High profile airline disasters sometimes can make it seem that flying is more dangerous these days. Planes might statistically be one of the safest modes of transport on the planet, but not everyone ...

Pteromerhanophobia, It's a big word -- and an even bigger fear for millions of Americans. Fear of flying can provoke symptoms as mild as a fluttering heart or so severe that some have a full-blown ...

When up high and enclosed, falling from the high place is impossible. Even so, fear of being up high can develop. In an airliner, we may fear that the plane will fall. Or we may feel too disconnected ...