Fear of flying? How to get special treatment from airlines
I am terrified of taking off and landing, and quite honestly, I cry for at least an hour before boarding a plane.

However........when you check in, tell the clerk you're afraid of flying. It's noted.
When you get to the boarding desk, tell the clerk there. You will be allowed on the plane first.
Tell the cabin crew you're afraid. They will bring you alcohol.
They will check on you throughout the flight. They will bring more free beer during the flight.
Turbulence? Pffft......more beer, and the cabin crew will ensure you are ok afterwards.
Landed? You get off the plane first.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Sat 12 Apr 2008, 5:45, 4 replies)

is this true?
I have to fly to go to Croatia this summer, I've never flown before, BUT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH BEING IN THE AIR!!

If true, the journey may be tolerable
(Multi-Coloured Pop Shop "twat with a ukulele", Sat 12 Apr 2008, 10:55, closed)

Kind of true
But not for any charter flights. Its tough shit with them, buddy, but the regular flights just want to go without any hitches, so they ply you with alcohol. Works too!
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Sat 12 Apr 2008, 11:41, closed)

coooool :D
*makes mental note for future reference*
( Jeccius Steam Borderlands 2 junkie, Sat 12 Apr 2008, 12:58, closed)

Kristoff - oh yes.
I have done this on 2 international flights (both ways - Virgin are the best and BA are pretty damned good about it) and on several domestic flights within the US - most airlines are more than willing to accommodate you.
I've also found that if you tell your fellow passengers (next to you) then they don't freak out if you start freaking out.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Sat 12 Apr 2008, 16:06, closed)