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 ...

Whether for business or leisure, hundreds of thousands of people fly every day. Many passengers suffer from a fear of flying. TRAVELBOOK spoke with an expert who reveals how to properly manage this ...

I hate to fly. I work myself up into a nervous wreck when I step on a plane. I can't relax during the entire flight. What can I do to calm myself down? First, let's define fear of flying. I argue that ...

Although flying is remarkably safe, it may not feel safe. For many people, feelings don't match up with how safe flying is. What causes the mismatch? Fearful fliers have a tendency to believe what is ...