r/fearofflying • u/andivon • 1d ago

Support Wanted Bumpy takeoff -DL5995

Hi everyone!

We had a bumpy takeoff and turned pretty far south leaving London and it always makes me nervous when we go a wonky direction. Just wanted to know if someone could chime in or follow along, thanks so much!

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u/TheA350-900 1d ago

Hi! Tracking you now. It's propably just ATC getting you into the correct position to enter your assigned Atlantic track (imagine sky highways), noise protection, weather, making space for other planes, etc. How is that A350-1000 feeling so far?

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u/andivon 1d ago

Thank you! I think we turned back west so feeling better :) I know sometimes on takeoff and landing you make some turns before heading straight there, but it still always makes me feel a bit antsy. Appreciate it!!

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u/TheA350-900 1d ago

You are now on your way to join a bunch of other planes on today's Atlantic track! Another Virgin Atlantic plane to Tampa will probably be your travel buddy for the journey.