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Pilot reveals best time to travel if you're an anxious flyer - and which seat to book
A seasoned pilot has shared practical advice for passengers tackling flying anxiety this summer - including the best time to travel and which seat to select.
Captain Chris and his wife, Laurie, run their YouTube channel, Travel Tips by Laurie, where they regularly share luggage hacks, airport security advice, holiday outfit ideas, aviation secrets, and more.
In a recent video, part of their 'Ask a Pilot' series, Captain Chris, from the US, answered a range of questions sent in from their followers about flying - including how someone can combat nerves whilst taking to the skies.
According to the airline captain, early mornings are the best time to fly as the air is generally cooler and less turbulent before the day heats up, especially in summer.
This likely reduces the chances of bumps during takeoff and throughout the flight.
He also recommends booking seats near the front or over the wings, as they experience less turbulence compared to the rear of the plane.
Captain Chris added: 'I realise with a lot of airlines it costs extra to sit up there now, but closer to the airplane you'll feel less of the 'yaw' (a side-to-side motion the back of the tail makes) that an airplane has.'
Finally, he urged: 'Ask if you can talk to the pilots and tell them that you're an anxious flyer - a lot of pilots will tell you the forecast and what the rides are going to be like - so don't be shy!'
In the comments, one plane passenger wrote: 'I was a nervous flier due to turbulence and Laurie's video really helped me. I would tell the flight attendant that I was a nervous flier and they would check in with me after we hit a patch of turbulence.
Meanwhile, a veteran pilot has shared one surprising skill that makes a good captain - and it has nothing to do with flying.
Steve Schreiber, 63, from New Orleans, US, has had 26 years of flying experience - including eleven as a captain - which saw him spend a total of 5,860 hours navigating the skies in 60 different aircraft.
Also known by his pseudonym Captain Steve online, the former United States Navy officer often shares safety tips on all things flying to his TikTok channel, @captainsteeeve, where he boasts over 370K followers.
