EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 21 MIN
✈️ Chill, Fly Calm: Overcoming Fear of Flying
from Over the Hill and Far Away: Seniors Who Travel · host Travelling In My 70s
This travel blog post from Roberta Hill provides a supportive guide for older travellers who experience anxiety about aviation safety. Roberta acknowledges recent high-profile accidents last year but emphasizes that these are statistical outliers compared to the massive volume of daily successful flights. To help readers manage their fear, the source outlines practical coping strategies, such as focused breathing techniques, physical grounding exercises, and distractions like calming audiobooks or games. It further suggests educating oneself about the mechanical resilience of airplanes and the extensive training pilots undergo to handle challenges such as turbulence. Ultimately, the text encourages travellers to focus on their destination and purpose rather than on their phobias, so they can continue exploring the world.
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