I travel quite a lot and it still sucks every time. I used to tell people I was scared of planes just because it was easier, but it isn't entirely accurate. I hate the lack of control, the awkwardness of simple things like going to the bathroom, the fact that I'm stuck there no matter what, and that it's a tube full of strangers covered in germs. I have a poor immune system and that has made me a total germaphobe. Plus have you ever noticed there is always at least one person with a cough on every flight ever?
I put up with it so that I can visit the places I want to visit, but man is it the worst.