For millions of people, air travel is a routine part of life. But for others, the thought of stepping onto a plane sparks intense anxiety or even panic. Known as aerophobia or more simply, fear of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

She arrived in Portland, she says, and enjoyed walking around the city, sampling its coffee scene, and getting a new tattoo to commemorate the trip. Afterwards, she posted on r/FearOfFlying: “I almost ...

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 ...

Pteromerhanophobia, It's a big word -- and an even bigger fear for millions of Americans. Fear of flying can provoke symptoms as mild as a fluttering heart or so severe that some have a full-blown ...

— -- "Sit back, relax and enjoy the flight." No matter what your pilot tells you, taking a plane trip these days is likely to be irritating, uncomfortable and, at times, downright maddening. For ...

If you're scared of flying, you’re not alone. The NHS estimates that 10 million people in the UK have a phobia, making it the most common type of anxiety disorder. And at this time of year, as friends ...

Aviophobia, or flight anxiety, is a common experience for many adults, especially following recent air travel accidents that can heighten concerns about flight safety. Andrey Popov/Dreamstime/TNS ...

Let’s be honest. The airline industry hasn’t had its best year through the first months of 2025 when it comes to safety. Plane crashes and close calls aren’t exactly the types of news that air ...