easyJet is bringing its Fearless Flyer course back to Belfast International Airport, to help more nervous fliers take to the skies.
The experience flight will take place on Sunday 31 January 2027, Northern Irish travellers the opportunity to experience the course at their local airport.
Since launching in 2012, easyJet’s Fearless Flyer programme has helped more than 15,000 people overcome their fear of flying, with a success rate of over 95%.
For those joining a course with an experience flight, it is divided into three main parts:
- A virtual ground course, where an easyJet captain explains the unfamiliar sounds and sensations customers feel onboard an aircraft during take off, landing and during times of turbulence. In addition, Lawrence Leyton, a leading expert in the psychology of fear, teaches a unique set of mind techniques to help manage nerves.
- A pre-flight one-hour ‘Meet the Team’ online Zoom session, where participants will be walked through the airport experience and what to expect. There will also be a Q&A session with the Fearless Flyer Team including an easyJet pilot, Lawrence Leyton and Course Director Mark Wein, who shares his tips and advice on how he overcame his own fear of flying many years ago.
- And lastly, an experience flight of up to one hour from the course airport, where customers put their new skills to the test whilst listening to a live commentary of the flight from the Fearless Flyer team.
Mark Wein, easyJet’s Fearless Flyer Course Director, said:
“We are delighted to be bringing our Fearless Flyer course back to Belfast. Having helped over 15,000 people to become Fearless Flyers, we are really looking forward to growing this number further in the future. As an ex-phobic myself, I know how restrictive a fear of flying can be, but whether the fear roots from not being in control, or not liking the sensation of turbulence, or just a general feeling of anxiety, with the right help it can be totally conquered and we look forward to coming back to Belfast in January to help anyone joining the course to do just that.”
Myles Grima, Chief Operating Officer.at Belfast International Airport, said:
“We are committed to supporting all our passengers on every part of their journey, helping them feel confident and comfortable when flying. The easyJet Fearless Flyer course is a fantastic initiative that helps nervous flyers conquer their phobias and take to the skies with peace of mind. Alongside our dedicated assisted travel services, this is just another way we are enhancing the customer experience and ensuring travel is accessible to everyone. We look forward to welcoming everyone who takes part.”
