India, June 20 -- After the deadly Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, there has been an uptick in cancellations, delays, and mid-air returns. Between June 12 and 17, 83 Air India flights were cancelled. According to reports, 66 of them were Boeing 787 Dreamliners. A Delhi to Bali flight turned back mid-air on Wednesday due to a volcanic eruption. Yesterday, a flight carrying 180 passengers made an emergency landing in Delhi from Leh after a technical glitch.

This series of incidents, combined with rising chatter on social media, is fuelling a fresh wave of flight anxiety. This fear of flying can make people feel sick, sweaty, or panicked. It often includes intrusive thoughts and a feeling of being out of control.

Travellers are suddenly p...