Hi prawn ... not sure whether you have a genuine fear of flying or are just feeling a little nervous about flying solo, but you may perhaps find some useful advice in the FEAR OF FLYING ... what is it, how to overcome it, Q&As topic in our Airlines & Airports forum.

Hopefully by the time you arrive in Alicante, you will be wondering what all the worry was about, but it would be best if you could relax and start looking forward to the flight before then.

David

Hi prawn - I've been flying alone since daughter (she who must be obeyed) decided club 18-30 was better than Dad buying the drinks.
10 years ago.

And since I retired in 2007 I now do it always alone, seven times a year.
(Careful folks - read it all in context....)

And it's actually great! I get to be Victor Meldrew all the time and nobody complains, at least they don't complain to ME.

Seriously, go travel this incredible planet and enjoy it.
Not a lot of planes drop out of the sky, there's probably more chance of you winning the lottery.
And the thing I find wherever I go - there are FAR more good interesting people than bad boring people on this planet.

Alicante is a great place to start - go play on the super Spanish train, which goes all the way up to wonderful Calpe.
And see - or even climb - the rock there.
Grow old disgracefully!

Hi, guys

Thanks for the replies I am not actually afraid of flying as such - I just get wound up on a plane (think it's a control thing - I would be ok if I could sit on the pilot's knee!! ).
Only travelling alone because I am going to visit my son and 'Sir' is staying home with the dogs! It's a lousy job but someone has to do it! (the flying I mean ).

Will stay calm and stay off the gin until I get there!!

I would be ok if I could sit on the pilot's knee!!

I think if you were to do that, you may be okay but everyone else on the plane might suddenly develop a fear of flying !
David

You are so brave. Benidorm is the only place I would consider visiting on my own.