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What Can Be Done About Fear of Flying



The fear of flying is something so many people deal with. Just thinking about what could happen while in flight or being inside the enclosed space can be too much to consider. But these are things that can be overcome without too much work; check out this article from ABC News on tips to combat flight anxiety.

Fear of flying? You're not alone. Nearly seven percent of people have what's called aerophobia, according to Statistic Brain. And recent news events, including a yet-to-be found Malaysia Airlines flight and another Malaysia Airline plane shot down over Ukraine, killing 298 people, haven't done much to ease those worries.

But if the fears so bad you're thinking about skipping your next vacation, don't act too fast. Industry experts agree that, by and large, commercial air travel is very safe. CheapAir.com CEO Jeff Klee, who flies for a living, shared with ABC News his top five tips for to combat flight anxiety.Continue to article