A woman feeling anxious while flying on an airplane. Understanding the root cause of a fear of flying is the first step to addressing flight anxiety and figuring out treatment options. Experts ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seek help, if your fear of flying is stopping you from taking to the air. Andreas Arnold/dpa/dpa-tmn Fear of flying is quite ...

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 ...

Over a century ago, the Wright Brothers made it possible for humans to have the freedom to fly above the earth like a bird. But, many people still shudder at the thought of taking flight. If you're ...

— -- "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 ...

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 ...

Understanding the root cause of a fear of flying is the first step to addressing flight anxiety and figuring out treatment options. Experts recommend trying therapies like exposure therapy, as well as ...

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 ...