Flying alone as an aspie.

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You can also bring a stick of chewing gum. The chewing action of your jaw will help equalize the pressure.

Like others mentioned, I also recommend getting there early. If the flight is more than 4-5 hours you're most likely to be thirty while on the plane so buy a large bottle of water prior boarding. Also, check on the airport website to see what kinds of amenities are there.

I like flying too. The only thing I don't like about it is the air-pressure change. I don't mind extra fees and small place, old days are over, and I paid a considerably small sum after all.

I flew an Airbus A320, and I looked up many available data on it on the web after I came back, the history of the plane type, peculiarities, how engines work. I didn't know that subsonic passenger aircrafts nowadays use turbo-jet engines, not jets, for better economy. It's pure physics and I like it. Besides, I recorded the full flight to and back on my GPS unit. Marvelous readings!

What I'd recommend in addition is that try to be calm at any event in which you might get upset, aggravated, panicked, etc. I did the mistake to get aggravated by the security check on the way back because it appeared stricter and less apt overall than the first one. Fortunately I could get away with it and reach the flight. So, be there in time, and be patient.

ha I love flying too. Going through security is not fun though.

I've only flown a couple of times & I quite liked it. I don't see what the big deal is, as it's about the same as taking a taxi or a bus ride - only longer. And more exciting and cooler considering you get to take off in an airplane and see some arial views. What seems to be the big deal? Anxiety/worries about safety of the aircraft? Deal with that before leaving. Worried about the process? Don't be, it's a glorified bus ride in the sky.. potentially across time zones, making it time travel, so it's hella cool. Just relax and get high - about 30-40K feet should do it!

the tip about getting a map of the airport is very good as some airports, frankfurt, heathrow for example are HUGE, as big as a small city, and are a complete nightmare for me. i do alot of flying alone and when in the big airports im always filled with selfdoubt about wether i realy am at the right place so i ask lots of people to make sure. i have a strong fasination with planes and airports which helps me get through a trip, oh and few beers helps. good luck

I love to fly, especially alone or with just my significant other. I've found that wearing headphones or reading a book usually deters strangers from striking up a conversation. I've been on some very long flights (10+ hours), and I love to sit and stare out the window for hours while listening to music. I feel like there are fewer distractions that at home, so my mind can relax.

This fall, my husband and I are travelling to Europe to visit my parents. I haven't been back in years, but I am very much looking forward to going. The only thing I don't like about flying is going through security if they want to "pat me down." I am very careful what I carry with me so I don't set off the detectors, but once in a while, I will and get singled out for extra "security." (I used the term very loosely when referring to TSA)

Earplugs!

I just had a quick read of the thread and i agree with what everyone else has said. Personally I make sure to get there really early. I take a book and then headphones to keep myself busy / isolated once I have found the correct gate etc. I either try to be one of the first to board, or i wait until the very end. Same with leaving. I had to do a lot of travel for one of my jobs a few years ago so I got a fairly good routine down but the main thing was to have enough time spare that i was never worried / overwhelmed about trying to rush through the process.
Hope you feel comfortable with whatever you plan and your trip is enjoyable.
Maz

I put films on a tablet and plug in the 'phones. My GF does all the booking when we fly, and books the extra legroom seats over the wing. Reserved seats and priority boarding take out a lot of the stress, plus we often get a bank of 3 seats to ourselves. Hand luggage only, and we're good.

Hope you have a good flight.


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