After a slate of recent, high-profile plane accidents, it’s no surprise that people are feeling anxious about flying.
According to a Storyful analysis, conversations about aviation incidents were up 243% on X and 71% on Reddit in the U.S. compared to early 2024. That same study found conversations about flight anxiety jumped 72% on X and 22% on Reddit.
But while it may feel like it’s less safe to fly, the numbers show the opposite.
Historical data demonstrates a clear and consistent trend. A 2024 study from MIT found it’s roughly 40 times safer to fly now than compared to the 1960s.
Is it safe to fly? Despite high anxiety, data shows flying has only gotten safer
