Aviophobia is one of the most common phobias of modern life. Arlene Harris speaks to one nervous flyer about her coping mechanisms Lucy Sempey in Paris It’s that time of year again when we’re all packing our bags and joining the lengthy airport queues to head off on our summer holidays. But while for most people, the anticipation of going away adds to the excitement of it all, many others find the whole thing to be stressful, angst-ridden and in some cases, terrifying — and their fear of flying has been exacerbated by recent mid-air incidents, including a window blowing out on a Boeing jet and a number of reports of severe turbulence.
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