Imagine, if you will, with me, for 10 seconds...that you call this brother, father, son, husband, or sister.
What would you feel? How would you feel? How would you act? How could you live?
Friends don't let friends Norvell.
I think of the ones in and around Manchester, like on Coronation Street, the guys from Oasis or New Order, Gary Neville; though @OldhamA may disagee (whether on accent or because it's Neville.
I doubt they are all that reflective of Lancashire generally, but that's what I'm familiar with.
Putting any perceived or real safety concerns aside, the experience of flying absolutely sucks. I've taken thousands of flights in my life and the experience is not enjoyable. But, it's necessary for getting where you need to go.