I don't fear flying but I don't enjoy it either; too much time in one seat with nothing to look at. Coach is terrible, but an aisle seat makes it better. I never sit next the ladies who look like Eva Langoria, but Eva Hippopotoma squeezes into the seat next to me. Enough frequent flyer miles and I can now ususally get upgraged to 1st class, which is much better. Still I bring a portable DVD player and watch/listen to opera or other music with noise cancelling headphones. Can't hear other passenger's conversations or babies crying.
regards,
mark