# Global aerophobia and turbulence management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-aerophobia-and-turbulence-management > Updated: 2026-08-24T14:05:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Aerophobia, or the fear of flying, is reported to affect approximately one in four travelers globally. While commercial aviation is statistically safer than road travel, passengers often experience anxiety due to perceived lack of control over technology, pilots, and atmospheric conditions. Experts suggest various psychological and physiological management strategies. These include gaining knowledge of aircraft sounds, using controlled breathing, and reframing turbulence through visualization, such as imagining the aircraft as a “blueberry in gelatin.” Recent data from Turbli has identified specific high-risk flight routes prone to turbulence, including the Mendoza to Santiago route and several European corridors involving Nice and Milan. To mitigate anxiety during these flights, specialists recommend techniques such as lifting feet from the floor during takeoff to reduce vibration sensations and performing brief muscle contractions to aid relaxation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Turbulence data identifies high-risk flight routes and tips for managing flight anxiety Turbli data identifies the world's most turbulent flight routes, while experts offer tips to manage aerophobia, such as breathing techniques and physical adjustments during takeoff. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turbulence-data-identifies-high-risk-flight-routes-and-tips-for-managing-flight-anxiety ### 2026-08-17: Aerophobia affects one in four travelers worldwide Aerophobia affects nearly 25% of travelers. Experts recommend psychological strategies, such as exposure therapy and breath control, to manage anxiety and regain a sense of control during flights. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aerophobia-affects-one-in-four-travelers-worldwide --- Cite as: Global aerophobia and turbulence management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-aerophobia-and-turbulence-management