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 quite common. As many as one in four people are thought to have it, or at least suffer a feeling of unease. The feelings are likely even more acute for many in the wake of Air ...

Understanding the root cause of a fear of flying is the first step to addressing flight anxiety and figuring out treatment options. Experts recommend trying therapies like exposure therapy, as well as ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pteromerhanophobia, It's a big word -- and an even bigger fear for millions of Americans. Fear of flying can provoke symptoms as mild as a fluttering heart or so severe that some have a full-blown ...

She arrived in Portland, she says, and enjoyed walking around the city, sampling its coffee scene, and getting a new tattoo to commemorate the trip. Afterwards, she posted on r/FearOfFlying: “I almost ...

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 ...