Question for pilots about long haul overseas flights
Hi :) a couple of times a year I fly on a short overseas flight (always N Atlantic from US to Europe)
I know the planes are ETOPS certified but the idea of something emergent happening 2-3 hours from somewhere to land gives me a lot of anxiety. That plus the rides tend to be bumpy over the ocean part, and 3 hours of overwater route feels soo long to me.
I know the likelihood of something like engine failure, fire, etc that would necessitate landing is low, but it makes me feel like these trips are “unsafe” and of course I worry I’ll be one on of the flights with an issue.
I’m flying US to Italy in a couple months and worried about the oceanic turbulence & just being hours away from a landing spot. Some reassurance would be great :) thank you