Fear of flying, also known as aerophobia, is pretty common. “About 13% of the population has an extreme fear of flying, and about 3.5% of people fear flying to the point of having a full-blown ...

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 ...

Luckily, Vance found somewhere to practice being uncomfortable: the Fear of Flying Clinic, a nonprofit support organization ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. Aviophobia, or an intense fear of flying, is a clinically ...