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Fear of flying is quite common. As many as one in four people are thought to have it, or at least suffer a feeling of unease. The feelings are likely even more acute for many in the wake of Air ...

Fear of flying is more common than you might think. Many people find themselves gripping their armrests, feeling jittery, or even avoiding air travel altogether. While conventional advice suggests ...

Days before I’m expected to fly, a familiar anxiety starts to churn in my gut. I get moody. Then moodier still. As my departure creeps closer, I begin trying to figure out if I really have to travel, ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

Over 25 million Americans share a fear of flying. One program in the Bay Area is helping nervous flyers get into the sky.

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 ...

I am an anxious traveler. I like to get that out of the way whenever the topic of journeying away from one’s home comes up. The aversion isn’t something I can pinpoint with any precision. My angst at ...

Although flying is remarkably safe, it may not feel safe. For many people, feelings don't match up with how safe flying is. What causes the mismatch? Fearful fliers have a tendency to believe what is ...

Growing up, my parents prioritized travel—they were far from affluent and yet considered seeing the world and understanding ...

There's been no shortage of headlines about air travel this year. If you're wary of flying because of it, there's a unique option to help alleviate your concerns. There's been no shortage of headlines ...