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

Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. San Francisco Airport ...

Nervous travelers have been worrying about taking to the air given the recent airplane crashes in the news. Even so, one man with aerophobia, or a fear of flying, believes there’s nothing to be afraid ...

Brian Morris' intense fear of flying restricted his ability to travel, connect with friends and experience life to the fullest. He says the phobia took a huge toll on his day-to-day activities and ...

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 ...

Aerophobia, or fear of flying, can cause severe anxiety and affect a person’s quality of life. Exposure therapy is a standard treatment that may help. Aerophobia, or aviophobia, is a fear of flying on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Over a century ago, the Wright Brothers made it possible for humans to have the freedom to fly above the earth like a bird. But, many people still shudder at the thought of taking flight. If you're ...

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 ...

— -- "Sit back, relax and enjoy the flight." No matter what your pilot tells you, taking a plane trip these days is likely to be irritating, uncomfortable and, at times, downright maddening. For ...