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[Taniec]

I'm going to be on a plane for the first time in my life heading to Minneapolis to check out the University of Minnesota campus since I will be attending in the fall. I'm actually pretty nervous going on this flight. I hear these stories on the news every once in a while of a plane crashing and erupting into a fireball resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people. It is statistically more safe than driving a car but nonetheless I have my reservations. I'll be heading out with my older brother who has business to do in the city. He flies every month or so but still...I'm kind of worried. Any advice?

[Strife26]

Think of your own greatest ability. Are you a decent driver? Would you trust going on a car ride with you as the driver?

Basicly, remember that the people who are taking care of and flying the plane are profesionals. It's the only thing that they do.


Personally, I love flying. Especially seeing different airports.

If you're flying into Mineapolis, be sure to vist the 'Wok and Roll' in the airport. It's one of my favorite places.

[Wiles]

I wouldn't worry too much. There isn't much to get excited about on a passenger plane, it is a pretty uneventful experience. It is nice to see the world from up high, though.

[Labs]

I wouldn't worry too much. There isn't much to get excited about on a passenger plane, it is a pretty uneventful experience. It is nice to see the world from up high, though.

Pfft, tell that to the elves flying off the drawbridge.

[Mr Tk]

Your flying in the US. You've got more paved airports than the rest of the world combined. If anything goes wrong with the plane you're never to far from a landing strip.

[inaluct]

The last time I went on a plane, I played Sardines (it's reverse hide and seek) in the airport. It was awesome. I hid like 15 feet from the terminal and none of my friends could find me. It was really fun.

You should play it on the plane.

[DJ]

The only bad thing that might happen is getting mauled by security when you accidentally say "bomb". And now that I've planted that in you subconscious, you will say "bomb" for sure.

[Darkone]

Nothing to worry about. The biggest problem you might have is possibly with air pressure, as the pressurized cabin might give you an earache on your first time up  Its actually fun taking off in the smaller planes, as you can feel the acceleration when they open up the throttle.

[Creamcorn]

Nothing to worry about. The biggest problem you might have is possibly with air pressure, as the pressurized cabin might give you an earache on your first time up  Its actually fun taking off in the smaller planes, as you can feel the acceleration when they open up the throttle.

I like having my ears pop on Airplane lines, also who says that air plane food is bad!? It's alright by my standards.

[ToonyMan]

Make sure to bring a ketchup bottle and shampoo for good luck.  Tell the guard that, "It's your special luggage."  You'll be fine.  Resist all commands too.

[Karlito]

You might have trouble with the whole air pressure in the ears thing, since it can be quite painful for some people.  If you can't get the hang of closing your mouth, plugging your nose, and blowing method, bring some gum to chew, since that usually helps.

Also, don't listen to anything ToonyMan says.

[Yanlin]

Remember. For every aircraft passenger that dies, there are thousands others that don't.

[inaluct]

YOU COULD BE THAT ONE PASSENGER THAT DIES

THIS COULD BE YOUR LAST DAY ON EARTH

[Creamcorn]

YOU COULD BE THAT ONE PASSENGER THAT DIES

THIS COULD BE YOUR LAST DAY ON EARTH

Now now, let's not scare this earth walker.

[Samyotix]

Do you worry yourself sick every time you get into a car?
You should ... there's a lot more car accidents per mile travelled than plane accidents. Or maybe you shouldn't worry about flying too much.
While I do feel uncomfortable when flying, I kinda stick to that thought, and it helps. 
Also you're likely not to use Aeroflot or an African airline for a flight to Minneapolis ... I heard these crash slightly more often than average, which in turn means on a US domestic flight you have a below-average risk (considering the overall risk involved in civil aviation).

Why does one see plane crashes on TV? Because they're spectacular. Viewers want to see flames and firetrucks and smoke, not boring statistics about the thousands of fatal road accidents each year. Relax, try to have a good time. I find that reading (in a concentrated manner, maybe not the aircraft safety instructions but a book or magazine) during the landing helps too - basically you have a choice of watching what's going on, even if it makes you queasy; or getting into the novel and pretending you're on a bus or train.

BTW, don't applaud the pilot after the landing, only Tourists and Noobs do that 

Edit: I don't want to sound like my own mother but: Make sure to drink something, it is supposed to help with the low pressure thing. You can't bring liquids into the airport, so just buy a half liter of bottled water when you're in the security zone (or drink plenty before going. I usually have two large beers and a bubblegum to cover the smell