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.'

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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