One in four have a fear of flying; cure it with British Airways' Flying with Confidence course

UAE, February 10, 2014

A recent survey commissioned by British Airways in the UAE shows that just over one in four residents have a fear of flying. Help is now at hand though with British Airways bringing its unique Flying with Confidence course to Dubai this February.

The one day course which has helped more than 45,000 people over the past 25 years is set to launch in Dubai on February 17 at the Capital Club in DIFC. The day starts at 9am with a session from British Airways captain and course organiser, Steve Allright, who will explain the technical side of flying, how an aircraft operates and other areas such as turbulence. A specialised counsellor also provides expert advice on relaxation techniques and how best to deal with anxiety and feelings of panic.

Participants can book their place online at flyingwithconfidence.com. In addition to tackling their fear of flying, all course participants will qualify for a 10 per cent discount on any British Airways flight in any cabin class.

For more information on the Flying with Confidence course check out the British Airways YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEPeDhkrSzY

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* The survey was commissioned by British Airways and issued by YouGov to 1000 respondents

About the Flying with Confidence Course:
· Around 25 per cent of people have at least some fear of flying, while about one in 10 people have a phobia of flying

· The Flying with Confidence course has been running for over 25 years, and has helped more than 45,000 people overcome their fear of flying

· The course has previously been held in the UK and USA, and is arriving in the UAE for the first time on 17 February 2014

· The course is led by Captain Steve Allright, a current British Airways pilot for 24 years and counting, with more than 11,000 flying hours. Captain Allright is also a training captain, meaning he trains and checks other pilots.

· The course will comprise a three hour seminar with British Airways Captain Steve Allright explaining how an aircraft flies, pilot training, turbulence and much more.

· This course does not include a flight after the seminars.

· An accompanied flight can be arranged for a later date separately after the course.

· The full day course costs AED 1,995 and can be paid for online at flyingwithconfidence.com

About British Airways:
· British Airways has a worldwide route network that covers more than 175 destinations in 75 countries.

· The airline is one of the world's largest international airlines carrying approximately 36 million passengers around the world every year.

· The airline offers a choice of four cabins on the majority of its long-haul services.

· The airline is investing in new aircraft, new cabins, new technology and new routes.

· British Airways operates the majority of flights from Terminal 5, its home at London Heathrow. This terminal is capable of handling 30 million customers a year and is the size of 50 football pitches.

· British Airways is two years into a more than £5bn investment in new aircraft, smarter cabins, elegant lounges and new technologies to make life more comfortable in the air and on the ground.

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