How Virgin Australia is about to make flying a lot less stressful

For 1 in 7 passengers, stepping onto a plane and enduring a flight is a terrifying experience they often deal with in silence. But a new initiative by Virgin Australia will soon let those anxious flyers get extra support to cope with their flying nerves. Virgin Australia announced Friday its new partnership with not-for-profit group Smiling Mind. Smiling Mind has developed meditation programs now available on Virgin Australia's in-flight entertainment to help all flyers practice mindfulness in the air. From early next year, anxious travellers can self-identify with the airline by ticking a box while booking a flight. They will then get extra support to cope with their flight, from dedicated information about easing flight anxiety, to having cabin crew drop by their seat to make sure they're OK. <br/>