Whooo
We are just waiting for a completion date so we can book our one way tickets too!!!
Good Luck C x

Good luck Brisben, singapore airlines are excellent, brilliant with the kids too. Have a safe journey hope its not too bad for you.

Jackie x

Hey thanks Jackie, I feel better now everything is in place and I have a few days to relax before we go !

You're having a busy week Brisben. Congratulations on getting your flights booked. We're going with the same airline and they come so highly recommended I'm sure you'll be fine.

Gill

Nice one Gill , yep well excited , not many days left for me now, canny wait man

I was just about to say - Valium.

See you soon Ben ...

This flying thing has been plaguing me over the weekend, getting me down now, don't wanna see the quack but do need help, any body tried any herbal remedies ?

I use this as well as it helps to keep you calm but also alert when you need to be

I use it for exams as well

It would help to know what it is that scares you when flying. Is it the whole experience, the thought of turbulence, claustrophobia, the noises and movements?
If you can think through what it is that actually makes you anxious you'll be more able to deal with it.
Medication is one way to deal with the issue but not the only way.
Most people find the take-off and landing a little uncomfortable, especially if you are sitting behind the wings. Its a bit like sitting at the back of a bus on a bumpy road.
Once you are in the air it really is much more comfortable. I dont know if you have done much flying but on a long haul flight you cruise at such a high altitude that you are way above most weather systems and there is little turbulence.
Every fear can be rationalised and dealt with if you are willing to face up to it and it sounds as though you are so you are nearly there.
Bear in mind that major airports are very strict with maintenance and Singapore Airlines is a major carrier. The planes receive better care than any train, taxi or bus you have ever been in.
If you really are feeling deep anxiety over flying you should speak to a Dr as they can put you in touch with people who can help or medicate you - whichever you prefer.
I'd say that it would be better to deal with the problem head on and beat it - Oz is a big place and flying is the best way to get around!
Hope you are able to beat the fear and fly drug free. Maybe you'll even learn to enjoy it!

Personally speaking, it's the thought of the plane falling out of the air, crashing and me dying. What's not to be scared of?!

Keep the trolly dollies busy by ordering shorts...

HTH

Thanks for that, I think George hit the nail on the head, take of is shitty and so is landing, mid air not to bad at all, I am feeling a little better today about the whole thing, I have flown many times and this is where the problem comes from, I had a bad experience coming from Chicago to London late last year where bad weather caused major turbulence for like 6 hours of the flight, I am sure if the weather is better than what it was that day I will fel better straight away. To be honest the weather was so severe then it is unlikely to be that bad again.....Anyway I have come to realise I have no choice so I best grit my teeth and go for it,

I mean the fear doesn't stop me flying but I dislike it.

Sorry, Ben.

You sound a much better flyer than me - at least you're not too bad mid-air. And you'll have lots to look forwards to: thinking about all the exciting things you'll do when you get here should help take your mind off things. It's a necessary evil - and quite short, in the grand scheme of things.

I agree, I looked at going by boat , but the thought of 30+ days on a boat in bad seas, filled me with even more fear. Your right though 23 hours isn't too long in the scheme of it all !!

I'm worse at sea than I am in the air. For someone who loves to travel, I'm not very good at being on the move.