Commercial flying safety improved since 1980s, but increased media coverage fuels public perception of increased danger.
Commercial flying has become significantly safer since the 1980s, with the average annual incidents dropping from 38.8 (1982-1992) to 6.8 (2013-2023). Despite this, heightened media coverage and social media exposure of in-flight incidents contribute to a public perception of increased danger. A recent Harris Poll revealed that nearly two-thirds of respondents feel unsafe flying due to these reports, particularly affecting those with a predisposition to flight anxiety.
October 02, 2024
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