How do I get over my fear of claustrophobia on a plane?

Consider an aisle seat to help with your fear of flying Having more space to move around and to get up and walk around when needed could make all the difference in helping you feel at ease. “If you're plagued by claustrophobia, make sure you pick an aisle seat before flying,” says Lloyd.



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Try holding your breath and then breathing deeply, or better still, force yourself to breathe out for as long as you can and then take a long, deep breath. Seif and Farchione both recommended taking deep breaths, since this triggers the calming response and can help to prevent hyperventilation.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT focuses on helping you change the way you think about flying. It might include learning about how planes work, or reviewing safety statistics for air travel versus other forms of travel. Your therapist can also teach you techniques to manage certain triggers.

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Flight anxiety medication
  • fluvoxamine (Faverin)
  • citalopram (Celexa)
  • escitalopram (Lexapro)
  • paroxetine (Paxil)


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Flight attendants will be skilled in helping you take your mind off the anxiety. They'll ask you all about where your from, what you do, what your family is like, where you're going, what you'll do there- they'll ask you to tell stories, describe things that you like, and remind you that everything is going to be okay.

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All U.S. carriers and gate agents should aware of the preboarding rules, but if you have a disability such that you need extra time or assistance to board, have self-identified this need at the gate (ideally ~30 minutes or more before boarding) and are denied the opportunity to preboard (or preboarding occurs after ...

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Take a melatonin pill. That's the hormone that our bodies use to put us to sleep naturally. Pop the pill a few hours before the flight.

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Flight attendants are trained in first aid – and this covers panic attacks and supporting people with anxiety on a flight. This training includes the questions they should ask someone having a panic attack and how to manage you out of one.

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Experts reveal where the germs are hiding and how to stay healthy and comfortable while airborne.
  • Please! ...
  • Skip the ice in your drink. ...
  • Don't sit in your seat the entire flight. ...
  • Ditch your contact lenses. ...
  • Don't turn off the air vent over your seat. ...
  • Don't eat food after it's fallen on the tray table. ...
  • Don't use the blankets.


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The best thing you can do to prevent jet lag is to get a lot of sleep the night before your flight. If you board the plane sleep deprived, you're less likely to fall asleep when you want to on the flight, and less likely to stay asleep. Not getting enough rest before a trip starts you at a disadvantage already.

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Create a Sleep Nook
In the window seat, you can recline your seat just enough so you can still look out the window if needed. The seat usually has an adjustable headrest, so using this as a pillow adds a bit of comfort. Also, use the footrest or prop your feet on top of a carry-on bag.

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The list of triggers is long: turbulence, take-off, landings, terrorism, crashes, social anxieties, or being too far from home. Some people fear fire, illness spread through the air system, using the toilets, or violence on a plane.

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Early morning on-time performance is all thanks to the thin air traffic. As Forbes explained, airspace is less likely to be crowded in the morning, as all the previous days' flights have long landed. But as planes build up and wait for takeoff, air traffic controllers begin to delay departures and landings.

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Get to the airport two hours early for domestic travel. Get to the airport three hours early for international travel. Mornings, evenings, and holidays are always busy. Please plan for extra time.

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As long as you follow these tips, you'll be able to survive that early morning flight like a true pro.
  1. Pack and Organize in Advance. ...
  2. Reserve Ground Transportation. ...
  3. Think Twice About Caffeine. ...
  4. Get Comfortable. ...
  5. Don't Overstimulate Yourself.


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