Problem
Fear of flying
Other Names:
Flight phobia Nature:
Fear of flying is a fear of being on an airplane, or other flying vehicle, such as a helicopter, while in flight. It is also referred to as flying anxiety, flying phobia, flight phobia, aviophobia, aerophobia, or pteromerhanophobia (although aerophobia also means a fear of drafts or of fresh air).
Acute anxiety caused by flying can be treated with anti-anxiety medication. The condition can be treated with exposure therapy, which works better when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy.
Incidence:
20% of people are afraid of flying. Broader Problems:
Phobia Aggravates:
Disruptive passenger behaviour Subject(s):
Transportation, Telecommunications → AviationPsychology → Psychology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
20.08.2021 – 16:31 CEST