I’m a pilot and this is what I always tell nervous flyers Despite being mistaken for cabin crew on a daily basis, Shibani Kaur Gupta loves her job as a pilot.
It’s not always possible as they’ll likely be busy with work, but it’s happened to me a few times in previous jobs where I got to speak to a nervous flyer and it really calmed them down, because hearing it from the horse’s mouth really makes a difference.
Shibani, who currently works as a Line Training Captain for Wizz Air, told Metro: ‘It really helps if you can talk to the crew.
The 35-year-old, who earned her private pilot licence when she was just 17 years old, has spoken to a lot of passengers over the years and has some crucial advice for anyone who might be anxious about flying.
Definitely the cabin crew, but also if you get the opportunity, speak to the pilot.
