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
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
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