Aerophobia is the fear of flying. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an anxiety disorder that is characterised by a persistent and excessive fear of a specific object or situation. People with aerophobia may experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms when they think about or are exposed to flying, such as:

• Sweating
• Trembling
• Rapid heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Feeling faint
• Panic attacks
• Fear of being in a plane crash
• Fear of losing control
• Fear of being trapped
• Fear of heights

Aerophobia can have a significant impact on a person's life. It can prevent people from traveling for work or pleasure, and it can also lead to missing out on fantastic holidays.