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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

As a travel writer, a fear of flying is far from ideal. Raw, sweaty fear is wrapped in distraction and bizarre ritual. I have said the Lord’s prayer every time the plane hoicks itself off the tarmac ...

In the span of just a few weeks, the United States has seen a trio of fatal plane crashes in Alaska, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The latter resulted in 67 deaths, making it the deadliest ...

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 ...

For millions of people, air travel is a routine part of life. But for others, the thought of stepping onto a plane sparks intense anxiety or even panic. Known as aerophobia — or more simply, fear of ...

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 ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No matter which camp you’re in, there are tools that can get you through your next flight. Before you ...