I am afraid of flying. Can I speak with the crew?
pau-RA — stress on second syllable. e-qui-PAG-gio — stress on third syllable.
Before or during the flight when experiencing flight anxiety and wanting crew support.
'Ho paura di' (I am afraid of) + infinitive. 'Paura' (fear) + 'di' is used for both nouns and infinitives. 'Equipaggio' (crew) refers to all flight staff. Cabin crew are trained to assist anxious passengers — informing them allows them to provide extra attention.
Mi può tenere informato durante il volo?
Can you keep me informed during the flight?
Ask for updates on turbulence and flight status
Posso sedermi vicino a un membro dell'equipaggio?
Can I sit near a crew member?
The jumpseat area is at the front and rear
Cosa significa quel rumore?
What does that noise mean?
Flap and landing gear sounds can be alarming to nervous flyers
Aerophobia (aviofobia in Italian) affects approximately 25% of passengers to some degree. ITA Airways and other carriers have trained crew in passenger anxiety support. Some airlines offer 'fear of flying' courses (corsi per il superamento della paura di volare). Informing cabin crew before boarding allows for extra support.