["I'm going on a flight next week and I haven't been on a plane before", "Well, I'm sure you are super nervous! Of course, I have no doubt all will be well and a new experience for you!", "You're right it makes me quite nervous and scared, but I'm going to try and get through it!"]
Yes, and worse case, perhaps you can carry something on board to help relax your nerves, just in case. There's always alcohol too!
I'm going on a flight next week and I haven't been on a plane before. It makes me quite nervous and scared