The fear of flying

5. Conclusion

The safety of a flight varies based on the country an aircraft belongs to, as well as on the airline's safety policy. Most airlines meet basic safety standards, as required by the ICAO. Among these airlines, some decide, in spite of additional costs, to introduce their own safety standards, in addition to the ICAO's, and in so doing increase their safety levels.

There is a lack of information in the media regarding aircraft safety. As aircraft crashes are more spectacular and more profitable, these make front-page news, leading to people developping a fear of flying.

Next time you board a commercial aircraft though, remember: airtravel is the safest of all means of travel.

Copyright: Sébastien FREISSINET

Airbus A380 banking