Top three ways to ease your fear of flying

Just because you fly often, doesn't mean you enjoy doing it. Studies have shown that up to 40 percent of people have some kind of anxiety about flying. What's worse is that nearly 6.5 percent of people are so afraid of flying that it keeps them from stepping on an airplane at all.

While some people actually have felt better about flying since travel security has tightened, others need more drastic measures to take the next step.

• Airports have started taking measures to address fear-triggers for their passengers by explaining certain noises and actions they might experience during a flight.
• Try learning distracting techniques such as listening to a book on tape or unfamiliar music
• Deep breathing exercises to control your physical reaction to stress and anxiety