Would you be afraid to fly in November?

[timkin]

We are supposed to go to WDW on 11/2. Would you be afraid to fly then? Or is there ever going to be a time were you feel it will be safe.

 

[candleonwater]

We're leaving 11/29... and here's the way I look at it... I'm not going to let terrorists run my life... Sure, I'll be nervous, but I've been planning this trip for WAY TOO LONG to stop now! My bigger concern at this point is, with all the airlines cutting back the number of flights (and staff), will I still have a flight out?

 

[KarenT]

I think each person needs to make up their own mind as to whether they feel comfortable or not. If my trip were tomorrow I'd be fine with it. I like to fly, but have noticed that I'm more axious as I get older (I have my kids to think of now). I think I'd be more afraid of engine problems or something like that than of being hijacked. Just my thoughts. I'm actually looking forward to my flight in December (kids not going) so I can get some of the anxiety over with. Good luck whatever you decide to do.



KarenT

 

[Claudia Kellenberger]

I'll be a little nervous about it, but I'm still flying to WDW in Dec.

Airport security will be tighter than usual.

If many people live in fear, then the evil wins.

 

[Magic2000]

My husband and I talked about this just yesterday. We are supposed to be flying to Disney Nov 28 at 9:55 PM and returning on Sun, Dec 2. After what happened last week (on my birthday), I was ready to cancel and just drive. My husband thinks I'm being silly - its too long of a drive for just a short visit (we're going to see the Christmas decorations). I'm a very nervous flier to start with, and I know he's really right, but I'm still scared. I don't want something like what happened to dictate my whole life, but again, we're flying with the kids and I'm concerned.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

I'll be flying with my 9yr son in 17 days. Then we need to fly back home. In Dec Im flying down & back to FL by myself for a cruise with my MIL. Those "bad guys" arent gonna stop my life!

 

[Luv2Roam]

Agree -- everyone needs to determine their own needs and wants regarding travel.
We are planning on continuing our January WDW trip, which includes flying.
I usually fly to my mothers over Thanksgiving. That I am re-considering. But one reason I am going to wait and see what the holiday travel will be like. It may be very light.
But my mother doesn't live in a place where it is easy in/easy out, so that's part of my reconsideration.

 

[mmcvay]

Our trip is slated for Nov. 5 - 12th and unless they close down the airports again, we will be on our flight. As others have said, I refuse to let terriosts direct my life. My DH and I will start our morning with prayer, put our trust in God, and begin our vacation. God Bless the USA!

 

[goofyfordisney]

We are going to WDW on Nov. 17th with our two kids--We are nervous (to say the least). We will never feel totally safe again--but we can't live in fear. My kids haven't expressed any fear about getting on a plane & I'm glad--I don't want them to be upset about flying.

My husband just flew out this morning on a business trip for the first time since this tragedy. I was very nervous all morning--he knew that I wouldn't relax until he landed in San Diego. When my cellphone rang I nearly jumped out of my skin! He is fine--no problems what-so-ever! There was a noticable increase in security though--everyone was VERY quiet. We need to get used to him traveling--he usually flies at least twice a week. Life goes on...

 

[Mboothby]

We are flying out on Nov 29th as well. We have been planning this trip for a year and a half. Yes, we will not enjoy the flight as much (not that I ever really ENJOYED flying..I get sick, so have to drug myself up), but I figure, if we let it stop us now, we'll NEVER go anywhere. This could go on for a very long time and it's just something we'll have to adjust to. I'm sure when I get on that plane I will be feeling it and remembering and we've got a LONG way to fly, comin' from California. I'm hopin' for a good long movie to take my mind off

 

[hedgehogcs]

My sister & I are flying down on November 10 (54 days!) and we are still planning to fly as scheduled. We're just hoping the airlines don't go bankrupt or cancel half their flights!

But if they do, we'll drive down!

 

[dan-tot]

We will be going in December as well and I will not be feeling anything about the flight. The only thing is what the security situation be in December. They are telling people to show up 4HOURS before your flight. I think this is excessive. If they cannot rely on the xrays then they should close down the airports all together. I don't think that searching carry ons by hand will improve the situation. I don't mind security but there has to be a point not to go past but as it stands now there is no point. I figured when God wants you, you are going to go so wether it be in a plane or on the ground you will be there. Everyone have a good flight and I might see you there in December.

