Wow! I never realized how many other people suffered from claustrophobia on planes. I always thought I was the only one! I can't tell you how much better that makes me feel. I never sit at the window, even though I'd like to, in case I start to panic.

I guess it goes to show you that we all seem to manage to keep some semblance of control most of the time, and we've all developed strategies to cope.

But, case in point. Even in business, a window seat isn't safe. Not if you're surrounded by people who all put their seats back as far as they'll go. I made that mistake recently, on a flight from Kiev, and had a hard time till the person on the aisle agreed to swap.