What do the Noises on a Plane Mean?

When you’re boarding the plane, you’re likely to hear some noise going on in the background. One of the sounds you’re likely to hear is a banging noise from under the plane, while it may seem intense, this is just the sound of luggage being loaded beneath the cabin. You may also hear the hum of the plane’s engine and the air circulating from the plane’s ventilation system.

Once the plane is ready for takeoff, the aircraft will get noisier as the engine powers up. You may hear shaking sounds and bumping from the gear as the plane takes off from the ground. Finally, you’ll likely hear loud “whooshing” sounds of air as the aircraft gains altitude.

During the flight, the noises on the plane should settle down. You will likely hear chimes or beeps during your flight to indicate when it’s safe to move around the cabin or the chime of a passenger requesting a flight attendant’s attention. If your plane goes through turbulence, you’ll hear slight banging noises throughout the cabin, but it’s nothing to fear as turbulence is a common occurrence that airplanes are built to withstand.

Similar to the noises during takeoff, you’ll be able to hear the landing gear lower as the plane gets closer to the ground. Banging noises may also be heard throughout the cabin as the wind pushes against the plane, but just like takeoff, these noises are common and shouldn’t be feared.

Before takeoff, the passengers on board the flight are taken through safety instructions in case of an emergency. Carefully listening to these instructions can help you feel prepared and ease your flight anxiety. Additionally, you can reach out to a flight attendant at any point during your flight with questions or concerns you may have about the airplane.

Being able to create your own world of relaxation amidst the chaos is key to easing your nerves on a flight. You can create a playlist of your favorite songs, listen to an audiobook or follow a guided meditation to block out the noise and focus on the fun you’ll have once you land.

If you have extreme flight anxiety, consider speaking with your doctor before your trip. They may be able to prescribe you with medication to help ease your flight anxiety so you’re not in a panicked state of mind for your flight. Plus, they can offer other coping mechanisms to help keep your mind grounded while you’re mid-air.

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