Overview

• The June 12 Air India flight crash killed at least 200 of 242 passengers and has exacerbated flying fears worldwide.
• London Gatwick Airport has opened a reception center providing information and support for relatives of the victims.
• Air India established a dedicated passenger hotline to offer families and travelers real-time updates and assistance.
• Aviation research shows commercial flying remains one of the safest transport modes, with fatalities occurring at roughly one per 13.7 million boardings.
• Mental health professionals advise coping strategies such as deep breathing, mindfulness exercises, mental visualization and notifying cabin crew to alleviate aerophobia.