Overview

• On July 6, Raashii Khanna posted airport photos describing how recent headlines have made every flight feel like “holding your breath.”
• Since the June 12 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, several flights have issued mayday calls or made emergency landings, fueling public safety concerns.
• Flight AI171’s crash into a medical college hostel killed 241 of 242 onboard and caused additional ground casualties, leaving only Vishwash Kumar Ramesh with minor injuries.
• Growing travel apprehension has shifted attention from technical investigations to the emotional toll on passengers and public figures.
• Khanna’s admission has sparked wider discussion about mental health support for travelers facing heightened anxiety.