Education helps combat the fear of flying. Consider professional courses, run by airlines or other companies. Relaxation techniques aid anxiety when onboard. Fear of flying or 'aerophobia' is very ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A therapy course designed to help people conquer their fear of flying has seen a huge spike in demand after over 200 people lost their lives in the recent Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. The ...

The unsettling news cycle of aviation incidents has intensified an already common psychological challenge: the fear of flying. A helicopter-jet collision over Washington D.C., a Delta aircraft ...

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 ...

That stuffy nose could make your flight unbearable. Learn why you should avoid flying when sick, plus essential tips to help ...

Jennifer Aniston opened up about her "extreme fear of flying" and what she is doing to help counteract it so she can continue to travel. Although the 56-year-old Friends alum loves spending time near ...

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 ...

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 ...