Fun fact: when you arrived to the airport, you’ve already passed the most dangerous part of flying

I don't think people in fear seem to realize just how safe flying is. On top of it these planes are very, very well maintained. So just relax, enjoy the trip and you're going to be 99.99% fine.

For those who aren’t frightened of the unknown during their first flight, I like to encourage you to focus on the edge of the runway rather than off in the distance. You’ll marvel at the speed as it goes way past the 70 most of us drive on highways. You won’t sense that speed when looking into the distance. Then, without any warning, you’ll tip back a bit and you’ll be surprised as the ground falls away from you. Jets are so fast and smooth, there just never felt like any special sensation to being airborne. Just that the ground fell away. The thump you hear is the gear as it’s stowed into the fuselage.

I’m jealous. I wish I could experience flying for the first time again. It’s more of an inconvenience now, but the first time is always special. Gives you a sense of just how big the world is when you’re up there

most beautiful thing ever!! to ALL pilots, thankyou for your service!!

The first time I flew, I was 22 and by myself. I was afraid I'd be scared, but I wasn't. The fascination and thrill just took over, and when that acceleration hit, it was like nothing I'd ever felt, pushing me back against the seat-whoaah!!! The raindrops that were falling turned to flat streaks!

My first flight was 14 days ago, from london to las vegas. 10 hours non stop flight. I was also scared as hell, but the hardest part was the waiting on the airport. If you made it on to the plane, you can be proud of you and relax. Flying is safe and somewhat satisfying. Keep in mind, that i am a person who suffers panic attacks and i have made it without any problem. Don´t think about what could happen, think about a plane like you think about a bus or subway. It brings you safe from one place to another. i have made it, so anyone can! I am the biggest anxious person in the world.

This video brought back so many good memories of flying. When your a child and you start flying its nothing but fun to see the sky and other planes. But when your an adult first time flyer it can be daunting at first especially when turbulence kicks in but im sure when you realise you touch down in your destination all the nerves was nothing to worry about. I hope you fly more often. Its a brilliant experience ❤

I used to be terrified... Something that helped me was an article I read on conquering the fear. 2 things if pointed out which really stuck with me: - there are thousands of flights every day, in fact the plane you're on probably took a few trips earlier. Odds are, you'll be just another flight - flight attendants fly all the time and they're on your plane along with a pilot and crew who also take lots of flights and may have had a few earlier - the most dangerous part of your journey is your car ride to the airport

Scared or not, this still is one of the best videos that I have seen all the way from pushback to takeoff.

I used to be terrified of takeoff, but I learned a trick to get me through it. When you feel the plane lift off the ground, press your toes into the floor like you're jumping and just say "wheeee!!" Now I love flying. 😂

Videos like this make me appreciate what I take for granted often. There's so much marvel in everyday things.

You overcame your fears well done very stressful thing to go through hopefully it will be easier next time

The first time I flew is when I was 5. I fell in love with it. I haven't had a reason to fly in over two decades and I miss it so much! Take offs and landings are my favorite parts of the flight. I hope I get to travel again very soon! 💜💜

Always amazed at how fast Southwest pilots taxi. Surprising they don’t run off more taxiways then they already do.

Trust me, if your flight has ever been delayed for multiple hours, and you are stuck in an airport thousands of miles away from your home, you will GROW to LOVE that takeoff vibration and sound.. 💯

"If you're smokin'..you better be on fire." I love it...

Well done! Luckily I flew regularly from 2 months old so grew into it. Now I'm 63. Still get a bit nervous in turbulence but overall....SO exciting!

I've been traveling via plane for more than 50 flights since the early 90s and till this day, I am still scared to death when traveling by plane..

Damn…that was the longest drive up to the take off point I have ever seen…half the trip

I used to be so scared I used to scream and cry at take offs but as you get used to it the fear goes away itself. Now I love take offs and enjoy them… Travelling again in a week 😆

Great vid! I love love love flying, the takeoff and landings and I’m scared of heights lol 😂

I'm probably one of the few people who actually enjoys flying. I even enjoy turbulence because it's one of the few moments that it actually feels like you're flying. The one thing I do hate, however, is airplane ear.

I used to get real bad panic attacks when flying, going into tears and absolute hysterics, which I look back on now with regret. First time I flew on my own was back in July 2019 (Virgin Australia flight VA912 from Brisbane to Sydney), and I was taken aback from how enjoyable it can be. Felt good to finally face a huge fear of mine, although because I'm so used to flying and traveling on my own now, I can't stand the idea of traveling with someone else haha.

