For a lot of people, flying is a really scary thing.
And
that fear can come from a few different factors. You’ve heard
stories about planes that have crashed (even though it’s rare).
You’re gonna be in this metal tube a few miles above the ground.
And you’re putting your life in the hands of people you don’t
even know.
Part
of flight attendant training is learning how to handle a passenger
who has anxiety about flying. If someone steps on to the plane and
tells them, “Hey, I’m pretty nervous about this”, they have
ways to deal with it. They need to keep that passenger comfortable,
and everyone on the plane safe.
One
thing a fearful passenger can do is ask to meet the pilot. This might
not always be possible, but in many cases the pilot is happy to meet
a nervous flier and provide some reassurance. Then, a few minutes
later when the plane is taking off, you can think “this feels a
little scary, but I met the person who’s flying the plane, and they
seemed to know what they’re doing”.
But
takeoff is just the first part – you still have to get back to
earth. What if the plane is landing, and no one – not even the
pilot – knows that anything is wrong...
Until
you hit the ground.
Full
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https://WhatWasThatLike.com/249
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