Afghanistan, June 26 -- In India, flight anxiety is rising after the Ahmedabad plane crash as more people seek counseling to manage fear.
A retired Indian Air Force officer, Dinesh K., is witnessing a sharp rise in people seeking therapy for flight anxiety at his clinic in Bangalore. His specialized program, priced at about $500, has grown increasingly popular in the aftermath of a deadly crash.
Dinesh noted that most clients reach out via WhatsApp, reporting stress and loss of confidence after the tragic Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 260 lives.
At his center, Dinesh offers exposure therapy using Boeing and Cessna flight simulators. This hands-on experience is designed to help fearful passengers recognize that...