Hi op. i have the same fear of flying and even once had my first panic attack on a plane and i was flying alone that time. I have vowed not to let this silly fear dictate me. The best thing that i did and what i highly recommend is getting a perscription for xanax!! It is a anti anxeity medicine. I take two pills staggered about an hour before boarding and another as i board. Most of the time i fall asleep during most of the flight and barely remembr most of the flight. It makes it much easier. I still get nervous when boarding and take off but usually by the time they bring the drink cart around im sleeping already!!

Best of luck!