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Billionaire Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Australia, has begun offering psychological support to passengers with a fear of flying to ensure their journeys are as comfortable as possible. Now, those suffering from a fear of flying can consider Virgin Australia flights, as the airline recently announced a new initiative to support passengers throughout their air journeys.
Accordingly, Virgin Australia has partnered with Smiling Mind to produce guided meditation programs and integrate them into the in-flight entertainment system on all of its flights. Virgin Australia confidently asserts that these applications will help passengers reduce anxiety and fear during their flights. Smiling Mind is a non-profit organization specializing in providing online mental health programs and applications, all designed by leading psychologists and educators, with the aim of promoting relaxation and mental well-being.
Furthermore, Virgin Australia encourages passengers with a fear of flying to discuss their concerns directly with airline staff before each flight. This allows the crew to advise passengers based on personal experience, proactively contact them before the flight begins, and provide attentive care throughout the flight, ensuring they have the most pleasant flying experience possible.
Billionaire Richard Branson said that caring for passengers' mental well-being is just as important as creating a menu. Virgin Australia's mission is not only to make passengers' journeys to any destination as easy as possible, but also to make them feel as comfortable as possible when they think about flying.
Recently, several airlines have begun offering options to support their passengers' mental well-being during flights. While American Airlines introduced nature videos, music, and a meditation app called Calm, Qantas Airways also showcased a series of guided meditation videos in its in-flight entertainment system. This is certainly a future trend in airline services.
