aerophobia
noun
aero·pho·bia
ˌer-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: fear or strong dislike of flying : aviophobia
Studies estimate as many as 50 million Americans suffer from some degree of aerophobia.—
Andrew Tilghman
Andrew Tilghman
aerophobe
noun
or aerophobic
plural aerophobes or aerophobics
To combat anxiety, many of those nervous about air travel opt for video or audio tapes designed to relax the anxious aerophobe …
—Zlati Meyer
Zlati Meyer
As a chronic aerophobic, I've taken a number of courses over the years designed to help people overcome their fear, most of them based on the idea that knowledge is power.
—Stephanie Merritt
Stephanie Merritt
aerophobic
adjective
You can tell them flying a commercial jetliner once a year is safer than driving to work every weekday—and mortality statistics prove this. But statistics won't persuade an aerophobic person to get on a plane.
—Matthew Lubenko
Matthew Lubenko
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“Aerophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerophobia. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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aerophobia
noun
aero·pho·bia
ˌar-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə, ˌer-
1
: abnormal or excessive fear of drafts or of fresh air
2
: fear or strong dislike of flying
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