Intense fear of flying, called aviophobia, is a highly prevalent psychological phenomenon, afflicting (in some estimates) up to 40% of the population of industrialized countries. This staggering ...

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 ...

When airplane tragedies occur, like the recent crash in Brazil, it is devastating and heartbreaking for the families and friends of the victims. High-profile airline disasters are also often ...