The course
Toolkit
During the course, you will discover around thirty tools to fly calmly. Here are also reference points for each phase of the journey.
During the course, you will discover around thirty tools to fly calmly. The aim is to stop being afraid of being afraid. If my fridge at home is full of food, I will no longer be afraid of being hungry. It is the same with flying: if I have tools for each kind of fear, I will no longer have anticipatory fear.
Check Geneva Airport's FAQ to prepare your trip well.
If you feel anxious, write down your fears on a sheet of paper. Be specific: rather than "the plane makes worrying noises", describe the type of noise and link it to the flight phase. Putting fear into words has a calming effect.
Phase by phase
- The day before
Sleep well, eat lightly
Avoid stimulating drinks, prefer herbal tea, eat lightly, prepare comfortable clothes. Avoid disaster movies.
- The day itself
Arrive early
Arrive very early to avoid the stress of rushing. If possible, a seat at the front or over the wings. Do not try, that day, a medicine you have never taken before. Visit the shops — buying something can reduce stress.
- Boarding
Stepping onto the plane
Tell the cabin crew. Distract yourself: soft music, reading, conversation, games, crosswords, sudoku…
- Take-off
The most dreaded moment
Engine rumble, power increase, landing gear retracting, silence… Impressive, but it does not last long.
- In flight
The longest phase
Often fear fades. It is normal for the plane to move. Drink plenty of water, walk from time to time, keep your mind occupied.
- Landing
Almost on the ground
Tell yourself it is the end of the journey and that in a few minutes you will be on solid ground.