People who seek treatment for fear of flying usually have a debilitating phobia. When air travel accidents such as the fatal midair collision near Washington, DC, occur, the consequences can reach ...

The Gap Between Perception and Reality Here's the thing: up to 40 percent of the population of industrialized countries ...

If the thought of boarding a plane sends you into a full-blown panic, you’re in good company. Thankfully, this excerpt from the new book How to Win at Travel by Brian Kelly (aka The Points Guy) ...

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 ...

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(CNN) — When air travel accidents such as the fatal midair collision near Washington, DC, occur, the consequences can reach much further than those directly affected by the tragedy. It can also give ...

Saltz: There’s not one thing that causes any phobia, including fear of flying. But you’re more likely to experience aerophobia if you already have high anxiety. Another factor is trauma, like a ...