r/fearofflying is a subreddit with 55k 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 success!, support wanted, question, tracking request, and advice.
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
Headphones/earbuds
6 reviews
#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
Over Ear Headphones
2 reviews
#1
JLab
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Apple
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/fearofflying
#1
Success!
: "On a plane right now! I’m so happy I faced my anxiety!!"
61 posts
#2
Support Wanted
: "Taking off. Bawling"
43 posts
#3
Question
: "Tap tap….is this thing on???"
20 posts
#4
Tracking Request
: "Please track me I’m so nervous it’s insane 😭"
17 posts
#5
Advice
: "Only way to ease anxiety"
16 posts
#6
Possible Trigger
: "I went through a “rough flight”, and everything was A-OK."
15 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Word of warning for anyone trying to beat this stupid fear"
13 posts
#8
What I Would Have Missed
: "finally made it to PR"
10 posts
#9
Weather / Turbulence
: "Airplane got hit by a lightening strike… and I survived!"
2 posts
#10
Resources
: "”This is why flying is the safest way to travel”"
1 post
Member Growth in r/fearofflying
Yearly
+14k members(32.7%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026