Trip to Cancun

[Tryingtobebrave]

THis was my first time flying skyservice and I was a bit nervous because they are a charter airliner. I had ideas that they did not care about safety as much and that their pilots are not as experinced as others.

I cried on the way to the airport, it actually felt better after I cried. I guess I released all my stress. Once we arrived at the airport we had to stand in the check-in line for about 45min. I was looking at everyones face and thinking " Ok these are the people Im going to die with" I know it's pretty morbid. After we went through the check-in line we stopped and had some dinner. I didnt think I was going to be able to eat due to my nerves but when it came I scarfed it down. Took some clonazepam at this point. After we were done eating we headed through security and stopped to buy water. While we were buying water we heard a final boarding call for our plane. It was 4:45 pm and our plane was schedule to depart at 5:30pm. I thought we had lots of time. I was wrong. We ran to our gate and ran on to the plane. Every one else was boarded and they were waiting for us. We went into our seats 4th row. Me seating on the aisle. I pre booked the seats at a cost of $15 per person. Its well worth it for me, because I hate sitting in the back because of the turbulence and I hate seeing all the people ahead of me, it makes me clausterphobic.

A pro about being rushed on the plane is that you dont have time to worry. Before we knew it we were taxing out for takeoff. The time was 5:10pm.

Takeoff is the scariest part for me. I griped my husbands hand and concentrated on counting. This takeoff was smooth, hardly any turbulence on takeoff and away we went. Once we were at cruising altitude the pilot came on and introduced himself and the rest of the crew. He told us we would probably be arriving early in cancun and to sit back and enjoy the flight. I love when the pilots talk to the passengers, it makes me feel better. My anxiety level is about a 4 during crusing. I get really nervous when I hear the chimes and I see the flight attendants get on the phone. I watched there faces closely. At one point she closed the curtain so I could not see her. I did not like this. I started to panic thinking the captin told her something was wrong with the plane. About 10 minutes later she comes out with the drink cart. They must close the curtains because they dont want the passengers to see them getting together the food and drinks and so on. Not because we are going to crash and the FA is freaking out back there lol. It made me feel better to figure that out.

Very little turbulence and if there was I did not mind it. I just put my head down and closed my eyes. My anxiety level 2. At one point in the flight I started to feel panicky and just wanted to be off the plane already. I just closed my eyes did some breathing and then I was fine. Before I knew it the pilot was announcing we would be arrving shortly.

THe cabin crew went around and gathered garbage and handed out a yummy alcoholic punch drink to celebrate are arrival into Cancun. THe FA annouced they were going to dim the cabin lights as this is a normal procedure when landing at night. I liked that they told us that or I would of been freaking out. Landing is my favorite part so my anxiety was 0, I was just excited. Touchdown was smooth. and we are in beautiful Cancun a whole hour earlier then we were supposed to be!!!



I have to go to work but I will post the trip home later.

[Aurora]

Congratulations with a great experience!!

I recognize SO MUCH of what you write. I still to this day think "wow, this might be the last faces I'll ever see", and I always take great joy in seeing that small kids travel with us. For some reason I think that some higher powers will go easy on us because they are innocent souls (I am not very religious, but it's just a weird thing that has struck my mind).

Also about seating and landings, very much the same thoughts

Looking forward to the next report!

[navel_gazer]

Originally Posted by Aurora

I always take great joy in seeing that small kids travel with us. For some reason I think that some higher powers will go easy on us because they are innocent souls (I am not very religious, but it's just a weird thing that has struck my mind).

I love having babies on my flights for the same reason! I always scan the waiting passengers for adorable babies.

It sounds like you had a good flight, Tryingtobebrave! Hats off to you. Be really proud that at some points during the flight your anxiety was 0! That is a great thing.