Sorry Sparky. But does the business class seats not crash like the economy ones would ? I really don't want to make light of your problem my wife needed a couple of whisky's just to go just to Spain. Then Hong Kong BC she had no troubles lol. But I would think this will crop up a lot more as life goes on. In this case what if you offer to pay the difference your self. Just to get your confidence back it would be cheaper than quacks. The company may overlook you if maybe the are looking to move someone up. It does not take much. Come on tighten your belt big breath and just go for it. Maybe hide a good bottle of malt in your pocket. Johnny M
I know what you are saying makes perfect sense. However my problem started with a dream and it is stuck in my head. It isnt just the flying although that strikes the fear of god in me. But it is also the whole airport senario with checking in, the loudspeakers announcing arrivals departures etc. That would start me off with panicking. The idea of Business class avoids a lot of this.
I think the source of your phobia is routed in the concept that engineers can't be trusted to bolt things on properly.
A very relevant point Alan. I once fell off a donkey on the beach at Blackpool as a young child. I have never been on one since.
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Was it a wonky donkey? I fell off a donkey with 3 legs and only one eye once, it was a winky wonky donkey.
Well done B.S. you've, inadvertently, come up with your own solution: A FLYING BOAT! Combine the flight with a couple of cans of Red Bull and you've got a guaranteed safety net should the worst happen!
p.s. They have already named one in your honour bright_spark: http://fly.historicwings.com/2012/12/the-water-hen/