These are some ways to deal with your fear.

Educate yourself about the flying process. Learning about how airplanes work, why turbulence happens, and what various sounds and bumps mean can help make flying less frightening.

Identify irrational thoughts. Negative and catastrophic thinking can contribute to your fear of flying. Learn how to recognize these negative thoughts when they happen, then practice replacing them with more realistic and helpful ones.

Learn to recognize triggers. When you think about flying or when you experience anxiety during a flight, pay attention to the thoughts or situations that preceded your fear. If you begin to notice that certain aspects of flying tend to trigger feelings of anxiety, you'll be able to better plan for how to deal with those situations when they arise.

Practice relaxation techniques. It can be helpful to build a "relaxation toolkit," or repertoire of relaxation strategies that you can use when you begin to experience feelings of fear. Employ techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, and progressive muscle relaxation with the things that trigger your anxiety. Over time, these techniques may help lessen your fear of flying.