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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fear of flying is more common than you might think. Many people find themselves gripping their armrests, feeling jittery, or even ...

It's 20 minutes before Alaska Airlines Flight 626 takes off from San Francisco International Airport for Seattle. Colette Vance closes her eyes and calms herself with rosary beads, hoping that her ...

Participants in the Fear of Flying Clinic walk up the boarding stairs and into a 787 as part of a four-day course to help ease their anxiety around air travel. Getting exposed to the sights and sounds ...