Symptoms & Causes

Articles identifying what triggers flying anxiety and how symptoms manifest in different people. Physical reactions, psychological factors and underlying medical conditions are examined.

Fear of Flying Symptoms

Fear of flying can trigger physical, emotional and psychological symptoms that vary from person to person, ranging from mild anxiety to panic attacks.

Fear of Terrorist Attacks

How media coverage of terrorism fuels flying anxiety even though millions of flights happen safely every day.

Getting to the Root of Your Flying Fear

Understanding why you fear flying, not just how to fix it, helps you finally break free from the phobia.

Medical Issues Concerning Aerophobia

Fear of flying can trigger heart problems and breathing issues, especially if you already have a medical condition.

Psychological Causes of Aerophobia

Fear of flying often stems from psychological issues like trust problems and the need for control in unfamiliar situations.

Taking a 'Fear of Flying' Course

A fear of flying course works best when you know what to expect, check the success rates, and understand whether group or one-to-one sessions suit you better.

What Causes the Fear of Flying?

Flying phobia can stem from past turbulence, accidents, media coverage, or fears absorbed from others' bad experiences.

Why Some People Have a Fear of Flying

Flying anxiety often stems from loss of control, past bad experiences, or learned behaviour from people around you.