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 ...

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 ...

Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people died in January when an ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. Aviophobia, or an intense fear of flying, is a clinically ...

NEW YORK — Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people died in January ...

For 50 years, a San Francisco-based group has created a space where fearful flyers can get supported exposure to air travel.

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 ...

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 ...