Transportation: Today, after being terrified for years, I went on a plane for... - FML

By Alyssa Charlotte - 29/07/2011 02:25 - Mexico

Today, after being terrified for years, I went on a plane for the first time. It was also the first time I "emergency landed." FML

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By Burp - 19/04/2012 12:37 - United States

Today, I traveled by plane for the first time. Once in the air, I was absolutely terrorized by the whole experience. Luckily, they had free booze on board, so I necked some to steady my nerves. Unfortunately, the vodka mixed with air turbulence made me spurt some vomit into my lap. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/02/2013 07:18 - United States - Modesto

Today, I worked up my courage and took an elevator for the first time in my life. Unfortunately, it was also my first time getting trapped for several hours in an elevator. FML

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By dumpedandstranded - 15/10/2009 20:19

Today, I flew to Mexico with my (now ex) boyfriend of two years. It was my first time flying, and apparently I have a fear. I had a panic attack on the plane. When we landed, I got dumped for "causing a scene." I am now stranded in Mexico alone for two weeks with no hotel room booked. FML

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By katiekat - 05/01/2010 20:24 - United States

Today, my ex looked at me for the first time in months. I felt like I could fly. Seconds later my flight ended. I fell down the stairs. FML

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By Bittersweet - 07/07/2019 06:00

Today, after 10 years of frequent international air travel, I got my seat upgraded for the very first time. Also, for the very first time in 10 years, the airline lost my luggage. FML

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By Fuperman - 02/06/2013 23:14 - France - Illange

Today, I went on my first ever assisted skydive. I fainted after we jumped, and only came to as we touched the ground. FML

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By intrepid_traveller - 19/08/2021 03:01 - Finland - Parola

Today, after spending the night anxiously waiting for a negative COVID test result which would allow me to travel, I got to the airport in the morning, despite delays, and finally realized that my wallet is sitting on my couch at home. I'm on the plane now. There's no going back. FML

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By siggit - 10/09/2009 15:58 - United States

Today, I left on my honeymoon with my wife who is terrified of flying. The pilot announced incoming storms in the flight path, and the man next to me starts saying it's "probably fate" and "we all have to go sometime." My wife went into a full panic attack. We hadn't even left the ground yet. FML

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By huj - 25/09/2010 21:49 - United States

Today, I was on an airplane, riding in first class for the first time in my life. The man next to me turned to me just before takeoff, stared at my chest, and said that he hoped there would be severe turbulence. FML

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By VeryLoved - 28/04/2021 19:01 - United Kingdom - Southampton

Today, after a year of staying at home, I finally went out. I had a panic attack and couldn't breathe, so my mum decided to scream at me and slap me so I'd become "normal". FML

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bassoonist527 0

Friday 29 July 2011 9:02

What are the chances?

eeppiicc 8

Friday 29 July 2011 9:19

the odds are very slim. but seriously OP don't let it get to you the odds of it happening to you again are smaller than Justin beibers penis!

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ThatLooksSticky 16

Friday 29 July 2011 12:25

Putting the words "emergency landed" in quotation marks makes it sound as if you completed a very complicated sexual position in the restroom of the plane.

Akuma035 0

Friday 29 July 2011 13:36

did you land safely? :|

badactor009 0

Friday 29 July 2011 14:06

Fly again. It is safer than driving. If you want to get over the fear, see a professional who deals with anxiety issues.

SLC_grumpypants 5

Friday 29 July 2011 14:40

Sorry OP. Just remember the most dangerous part of flying is DRIVING to the airport.

lilovatch 4

Friday 29 July 2011 16:39

take some Xanax... u be fine

ryancolly 2

Friday 29 July 2011 17:17

be like a man if you are a man, man

riah2130 0

Friday 29 July 2011 17:27

that sucks, but atleast nobody got hurt' fyl

Kate1453 6

Friday 29 July 2011 17:39

You dident die though!!!!

drdna 0

Friday 29 July 2011 17:40

Try Xanax. it really works

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Friday 29 July 2011 17:40

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