Lovefly Blog - 55% think air travel is more stressful than going to work

A snippet from the blog

'NEW YORK – More than half (55%) of recent flyers, those who have flown on a commercial airline in the past two years, think the process of air travel (booking tickets, packing, going to the airport, flying, etc.) is more stressful than going to work, according to a new  study  from The Points Guy. Meanwhile, just 17% say going to work is more stressful than air travel.'

Here is the blog if you want to read  the rest

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Our thoughts

We agree in some ways. Flying can be a lot more stressful. Isn't all travelling a bit stressful though?

In the UK, the choice between flying to Scotland from London or going by train is a tricky one.  Flying is quicker than the train.  But the train, you can just get on-board and you don't get checked in any way apart from your ticket.  Flying means getting searched or at least scanned.  It means a level of security is put in place that actually slows you down. So, the flight is quicker but the overall process is comparable in time to the train journey.  Having to carry forms of ID that are acceptable to the airport authorities is an extra pressure.  Being searched is a pressure.   Being a bit more organised is a pressure.

So, our view is that the stress created by the process of flying, is there for a reason.  It is important to travel and experience the world. The security in place can feel like a bit of a drag sometimes, but it means you get to go there <wherever there is> as safely as possible.  Any form of transport is a 'means to an end'...It is a way of getting from A - B. 

We challenge you to find a safer way to get there by flying...?  Endure the stress, enjoy the destination.

Take care,

The Lovefly  Team

Lovefly® Blog - United Airlines Updates Window Shade Policy

United Airlines have updated their policies around electronic equipment and window blinds as reported in this blog here.

Window Blinds

During taxi, take off and landing, most airlines insist you have the window blinds up to make sure that you can see what is going on in the unlikely event of an evacuation.  This is because, should you need to suddenly leave the aircraft, your eyes are adjusted to the outside conditions.  So, United Airlines making this a rule amounts to them doing the same as every other airline.  For people with a fear of flying, you might prefer the blinds were down so you can block out what is going on?  The problem with this is that you can become more disorientated as you are robbing yourself of your vision - which for the sighted, is how we help to know whether we are balanced.  Also, having a view of the outside can help you to appreciate the magic of being able to fly and the views...

Electronic Equipment

Use of electronic equipment was strictly controlled for a long time.  This was because we didn't really know if mobiles etc. would affect the flying instrumentation.  The electrics were always shielded but we wanted to be sure.  Now, most aircraft, you can listen to music, podcasts, watch videos from beginning to the end of the flight.  A lot of airlines, you can use your phone.    Personally, we used to love the fact that when you flew, you could switch off from the outside world. But now we know it doesn't affect anything, use of electronics will become more and more common - sadly!  Now it will be like travelling on the train with those loud mouthed people conducting work whilst travelling - and us having to listen to it all!

Take care,

Lovefly® Team