Testimonials
Our staff are well trained, professional and sympathetic. After the course you will be able to take with you the necessary skills and knowledge to overcome your fear of flying.
From extensive research conducted by Aviatours, the course has proved to be extremely beneficial to nervous flyers and is strongly recommended by those who have already taken the course. These are extracts from five of the many thousands of letters we have received from course participants:
To all staff at Aviatours
I would like to thank everyone for getting me flying again. I had flown all over the world with my job up to 3 years ago when I started having panic attacks and could not go in lifts, car washes or aeroplanes. I had started to suffer from claustrophobia for no reason at all.
In those 3 years I lost out on work in Mexico, USA and Saudi. I tried to go out to Dubai but could not board the plane, I thought I would never fly again.
But going on one of your courses has got me back flying again. I would recommend your course to anybody.
My partner and I had a brilliant day at Manchester Airport and I would like to thank you all for your hospitality on that day.
Thank you all very much.
Yours sincerely,
Paul Robinson
Wakefield
I just had to contact you and say thank you so very much foar a brilliant day last Saturday (24thSept) at Manchester Airport.
I had not flown for twelve years and vowed never to set foot on a plane again, even the thought of walking on to a plane filled me with complete dread, so much so that I decided I would never put myself through the trauma again.
My friend Jo and I decided after a few glasses of wine one night to try to do something about it as she was flying to Mexico and had no idea how she would get through the flight and I had a brother in Portugal who I couldn't go and see.
We were, I have to say, a little sceptical when we got on the train on Saturday morning but my word....WHAT A DAY!!! As we got nearer and nearer the flight I expected to be overwhelmed with anxiety and fear, but as there was absolutely no pressure to go on the flight I was calm and relaxed all day and took in everything everyone told me. By the time we were walking across the airport to board the aircraft I was actually looking forward to it. I couldn't believe it myself!!
My friend and I chatted throughout the flight, got out of our seats, had a drink and something to eat, moved seats to look out of the window and felt calm throughout. I never thought any of that would happen and I haven't stopped talking about it since. I think my friends and family may soon put me on a plane to a far destination just so they don't have to listen to me rabbiting on anymore!! I say, bring it on.....I'm going to book a flight to Portugal now and go and see my brother. I don't intend missing out any longer.
Thank you all so very much, it was brilliant.
Yours sincerely,
Christine McCheyne
Dear All at Aviatours,
I am just writing to say a big thank you for all that you did for me on the 15th October at Gatwick Airport to get me flying again.
Every aspect of the course was excellent from the presentations to the general support given throughout the day. Everyone's positive attitude and understanding made me feel like a "normal" person again who just disliked flying.
I have been trying to board planes for the last 8 years and each time I got to the departure gate or beyond, I have fainted and been unable to board. My husband has had to go on holidays alone.
At the start of the course my goal was to at least get on the plane, so to actually fly was a big achievement.
Although I found it difficult inhaling once I was in the sky! I thoroughly enjoyed it and even the landing.
Would you please pass on my thanks to Patricia Furness-Smith,(the phobia therapist) who sat next to me on take-off ( I would never have done it without her). Her words of wisdom about flying and relaxation will always stay in my mind. There was also a guy from Air Traffic Control who sat next to us and was really supportive throughout the rest of the flight.
I know the next few flights will remain difficult, but I know I can do it now and will persist. Failing that I will do the course again! or be in touch for some words of wisdom!
Once again, many thanks! for opening up a world of travel.
Mrs Rachael Collins and Dr Anthony Collins