Also important to mention, especially for those struggling with giving control to others is just how mich more training pilots have to go through than if you're driving a car for example. Theory alone is (at least in EASA territory) 9 months plus full-time learning, not to mention the almost 200 hours of flying time required before you can even get your first license, which doesn't include the type rating, specific training for the aircraft you're later gonna fly with. All in all, pilots are definitely some of the most well trained folks that could be unleashed on the public xD

Congratulations you did it! 👍I didn’t fly until i was introduced to a new friend name XANAX! Lol

Great filming ! We don’t often get such a clear view out of an unobstructed window. Thanks !

You should just enjoy the takeoff process, it's truly amazing how these metal birds can actually fly

nice video! i first flew on an airplane back when i was a few months old i used to be afraid of flying back when i was 5 to 8 when i was 9 i wasn't afraid. i've been flying for decades. i quit air travel when covid 19 first started. and then we returned to air travel back in the spring of 2021. flying is so much fun and i really enjoyed it:)

Dont feel bad....Ive been flying since I was a kid and thats a long time - I dont get so nervous about take off but still get a little anxious on landing. BTW you should be happy - probably one of the few Southwest planes getting off the ground!!! :)

Very rarely does a plane crash, but who knows, your pilot might have thousands of flight hours and know exactly what to do. You can just relax and enjoy the flight without worry knowing that you are safe and sound in the sky.

I had two grandparents that worked for United Airlines. My Grandmother was a flight attendant and my “grandfather” was a ramp worker. When I was younger, they would fly up here to Cle and bring me back with them to Orlando for the summer. I love flying too. My fiancée’s first flight was with me a few years ago. She was quite nervous, so I told her “It’s not flying you’re scared of, and it’s not heights either, it’s crashing and that’s not what we’re here for is it?”

I was 20 when I took my first flight. I do recall the void sensation on my stomach as the plane took off and holding my friend's sweaty hands. Those cotton-like clouds are unforgettable. I still get very nervy/ anxious when turbulence kicks in, through I know aircrafts are designed to withstand it. 26 years on, I'm still marvelling at the aeronautics science of flight.

What I love to do is have my favorite song cued up for when we start darting down the runway. If you time it right, have the chorus play once the plane starts to lift. It’s thrilling feeling and eases the nerves for me. 😊

Being up in the sky in a plane is one of the coolest things you can experience as a person. At times, it gets scary but planes are one of the safest methods of traveling.

I'm a nervous flyer. I had one scary flying experience back when I was like 10 years old and now I'm a nervous flyer. I recently flew to Vegas and back and did just fine even though I was nervous. Here in a few months I'll be on my first intercontinental flight across the pacific to Japan and Thailand. I'd like to think if I can get over that, I can get over flying half way across America.

This has to be the longest, fastest taxi ever! Its always weird the first time, but youbuploaded, so you made it! I hope next time is easier

It’s such a surreal feeling to fly for the first time. That woozy feeling of that heavy metal tube with wings just, fly.

it's reasonable since it's their first flight, and having yourself lifted off from the ground is a cool feeling just know aircraft safety standards are far beyond our expectations, and pilots, maintenance crews and staff have a high quality in their work

Everyone flying for the first time gets scared especially during take off and more if the individual has a window seat. The flying part is easy to deal with and the landing is pretty much a piece of cake.

I remember my 1st time on a airplane. I was 12 years old and my grandparents were taking me from Pittsburgh to Idaho to visit my greatgrand mother. We were on UAL a 727. We stopped in Chicago O'Hara and changed planes in Salt Lake city and the pilot let me sit in the right seat before we took off from Salt Lake city. Fyi during 911 I became a Security Coordinator for UAL at IAD until 2002.

Takeoff has always been my favorite part! The acceleration, feeling all that power. Fun fact: airliners typically take off around 170 mph and cruise a little over 500 mph, sometimes approaching 600, depending on conditions.

What helps me is realizing that pilots are way better pilots than I am a driver. First flew at age 51. Thought I was afraid to fly. Turns out, it's pretty cool. We fly once or twice a year now. Just relax and listen to music or watch TV or movie. And chew gum on takeoff and landing.

Pretty normal, quiet take-off. two rows forward and you could watch all the flight controls. My favorite seat. And SW is my favorite airline. :)

I can tell you. In my first flight the initial thrust while taking off was the worst thing to endure. That feeling of your head being squashed against your neck was completely awful. Really bro. I completely understand you.

Nashville to Panama City. Easy flight and it looks like it was a beautiful day!

