easyJet will celebrate its 200th Fearless Flyer course with a new course set to begin on 10 May 2025.
The airline has helped nearly 14,000 people overcome their fear of flying since the programme launched in 2012.
Experience flights take off from eight airports in May and June. Attendees across the UK can take to the skies fearlessly in time for the summer holidays.
Fearless Flyer Course Returns for 2025
Are you one of the millions who experience anxiety at the mere thought of boarding a plane? If so, you’re not alone.
Fear of flying, or aerophobia, affects a significant portion of the population. Current estimates suggest one in six people struggle with this anxiety.
But there’s good news: easyJet’s acclaimed Fearless Flyer course is back in 2025. It offers a proven path to overcoming your fear and taking to the skies with confidence.
easyJet has announced the availability of eight Fearless Flyer courses, running from May 10th to June 23rd, 2025. This popular program provides a comprehensive approach to conquering aerophobia, combining expert guidance with practical experience.
To make the course more accessible, easyJet will host experience flights from eight UK airports. These include Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, London Luton, London Gatwick, and for the first time, London Southend Airport.
This wide selection of locations allows participants to choose the most convenient option.
Course Successes to Date
Since its inception in 2012, easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course has helped nearly 14,000 individuals overcome their fear of flying, boasting an impressive success rate of over 95%.
This remarkable achievement highlights the program’s effectiveness in addressing the root causes of aerophobia. Adding to the excitement, the airline will celebrate its 200th course on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. This will involve a special experience flight departing from London Gatwick Airport.
Course Structure
The Fearless Flyer course is structured into three key components, designed to provide participants with a holistic understanding of flight and effective coping mechanisms.
First, an online ground course, led by experienced easyJet captains, demystifies the sounds and sensations experienced during takeoff, landing, and turbulence.
This educational segment is complemented by insights from Lawrence Leyton, a leading expert in the psychology of fear, who teaches unique mind techniques for managing anxiety.
Next, participants attend a pre-flight online Zoom session, “Meet the Team,” which walks them through the airport experience and addresses any lingering questions.
This interactive session features a Q&A with the Fearless Flyer team, including an easyJet pilot, Lawrence Leyton, and Course Director Mark Wein, who shares his personal journey of overcoming aerophobia.
The culmination of the course is a one-hour experience flight, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. During the flight, the Fearless Flyer team provides live commentary, reinforcing the concepts learned and offering real-time support.
Aerophobia: A Real Affliction
Mark Wein, easyJet’s Fearless Flyer Course Director, understands the debilitating nature of aerophobia firsthand. “As someone who used to have a fear of flying, I understand only too well how restrictive this fear can be,” he explains.
“Often, it’s just a lack of knowledge or a fear of panic attacks that is the root cause of the issue, which is why the easyJet Fearless Flyer course is so successful.”
The course’s affordability, starting at just £89 for the online-only option, makes it accessible to a wide range of individuals.
Richard Cox, a recent participant who hadn’t flown in 18 years, praised the course, saying, “All I can say is from start to finish it was all absolutely amazing.
The online course is excellent, the Zoom meeting was spot on and covered everything, meeting the team at the airport was brilliant. Every member of the team were brilliant… Mark’s breathing exercises on board were priceless.”
If you’re ready to break free from the constraints of aerophobia, easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course offers a proven and supportive pathway to confident flying. Secure your spot today at the website and embark on a journey towards a life without fear.
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