The Fearless Flyer: How to Fly in Comfort and Without Trepidation Book

	How to Use this Book	13
1	Fear and Control: Letting Go	17
2	Fear of Flying	19
3	How to Focus Your Mind's Eye to Reduce Anxiety	21
	Guided Imagery	21
	Learning the Technique	22
	Active and Passive Relaxation	30
	Finding the Right Fantasy	32
	Rehearsing a Relaxed Flight	38
	The Day of Your Flight	46
4	Knowledge Is Power	47
	How the Plane Stays in the Air	47
	Weather and Turbulence	51
	How U.S. Planes Are Regulated for Safety	53
	Inflight Sights, Sounds, and Vibrations	58
5	If You're Still Having a Hard Time	62
	Desensitization	62
	Therapy	63
	Fearful Flyer Programs	63
6	Schedule to Avoid Delays	67
	Air Traffic Patterns	67
	Crossing Time Zones	68
	Flight Classification: Connecting, Nonstop, Direct	69
7	The ABCs of Seat Selection and Boarding Passes	71
	Which Seat Is Best?	71
	Boarding Passes	79
8	Strategies for Eating Well	81
	Ordering Special Meals	82
	Brown Bagging	83
9	Manage Luggage Like an Expert	87
	Checking Your Luggage	87
	Traveling with Carry-ons	90
	Choosing Luggage for Comfort	92
	Dealing with Damaged, Late, or Lost Luggage	94
10	The Advantages of Arriving Early	98
11	Navigate Security Checkpoints with Ease	100
	Film	102
	Computer Equipment	102
12	How to Cope with Changes in Air Pressure	103
	Ear Pain and Popping	103
	Swollen Feet	106
	Sluggish Digestion	106
	Scheduling Dental Work	107
	Attention, Divers!	107
13	The Truth about the Air up There	108
	Breathing in a Crowded Space	108
	Breathing Desert Air	110
	Coping with Smoking	113
	Managing Volatile the Temperatures	114
14	Avoid Backaches	116
	Posture	116
	Stretching and Circulation	120
15	Escape Noise	122
	Earplugs	122
	Headphones	123
16	Sleep Soundly	124
	Getting Comfortable	124
	Blocking Light and Sound	126
	Safeguarding Your Sanctity	127
17	Prevent Motion Sickness	128
	A Clash of the Senses	128
	Staying Comfortable	129
	Medication Options	131
	Airbag Etiquette	133
18	How to Deal with Difficult Passengers	134
	Employing Social Cues	134
	Speaking Your Mind	136
	If You're Sitting Near Children	136
19	Fly Defensively	138
20	Know Your Rights	141
	Delays	142
	Cancellations	143
	Overbooking	144
21	Make the Most of Your Layovers	147
	Stashing the Heavies	147
	Sleuthing Airport Conveniences	148
	Conducting Business	152
22	Avoid Jet Lag	154
	Your Body's Internal Clock	154
	Tips for Easier Adjustment	155
	Method I: Signaling with Melatonin	156
	Method II: The Anti-Jet Lag Diet	157
	Anxiety and Attitude	159
	A Departing Note	161
	Appendix A: Additional Information for Flyers	163
	Appendix B: Sources for Flight Books and Accessories	179
	Appendix C: Consumer Flying Publications	183
	Index	185