I can relate; military brat on the way to The Philippines, Pan Am 707. I was so glad when we got there. When we came back to US a year later, I actually enjoyed the flight.

I remember taking one of my sons on his first flight - he was 9 years old - he was very nervous, but he loves rollercoasters. So the best way I could think of to describe it to him, was to tell him that at the beginning of the runway, you lurch a bit like a rollercoaster, then you go up, much like you do on a rollercoaster, then after a while you even out. Yes he was nervous on the way out, but coming home, he was fine.

Bro I heard Very Heavy Panting just because of the take off. LOL. Give this man a Oscer Award for noy cring

Fun fact: if the engines get louder whilst landing, that is normal. It’s called reverse thrust and it slows the plane down

That right there was what we aviation enthusiasts call, a Turn n' Burn takeoff.

Wow that was one long taxi. I was starting to think you were driving to Florida!

Don't forget! Landing is the BEST part about flying! Unless you're on Ryanair your first flight and you'll be scarred for life about landing....

hope you enjoyed the flight. it's the best thing that can ever happen to human! 🙂

I find takeoffs relaxing and satisfying!

Hate take-off's as well. the feeling of the weight of the fuselage so it seems like once you get off the ground you feel like you're falling back down but you actually aren't. got over that feeling by watching out the window to see what was going on. eventually got used to it but still a uncanny feeling ngl

One time I was one a flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis and there was some turbulence. The whole plane was shaking and there was huge dips, people were literally screaming. Everything was fine, and you just have to remember that planes are required to be able to withstand even the hardest turbulence possible.

First flight travel is always special. My first flight journey was from Pune to New Delhi, India... I was too amazed at seeing the pilot just taking the plane and making it walk like some Warje Bus of Pune for 10 minutes and then he suddenly accelerated so fast that within a second I was in the air.. Woohoo 🥳🥳😅😅

That felt like the longest taxi ever before hitting the runway!

“Are you ok? Ur sweating a lot” 😂😂😂

Fun facts: takeoff is typically around 170 mph give or take a few, cruise speed is usually in the 500 to 550 mph range at 36,000 feet, and landing is 140 to 160 mph depending on weight and elevation of the airport. Having a speedometer app can be fun. Also, on Southwest you can log on to the wi-fi and see that info on the flight's stats/progress.

Bro's flying for the first time and choose southwest.

Aviator here! I absolutely love flying and I love to spot them. You might think flying is dangerous but the reality is that pilots are VERY well trained for different types of scenarios in case of an emergency. besides, crashes VERY RARELY hapen!

The first time I ever flew I was 14, flying from BDL to DEN with a stop in Chicago. I was all by myself, sitting by the window and as we're landing I see the flaps go up on the wing; I thought the plane was FALLING APART!!! Took off from there on what was supposed to be a two hour flight, we wound up circling Kansas for two hours. My Aunt was at the gate waiting for me, she got me to her house and I was told to call my Mother IMMEDIATELY!!! She was at home in Mass. going nuts; she thought my flight had been hijacked! I just kept saying 'but we could see Kansas!!!'

I have been flying on places since I was two years old. I'm still terrified during takeoff and during strong turbulence but I just close my eyes and pretend to sleep. It helps to distract yourself with music or watching something. Reading on planes makes me nauseous so I don't do that anymore, lol.

i dont remember the first time i flew, but i remember some of them after that (i was pretty young). i do remember being horrified for awhile, but here i am now on my way to be a pilot💀 also, you really have nothing to worry about when flying. aircrafts are actually far safer than cars. one having to do with pilots have literally MINIMUM 1,500 hours, whereas new drivers might have like 50 minimum, depending on state (they still be shit asf tho), and the fact that planes are CONSTANTLY maintained. pilots do pre-flight walkaround, where they check the aircraft before flight to make sure nothings wrong. also last thing, turbulence being another thing people tend to get anxious over, it's just a difference in wind speed above and below the aircraft. a pretty solid example of it that ive heard is that you're in jello, theres no way you can just fall out of the sky. the only real danger is falling onboard because you didn't listen to the pilot and you're not seated lol. idk if any of that made sense, but i hope it helped anyone whos a bit nervous on flights

I remember my first flight back in 2014, I was very scared and almost ten years later having at least two flights every year I’m still scared but not so much xD I guess the more you fly, the less you care, if there are no emergencies.

southwest is one of my favorite airlines to travel, don't like flight cancellations or delaying flights i always want it to be on time.

I first flew a month ago, loved it and ready to go again anytime !!!

