The safety of air travel in the 21st century
Recent accidents have shaken faith in flying for some but commercial jets remain one of the safest modes of transport ...
Here’s Why Flight Attendants Might Sit on Their Hands During Takeoff and Landing
Flight attendants have to sit in a very specific way for takeoff and landing. Here's why—and whether you should too.
Industry expert, psychologist on overcoming sudden fear of flying
Industry experts and psychologists urge people to take a breath and realize, flying remains one of the safest modes of travel.
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The D.C. plane crash echoes another 43-year-old tragedy
Between the volume of air traffic and the variety of aircraft, the airspace in the Washington area remains among the most complicated and restricted in the country.
Why I continue to fly, even though it scares me
I’ll admit it: I get some agitation when I fly on a plane. Getting inside that metal tube is where I have rediscovered prayer ...
What went wrong in DC plane crash? KC pilot explains flying in dark, collision detection
What stood out to Rainen was that the military’s Black Hawk helicopter was at the altitude of American Airlines flight 5342 ...
Flight anxiety: Why it happens, and how to manage it after high-profile accidents
This is especially true following accidents that occur close together, like last week’s crash in Washington, D.C., and the ...