r/fearofflying is a subreddit with 58k 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, success!, and discussion.
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
: "Terrified after FAA Inspection Order"
68 posts
#2
Tracking Request
: "Guys Im doing it"
45 posts
#3
Advice
: "life hack that made my fear of flying drop!"
25 posts
#4
Success!
: "Do it crying, do it shaking with fear, do it scared!!"
15 posts
#5
Discussion
: "My flight home- not sure what went wrong"
12 posts
#6
Possible Trigger
: "Severe Turbulence from a Professional"
11 posts
#7
Question
: "How do pilots trust the process?"
10 posts
#8
What I Would Have Missed
: "What I would have missed🥹"
5 posts
#9
Weather / Turbulence
: ""Trick" that helped me with turbulence on my flight today"
4 posts
#10
General Aviation
: "Just to put in perspective how normal and safe it is to fly! Plus, looks ethereal!"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/fearofflying
Yearly
+13k members(28.4%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026