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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Ramer

With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flying

Travel Delays - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports.

Back-to-back winter storms. The Iran war. Governmentshutdowns. A fatal runway collision between a jet and a fire truck. All have disrupted airline travel in recent months. Add in the usual hassles like seat selection and baggage fees, overbooked flights and takeoff delays, and even frequent flyers may be thinking twice about booking trips that require boarding a commercial airplane.

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