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Air Travel Anxiety Soars After Tragic Collision

4/25/2025

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Air travel anxiety is on the rise after a tragic January collision involving an American Airlines jet. Both anxious and non-anxious flyers are grappling with heightened fears, prompting psychologists and flight attendants to recommend coping strategies like deep breathing and exposure therapy. Despite the statistics showing air travel is safe, many still feel trapped and powerless in the skies.

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Story summary

Air travel anxiety is on the rise after a tragic January collision involving an American Airlines jet. Both anxious and non-anxious flyers are grappling with heightened fears, prompting psychologists and flight attendants to recommend coping strategies like deep breathing and exposure therapy. Despite the statistics showing air travel is safe, many still feel trapped and powerless in the skies.