@simonchowder - thank you for your helpful & insightful response.
@L4key - as I said, I'm sorry for intruding on here and for asking such a question. I was prepared for a bashing!
@757flyer - genuine thanks for your response. Yes, stats don't help treat the irrationality of this fear
I had looked up both airlines safety records and they've done well thus far but amongst other things, the age-old Airbus vs. Beoing debate doesn't help with flight anxiety!