Overview

• Since the June 12 Ahmedabad crash killed 260 people, enquiries for Cockpit Vista’s $500 fear-of-flying course have jumped from about ten a month to over 100.
• Flight bookings have slid by an estimated 15–20%, while cancellations have climbed 30–40%, according to the Indian Association of Tour Operators.
• Many travellers now avoid booking Boeing 787 Dreamliners after chilling CCTV footage of the crash went viral.
• Mental health professionals report growing cases of insomnia, obsessive flight-tracker checks and debilitating anxiety over friends and relatives in transit.
• The International Civil Aviation Organization’s data show 1.87 accidents per million departures in 2023, underscoring that flying remains statistically safe despite shaken public confidence.