Flying is often considered a perk of the job by many – but pity the poor business executive who’s afraid of flying. If that sounds like one of your colleagues then help is close at hand with the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Without Fear course as an app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The Flying Without Fear course boasts an impressive 98 per cent plus success rate so you really could help your boss or a colleague conquer their fears – and perhaps even save yourself the time you spend searching for alternative ground routes for any journeys they take.

The $6 app is designed to help people overcome their fear, and has been developed in association with the Mental Workout. It includes an introduction by Sir Richard Branson, a video-based in-flight explanation of a flight, frequently-asked questions, relaxation exercises, quick tips, fear therapy and more. Still not convinced this could change a colleague’s, or your own, life? This is what the actress Whoopi Goldberg had to say of the course: “I hadn't flown in 13 years but after doing their program, I understood that while my fear was real, there were many things I didn't know or had misinformation about, which they were able to clear up. So what happened? I now fly. It’s that simple."