Is This Normal?

[SapphireSphinx9]

No, I don't think that it's weird. Lot's of people are scared to fly, even before 9/11...

I'm not one of them, but the thought does go through my head every time that I get into an airplane, that something may happen.

My main suggestion to you is to just try to be relaxed.

Are you going to be traveling by yourself? If you have someone going with you, then occupy yourself with conversation, or even card games. If you're traveling alone (I've flown by myself all the way to Florida and up to Northern California...) then try to strike up a conversation with the person next to you.

Pay a couple of bucks for headphones, and enjoy the inflight movie.

(I've done this every time I get in a plane...) Look out the window, and try to figure out what state you're flying over. (If you're afraid of heights, I don't recommend this one!)

Basically, if you focus on something else you'll be more relaxed, and your fear will not consume you.

Good luck!

LITP~Beth