I believe it's abusive to cut back passengers' air so the airlines can save a few pennies. I hope to generate popular support for my campaign to reform this and other hazardous airline practices.

And then, there's the spraying of pesticide on airline passengers. I have lobbied government agencies, Congress, and the White House regarding the toxicity of the commercial jet cabin environment. Fifteen countries have stopped spraying pesticide on passengers--but nineteen countries still do it. This work is ongoing.

I am happy to help you to minimize the emotionally draining, irritability causing, and even life threatening effects of flying and am grateful for the many questions from readers. Some will be answered on this web site. In addition, my book JET SMARTER offers hundreds of practical tips.

If you are in a hurry for an answer and you want consulting including help with fear of flying, please e-mail or call for an appointment.

Diana on a jet in 1978...

And Diana in Hawaii in 1998.

Jet Smarter: The Air Traveler's Rx, 1999, revised and expanded version of Fairechild's Jet Smart (1992, over 50,000 sold), the worldwide best seller that pushed Washington to change its policies--and has helped millions to survive air travel in comfort and style. Is flying dangerous to your health? Yes! Even if you're only an occasional flyer, this book can help minimize the dangers and ease the discomforts of air travel.

NONI: Aspirin of the Ancients, 1998. Noni is the most widely used medicinal plant in Polynesia. NONI incorporates Fairechild's personal coping strategies for chemical poisoning as well as others' stories of noni's power to bring about pain relief and healing. This book is targeted for the benefit of others who have had chronic illness, and for those who want to begin to affect change in their own environment in order to maintain their health and well-being.

Office Yoga: A quickie guide to staying balanced and fit in the work environment. September 1999. Bust up stress in five seconds to three minutes. Prevent headaches, wrist problems, backaches, and fuzzy thinking caused by sitting for long hours at a computer.