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7 tips to protect yourself while flying

How to plan for a bumpy ride

22 May 2024
7 tips to protect yourself while flying

Don’t let bad weather ruin your flight, plans, or mood. Stay calm (and safe) with this set of coping strategies.

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1. Use grounding techniques

1. Use grounding techniques

Use the 333 rule to ease anxiety – focus on 3 objects, 3 sounds, and move 3 body parts.
2. Practise deep breathing

2. Practise deep breathing

Again, use the 333 method - breathe through your nose for 3s, hold your breath for 3s, and breathe out for 3s.
3. Listen to announcements

3. Listen to announcements

Effective communication between the cockpit and cabin is key – pay attention to in-flight safety briefings
4. Focus on facts

4. Focus on facts

Modern planes are strong enough to handle turbulence which is caused by airflow, not faulty aircraft.
5. Stay buckled

5. Stay buckled

This is the most effective way of staying safe. Even a loosely buckled seatbelt can help prevent injuries.
6. Choose your seats wisely

6. Choose your seats wisely

Centre of gravity is strongest near the wings. Turbulence is also felt less near the front of the plane.
7. Time your flights

7. Time your flights

Daytime, seasons such as summer and winter are more prone to unstable weather conditions. Make an informed booking.

Lastly, make sure you are covered with a travel insurance when you fly.

Sources:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-deal-with-turbulence-anxiety-8404195
https://www.traveloka.com/en-sg/explore/tips/turbulence-a-guide-to-overcoming-flight-anxiety-trp/359949
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/singapore-airlines-incident-what-causes-turbulence-and-is-climate-change-making-it-worse

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