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More and more it feels like reading travel news has become scarier and anxiety-inducing. After deadly crashes in Philadelphia and Washington DC as well as a Delta plane landing belly up, it’s understandable if you’re wondering, “Is it safe to fly?”
But, are plane crashes actually becoming more common? Or are these just a few high-profile accidents? Here’s what you need to know.
Is it safe to fly?
Despite a few high-profile crashes occurring this year, many aviation experts have explained that it’s still the safest time in aviation history to fly. Experts have also stressed that planes are designed to save lives. We saw that with the Delta crash in Toronto, where there were zero fatalities.
Now, we must acknowledge the DC crash as an anomaly here. That crash was the deadliest air carrier crash in the US since 2001. However, when we examine the number of fatalities throughout the years, the figures show that overall technology and safety measures are advancing quite a bit and mostly preventing accidents.
How can I reduce my travel anxiety?
Now, even though experts have weighed in on travel safety, I have to admit that it doesn’t necessarily make me feel better. Logically I can understand that, but lately, even I have been undergoing some travel anxiety even when I try to calm down. I experienced some extreme turbulence last week while flying back from Phoenix and it was hard to stay calm. So what can we do to help quell travel anxiety?
For one, stop obsessing over the news. If you’re only ever reading about plane safety it’s gonna come up more and more in your feed and even if most flights are safe, you won’t feel that way.
Secondly, make sure you wear your seatbelt until the plane has fully come to a stop. And maybe start paying attention to the safety demonstration at the beginning of the trip.
Another trick is to bring stuff on your trip that soothes you. Whether that’s a book, TV show, or maybe even a bit of melatonin, figure out a routine that works for you. This can also start before the flight. Do an activity before your flight that calms you down and puts you in a relaxed headspace so you don’t go to a negative space so easily.
Want more tips? Click here to read more about how to calm your travel anxiety.
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