The association

History

More than forty years helping people who fear flying, in Geneva.

1980
Lucienne Skopek in Geneva
Lucienne Skopek, an American specialist in linguistics and communication, herself affected by fear of flying, sets up a course in Geneva after taking a course with Slim Cummings in New York.
Early years
From long-term follow-up to intensive course
Classes over several weeks, then an intensive 3½-day course at Geneva Airport. CTA support, then growing involvement from Swissair.
1995
Fabienne Regard & coaching
After her doctorate, Fabienne takes over from Lucienne Skopek and shapes the course around coaching: alumni accompany new participants.
2001
SWISS, Geneva Airport, Skyguide
Geneva Airport, SWISS and Skyguide become partners of the course. The newsletter and alumni activities become a signature of the programme.
2020
The alumni association
The association of former participants is formalised.
Since 2020
Training SWISS flight attendants
Since 2020, we train about twenty flight attendants from the SWISS Geneva base each year on managing fear of flying, as part of a partnership. They take part in the courses, learn from participants what fear means, discover our toolkit and share their love of this exciting profession.
2023
All activities under the Association
All activities are offered within the framework of the Association.
2020–2024
Public-interest recognition
From 2020 to 2024, the association was recognised as a public-interest organisation.

What has not changed