Tackling aerophobia (fear of flying) is of great importance especially for Cyprus, which as an island is connected with the rest of the world by air transportation, Minister of Communications and Works Erato Kozakou – Markoulli said addressing a seminar on tackling aerophobia.
The seminar, which takes place this weekend in Nicosia, is organised by Cyprus Airways and the Pancyprian Pilots Union (PASYPI). Markoulli said that 20% of people worldwide are aerophobic, adding that the Cypriot state has always been supporting initiatives as this seminar.
She said that despite the world economic crisis, air transport records an upward trend, noting that in 2010 around 10 million flights took place in the European area.
The aim of the seminar is to provide the knowledge and psychological support to persons who are afraid of planes, so that by the end of the two-day meeting they will be able to travel without any fear and enjoy the flight experience.
Speakers at the seminar include distinguished professionals such as pilots and other skilled staff members of CY, specialist psychologists and others. The second day of the seminar includes a practical workshop where participants will visit Larnaka Airport, will enter a CY plane which will taxi at the airport runway.
(source: cna)
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