10 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Flying

Fearful flyers aren't always novices. There are plenty of frequent fliers who hate it, also. Here are some pointers to help you get over your fear of flying, both in the immediate future and in the long run.

Fearful flyers aren't always novices—there are plenty of frequent fliers who hate it, too. Here are some pointers to help you get over your fear of flying, both in the immediate future and in the long run.

10. Identify What Scares You

Self-knowledge is never a bad thing. Figure out what specifically scares you—the landing, anxiousness over terrorism, the TSA, or whatever it is that's scaring you. Learning about the things that trigger your fear makes it easier to know which things to confront.