Dan

 

[RochTigger]

I did quite a bit of flying before the events that took place last Tuesday and I feel this way about it. Air travel is no safer now then it was before Tuesday's events ... If anything, it has improved a little.

The surreal possibility of a Hijacking or even something as catastrophic as Tuesday’s events has always been a reality. Although, it is a reality that the majority of us had NEVER fathomed until it occurred.

I do admit that before Tuesday's accidents, I was more worried about the shape and condition of the aircraft that I was riding in, more so then the possibility of whom could be plotting to use that aircraft as a weapon of terrorism.

After carefully pondering air travel and the question, "Would you fly again?" I would have to say, "Yes, I will definitely fly again" ... Although ALL of the airlines have sustained not only devastating loses of revenue because of the terrorist attack, but they have also taken a MAJOR hit on their credibility and the safety of flight travel. My only hope is that our air travel industry will be able to pull themselves out of the financial devastation that they suffered on Tuesday. I would hate to think what would happen to our trips to Disney if we no longer had the luxury of air travel.

So I ask you to please take into consideration my words that the industry was just as safe to travel with before this disaster as it is now. I understand that probably the majority of this board doesn't view the air travel industry as I do, but if we were to lose it altogether that would be another devastating blow to America.

- RochTigger

 

[49rt67]

We are flying to WDW on 11/5. I'm not going to be worried about flying. Security will be better then ever.

 

[robinb]

Afraid? Nope. We're planning on flying to Orlando in early November and then again over New Year's Eve.

 

[Mish]

My family is flying Nov 4th and they are nervous I keep telling them that I think now is the safest time to fly. Security is very high. I am a little nervous but I have planned this trip for almost a year and I want to go. I will not let some rotton people controll my life. Michelle

 

[tss2]

My family of 4 is still planning on going to WDW in November. In my opinion, I'm going to get there one way or another!!! I think everyone needs to do what they are most comfortable with. For those of us not leaving for awhile I think its good to have a little cooling off period after last week. I think we may still fly, but with all that's happened we started checking on driving plans. For us we still have 50 days before our trip and I'm sort of glad we have time to think about what we want to do.

The first time I ever flew I was with my grandmother and she taught me to always say a short prayer before take off and landing. I've always continued that with every flight I've taken since. It was sort of just a routine that I did quietly in my seat. I was thinking on my next flight it has a lot more meaning to it than ever before.........

 

[caitycaity]

i am not nervous to fly (more than usual anyways), but i am nervous about airlines going bankrupt or cancelling flights.

 

[nluvwithdisney]

My wife is more nervous than ever before about flying. If she actually thought about it, she is a little safer now than she was before. Technically, these probably weren't the first domestic flights that these horrible individuals took. We could have been in danger on any number of plane trips. I told her we would take it day by day. If she was not comfortable with flying, then I guess we need to prepare ourselves for a long drive. Life still is worth living for despite the sorrow, pain, and anger that many of us feel.

 

[JodyLynC]

I hate flying. I have never felt comfortable in a plane, but I want to see the world. About 7 years ago, I asked myself which was more important: seeing as much of the world as I can or not flying? I had always dreamed of traveling, but never did because I didn't feel uncomfortable flying. I took a short trip from Florida to St. Thomas and another trip to Las Vegas. Even though I hated it, I realized that I could keep myself distracted reading or sleeping for a few hours. My next trip was a 8 hour flight to Spain. I hated the flight, but my few hours of discomfort were worth the experiences I had. A year later, I suffered an even longer trip and went all the way to Egypt. I had to switch planes twice and spent countless hours in the air. It was worth it! Since then I've been to Central Europe and Belgium. A friend once asked me if I was ever afraid to fly. What would I do if the plane was in trouble or going to crash? "Yes," I replied. "I am always afraid when I board a plane and if the plane was in trouble, I would be crying and praying. But at least I would face death knowing that I died fulfilling my dreams. So few people have that chance." Now I have even more reason to be afraid. But I won't stop. There is too much of the world that I haven't seen. I will be damned if I let a crazed fanatic keep me from that dream. That is how I feel because that is how strongly I feel about traveling. Should you fly? That depends on how strongly you feel. Is this a routine trip that can be replanned or are you fulfilling a dream?