The Gap Between Perception and Reality Here's the thing: up to 40 percent of the population of industrialized countries ...

People who seek treatment for fear of flying usually have a debilitating phobia. When air travel accidents such as the fatal midair collision near Washington, DC, occur, the consequences can reach ...

Flying is an occupational necessity for travel writer Lola Méndez, but, as someone with claustrophobia, that doesn’t make it any easier. Méndez’s first experience with mid-flight anxiety was a shock.

Fear of flying grounds millions of potential travelers, turning dream vacations into canceled plans. But those who’ve conquered their aviation anxiety share remarkably effective tricks that work ...

We’ve all heard that flying is the safest way to travel, but you’re not alone if you still get anxious before stepping on a plane. “Flying is stressful. Over 25 million Americans indicate that they ...

Let’s be honest. The airline industry hasn’t had its best months concerning safety since the start of 2025. Plane crashes and close calls aren’t the kind of news that air travelers want to hear. All ...

Nervous travelers have been worrying about taking to the air given the recent airplane crashes in the news. Even so, one man with aerophobia, or a fear of flying, believes there’s nothing to be afraid ...

Aviophobia affects 6.5 percent of the population. "Aviophobia, a fear of flying, affects 6.5 percent of the population, according to the National Institute of Mental Health." Getty Images Oct. 7, 2013 ...

KUTV — For many, flying can be a nerve-wracking experience—especially with recent headlines about airplane incidents. Even seasoned travelers can feel a wave of unease before takeoff. As a former ...

The most formidable barrier a person faces when trying to overcome fear of flying is the belief that nothing will work. How does this belief develop? Most profession advice offered to anxious fliers ...

Let's be honest. The airline industry hasn't had its best months concerning safety since the start of 2025. Plane crashes and close calls aren't the kind of news air travelers want to hear. All this ...