | | | so that you can allocate yourself where you like. |
| months. These tips cover literally everything from | | | | American Airlines is the best air travel company for |
| cancelled flight to key things to remember, and are all | | | | that. |
| designed to ensure that you rest easy with peace of | | | | Another reason to arrive at the airport early is to |
| mind in the time immediately before you board the | | | | avoid the queues at check in. If you have luggage |
| plane and during the flight itself. | | | | then at least two hours in advance for air travel is |
| First of all, make sure that you book your air travel | | | | about right. You can sit and have a coffee after your |
| nice and early. If you leave it until the last minute | | | | bags are taken care of and relax before you board. |
| then you are liable to have to travel on a flight that | | | | If you are already anxious then the crowded halls will |
| you do not want with times that do not suit you. | | | | do nothing to help you so always arrive early for air |
| Alternatively, it may be that you have to take a | | | | travel. |
| more expensive form of air travel. Booking early not | | | | If you are nervous about cancelled flights then make |
| only assures you your set, it can also save undue | | | | sure that you take a good book and a music player |
| panic too. If you have any frequent flyer miles you | | | | so that you can retreat to your own little world in |
| can also use them in part payment so that it will not | | | | case of an air travel delay. If your flight is announced |
| be as expensive as you think to fly. | | | | as cancelled then seek out a flight attendant to ask |
| If your budget is a priority then you may want to | | | | about another scheduled flight. He or she should be |
| look at flying off peak. Not only will the flights be | | | | able to direct you to the help desk and they can |
| cheaper, but they will also be less crowded and if | | | | alter your flight for you. Think of it as an opportunity |
| you suffer from anxiety, this could be just what you | | | | not to lose your temper or panic, but as an |
| need. The space will prevent you from having a panic | | | | opportunity to have a little me time, courtesy of air |
| attack and enable you to travel in style and comfort. | | | | travel. Few of us actually have time out these days |
| Off peak times are generally in the middle of the day | | | | so unexpected delays should be welcomed and not |
| or in the evening, so look for flights at those times | | | | feared. |
| of day. | | | | All in all, there is no situation that you should not be |
| If you happen to have booked on a flight that has | | | | able to deal with if you can think reasonably and |
| no reserved seats then check in early to make sure | | | | logically, so enjoy! |