I'm a British Airways captain - and these facts will help cure your fear of flying

I'm a British Airways captain - and these facts will help cure your fear of flying, from how far a plane can GLIDE to why turbulence is nothing to worry aboutPilot Steve Allright leads BA's Flying with Confidence course for nervous travelers Here he reveals airplane facts that will help make your next flight anxiety-free Allright has been captain BA on the 757/767, 747 and now flies the 787 READ MORE: Inside the cabins premium for Sydney-London non-stop aircraft

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor

Posted: 13: 21 GMT, 25 February 2023 | Updated: 21:27 GMT, 25th Feb 2023

Are you unable to deal with air travel anxiety mentally?

So allow us to introduce you to the ultimate ally in this very common battle - British Airways Captain Steve Allright.

The (aptly nicknamed) pilot leads BA's Flying with Confidence course for nervous travelers - and here reveals some facts about the plane that will help make your next flight anxiety-free, from how far a plane can glide to why turbulence is not to be feared.

How close should passengers get worry about turbulence?

Captain Allright tells MailOnline Travel: "Our most important statement from the British Airways Flying with Confidence course is - 'turbulence is uncomfortable but jam ais dangerous".

'All modern commercial aircraft are incredibly tough and can withstand any...