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Old 2nd Oct 2007, 19:24
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MrJoshua
 
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Not a great passenger, but want to go UK to USA...

... and back again!

Hi

I've only ever flown short-haul within the EU before... Mallorca, Malaga, Klagenfurt... 10 flights in total (5 round trips). I've never been particularly comfortable on them, getting that claustrophobic feeling after a while and having the "I want to get off soon" feeling after a couple of hours.

80% of these flights have been on 737s and 3 of the flights have been pretty bumpy (one terribly so) which hasn't helped.

One of my friends in the States has invited me over next summer and I really want to go, but I'm a bit apprehensive about the flights. He's only in Philly, so I imagine I'd fly into NY.

I've been looking at flying with Silverjet due to the space and comfort they appear to offer as I think this would really help (being 6'2" and a bit tubby!)... Are they all they're cracked up to be?

Is the 767 going to deal with turbulence better than a 737 (as in stability)?

Any seasoned passengers care to share some tips on how to enjoy the flight?

Valium if all else fails?

Thanks in advance!

Josh
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