/r/fearofflying/

r/fearofflying

57k members
r/fearofflying is a subreddit with 57k members. The community frequently discusses flight, anxiety, flying, fear, and scared, and they frequently recommend/review headphones/earbuds, earbuds, and over ear headphones, and the most common flair used is support wanted, tracking request, advice, possible trigger, and question.
A safe, supportive space for those who struggle with a fear of flying. Ask questions, share your concerns, and receive reassurance from a community that includes verified aviation professionals.

Popular Topics in r/fearofflying

#1

Flight

145 posts
#2

Anxiety

85 posts
#3

Flying

54 posts
#4

Fear

37 posts
#5

Scared

33 posts
#6

Tracking

29 posts
#7

Nervous

26 posts
#8

Turbulence

17 posts
#9

Track

15 posts
#10

Success

12 posts

Products Discussed in r/fearofflying

#1
Earbuds
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
JLab
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Amazon
5.0 from 1 review

Earbuds

2 reviews
#1
Jlab
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Sony
4.0 from 1 review
#1
JLab
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Apple
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/fearofflying

#1
Support Wanted
: "I need help and advice ASAP, should I take the bus or go with the plane to Eindhoven? 2:30 hours flight vs 35 hours on road. Reassure me please. Anyone, please."
31 posts
#2
Tracking Request
: "Please track me flight AA3279"
18 posts
#3
Advice
: "Is Garuda Airlines considered safe?"
10 posts
#4
Possible Trigger
: "Would love some words of encouragement and comfort"
8 posts
#5
Question
: "Bathroom anxiety during landing"
6 posts
#6
Success!
: "did it scared again."
5 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Funny story 😂🤣"
4 posts
#8
Weather / Turbulence
: "Scared of bad weather out of NYC tomorrow."
4 posts
#9
Aviation Professional
: "JFK today"
1 post
#10
General Aviation
: "The Airbus A350-1000 ULR Flight from Melbourne to Toulouse has just landed completing a 24:10 hour flight"
1 post

Member Growth in r/fearofflying

Yearly
+13k members(29.6%)

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Last updated: July 30, 2026