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 ...

As spring break approaches for students in Virginia, Maryland and D.C., some children are expressing fears of flying — a psychiatrist is offering suggestions to help family vacations get off the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Growing up, my parents prioritized travel—they were far from affluent and yet considered seeing the world and understanding different cultural perspectives and ways of life a necessary part of my ...

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 ...

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 ...