r/fearofflying is a subreddit with 60k 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, discussion, question, 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
Support Wanted
: "Canceling Trip"
36 posts
#2
Tracking Request
: "Lomg haul with chinese from Europe to China FM870"
22 posts
#3
Discussion
: "This captures it, doesn't it?"
13 posts
#4
Question
: "Safety"
13 posts
#5
Advice
: "From Canceling Flights to Flying 10+ Times in 2 Months. Here's What Actually Helped Me"
10 posts
#6
Weather / Turbulence
: "What are pilots thinking during a turbulent landing?"
6 posts
#7
Success!
: "You can’t get much closer to heaven ❤️ flying over San Antonio Texas earlier today"
5 posts
#8
Possible Trigger
: "I need reassurance"
5 posts
#9
What I Would Have Missed
: "Spent 9 days in London"
1 post
#10
General Aviation
: "Great video demonstrating air and why planes can't "fall" out of the sky."
1 post
Member Growth in r/fearofflying
Yearly
+13k members(28.5%)
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Last updated: October 19, 2026