Originally Posted by
poetnyouknowit
Fly first class- larger seat, more space. Get an aisle seat, so there's some dead space between you and a person on one side only. If you can afford it or are really claustrophobic, buy a second seat so that you are guaranteed more space. Sleeping pills/antiaxiety meds.
If it's more claustrophobia than anxiety for other reasons, then a window seat is better for some -if you can still see the world then much of the 'tube' feeling goes away. But if it's acrophobia then obviously that won't work.
A single J/F seat (767 for example) gives you the best of both options, space around you or space outside. Unless it's one of those abominable 'pod' things.