I dislike flying because they cram everyone in like cattle and I find it uncomfortable. I've been travelling for years and a long time ago, flying was a nicer experience. However, I do love to travel and visit far off places and the only way to get there is to fly. I make sure I have a window seat because the people walking up and down the aisles bothers me, and I get out a good book, or my Kindle or some knitting and settle down and before I know it, I'm where I want to be. On a really long flight, I'll take 1/2 a sleeping pill because otherwise I wouldn't be able to sleep. As someone else mentioned, it's really very safe. As for the "mauling" at security - it's really nothing to get yourself upset about. It's over quickly and not everyone gets patted down. And I'd really rather they take these precautions than have someone smuggle in a bomb, wouldn't you?