LOL, my first flight those many years ago, thinking back, I think I passed out because I don`t remember the take-off. anyway after flying countless hours, I still sleep on most flights,I mostly even miss dinners and breakfast in flights because when they share meals, I'm sleeping.

I’ve been on multiple flights. I’ve been on a flight where there was an actual emergency because the nosecone fuselage on the right side broke off and the engine caught fire. My only experience in the aisle and back to ATL the plane went.

The very shape of the plane is what keeps it in the air. It’s a powered glider. Every system has multiple backups. Even if you lost both engines you could make it to an alternate airport. The last fatal airline crash in the US was in 2009. It’s safer than walking down the street. Safer than driving. Safer than most things you do every day.

You flew on the most safe airline in the USA. Southwest Airlines my favorite. I flew with them on my first plane ride forever ago when I was 5 years old. Congratulations! ❤ To this day I only like to fly with them! Most 737s can fly over 450mph.

Pilot here. Your very safe on the 737-700. Relax and enjoy!

The flight attendant speaking sounds like "Sally" in the movie Oblivion. "Jack ... are you still an effective team?"

i traveled on planes ever since i was born. this year, i will be flying on lufthansa.

The scariest part about flying is that they ALWAYS misplace your luggage somehow. 😂

I was 22 when I flew for the first time on my own, as a kid I was used to travel with my grandparents, and because my parents watched documentary series Mayday air disasters I was very scared of flying because I saw many episodes how the plane crashed and people died, but few years later I was accepted into few volunteering projects in Malta and Turkey and I had to fly on my own without support and help, I remember my first flight to Malta and to Istanbul how much I was scared I was freaking out, but later I noticed that there's nothing to be scared of and I started enjoying flying now I totally love it, okay sometimes I still feel a bit anxious while take off but mostly it's because I am kinda scared of heights but with each flight I am overcoming this my anxiety and it's better and better and now I enjoy my travels so don't worry 😁

I think that flight attendant was the same person for my southwest flight some months ago. Or maybe all mid age ladies sound the same 🤷‍♂️😂

wow u are lucky because I haven't been flying 😞

Completely understand, I'm a nervous flier but I love the destination so much, 👍🌞🇬🇧

Cool Footage.

It's fun flying. First time I flew I was 17 n let me tell you I absolutely love it. Only thing that got me was the turbulence! Otherwise it was A okay

I remembered my first time flying from ia to ca. I thought we was all going to die. But after a while of flying here and there, I seem to love it. Especially the take off I love the rush pull of the turbine. Twin turbo baby

I have flown in about five airplanes and one helicopter and to me, I think the only worst part of them is the incline after take off, but even to me, that's not scary at all, I think it's kind of fun!!!

to me the takeoff is the most exciting part. I love it!

I was terrified my first time as well, same as you. take off was always the worst. On the same trip though, on the 3rd takeoff, i was not scared. Escpecially when i realized how safe it was.

I haven't flown on a plane in years and I hope I can face my fears when I fly again someday.

Now i want to fly 😂 At airport: I changed my mind Shoot! I already paid no refund

Classic southwest taxiing at 200 knots

I love this airline.They are so safe and nice. i also love flying.

This always reminds me my first time on a plane

I used to hate the ear popping when I was a kid. Years later, and I barely notice it. Of course, nowadays the cabin pressure changes are computer controlled, whereas in the 1970s when I started to fly with my parents they were manual, and flight crews often weren't very gentle with them (as if they didn't have more important things to do). As a result, one's ears often used to pop quite violently.

back when i was a few months 16 years ago back in thanksgiving 2005 my parents and i were flying on airtrain to Orlando to visit my family. I was afraid of takeoff when i flew on swa 8 years ago from bna to new orleans for the fisher reunion. when i got older i was not afraid of flying anymore.

Its funny getting this in my recommendations on the morning of my first flight.

I used to be scared but my brother is a pilot now and he tells me everything about flying now he said pay attention to the flight attendants if they not freaking out just sit back and listen some fluidified music lol I’m more scared to drive 5mins to the store than to be on a 18hr flight

My first flight on a passenger jet was over 40 years ago and I was seated in the very last row. I was shocked at how fast it gets going and then it felt like a large bus speeding down the road. The front lifted off the ground for a few second and when the entire plane got airborne it felt like the back of the plane was dropping to the ground so that was a little scary for a second. Then after that all was fine.

Funny how I love the take off feeling yet scared of going on rollercoasters.

its southwests taxiing that makes you feel like youre gonna take off on the taxiway

Don’t be afraid. It’s just like riding a bus in the sky 😊