[NZ Hopeful]

I am terrified of flying and already thinking about the flight even though we haven't even sold the house yet! The thought of being on a plane for 10+ hours is keeping me awake at night. :uhoh

Is it possible to break up the journey into 7ish hour chunks? If it is possible what would be the route to take?

I have considered going by sea but I don't like boats either :wah

[The Devoneers]

Have you tried Emirate airline as they go via Dubai and Australia.

The only problem is the more stops you have the more take offs and landings you have also.

I hope you overcome your fears and have a safe journey.

[Pagan]

I hate flying too - i always thought MR T. (ARE YOU TOO YOUNG TO REMEMBER HIM)....KNOCK ME OUT AND WAKE ME UP AT THE OTHER END.

but a friend did recommended Tylonol Night and it relaxes you off to sleep and time drifts by in easy chunks - and I normally don't sleep easily on planes either! Only recommended if you do not have wee ones to watch over of course..... Alternatively have word with your doctor I am sure he/she will help. No easier way there - but it is so worth the effort.

[NZ Hopeful]

Have you tried Emirate airline as they go via Dubai and Australia.

The only problem is the more stops you have the more take offs and landings you have also.

I hope you overcome your fears and have a safe journey.

I'll have a look at Emirates, thanks. :)

I know there will be extra take off and landings but I am more stressed when actually flying and find it completely unbearable, I actually don't mind landing - I know it's nearly over then!

[NZ Hopeful]

I hate flying too - i always thought MR T. (ARE YOU TOO YOUNG TO REMEMBER HIM)....KNOCK ME OUT AND WAKE ME UP AT THE OTHER END.

but a friend did recommended Tylonol Night and it relaxes you off to sleep and time drifts by in easy chunks - and I normally don't sleep easily on planes either! Only recommended if you do not have wee ones to watch over of course..... Alternatively have word with your doctor I am sure he/she will help. No easier way there - but it is so worth the effort.

Unfortunately I am old enough to remember Mr T! :uhoh

I'll look into tylonol, I would love to take something to knock me out. I already get medication from my GP for when I fly, I'm just not sure it would be effective enough for a long flight.

My OH tends to look after the children whenever we fly, he refuses to sit with me because I am so bad, also I don't want the children to pick up on my anxiety :no

[mgbridges]

I'm fairly certain the route that goes London - Dubai - Sinapore - Auckland with Emirates is roughly 7 hour chunks. We considered it but in the end decided to go straight through with Singapore airlines.

Good luck,
Anneliese

[Mrs Pony]

I swear by Dramamine! It's a motion sickness pill but the side affect is drowsiness... It always knocks me out! I slept the whole time both ways! Woke up good and rested and ready to start the day!

[NZ Hopeful]

I'm fairly certain the route that goes London - Dubai - Sinapore - Auckland with Emirates is roughly 7 hour chunks. We considered it but in the end decided to go straight through with Singapore airlines.

Good luck,
Anneliese

I had a look at Emirates and that route looks like it would do the trick... Heathrow - Dubai - Singapore - Melbourne -Auckland! :nice1

Told my OH I am doing it for his benefit, he is 6'5" and any more than 7 hrs cramped up would cripple him, he seems to have bought it so it's all good! :clap

I definately feel more relaxed about it now I know the most time in the air is going to be 7hrs, just need to crack on and get the house sold!