Thanks for the kind thoughts, but don't be so quick to say that Psalm. It's the one we usually say at funerals. :(
Tefillat Haderech ("The Traveller's Prayer) would be more appropriate.
PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS
This prayer is to be said, standing if possible, outside the city on the first day of one’s journey (or sitting in one’s seat as the aircraft lifts off the runway). On subsequent days of the journey until reaching home again, whether on the road or at a hotel, the prayer should be recited every morning, but should be concluded thus:
Blessed are You who hears prayer.
May it be Your will, Lord our God and God of our fathers,
to lead us in peace and direct our steps in peace; to guide us in peace, to support us in peace,
and to bring us to our destination in life, joy, and peace.
Deliver us from the hands of every enemy and lurking foe,
from robbers and wild beasts on the journey,
and from all kinds of calamities that may come and afflict the world;
and bestow blessing upon all our actions.
Grant me grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes
and in the eyes of all who behold us,
and bestow bountiful kindness upon us.
Hear the voice of our prayer,
for You hear everyone’s prayer.
Blessed are You, Lord, who listens to prayer!
Oh, I am so sorry! I didn't know that. I will be certain to remember from now on though! Nothing like acute embarassment to help the memory! Thank you for posting that prayer. What a treasure. Whenever anyone asks me to prayer for travel, I will try to remember to use that one.
I pray everytime I take off now. I have flown 700,000 miles and never used to do that!