Terrified of Flying and Plane Crashes—Looking for Advice from Frequent Travelers

Hi everyone,

I’m struggling with a severe fear of flying and am hoping to get some advice from frequent travellers. Recently, I saw a plane crash video on Reddit, which only intensified my irrational fear of plane crashes. I often find myself watching videos about them —sometimes due to faulty engines or unexpected spikes — and thinking about how terrifying it must be for those involved. It’s made me hate the idea of flying, even though I really want to travel to the Netherlands someday, which requires a flight.

I know that flying is one of the safest modes of transport, which I find very hard to believe when I’m consumed by these fears and just the sheer possibility my flight could be it.

If anyone here has experience with overcoming flight anxieties and has tips or strategies on managing fear while travelling, I’d really appreciate your insights.

Thanks in advance for any support or advice.