Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year

Summary

A new AP-NORC poll shows that Americans’ confidence in air travel has declined after several fatal plane crashes in 2025.

Only 64% now believe flying is safe, down from 71% last year, while the number of those who feel it is unsafe rose by 12%.

Confidence in pilots, air traffic controllers, and the federal government has also dropped. Recent crashes, including a deadly collision over Washington, D.C., have fueled public concern.

Meanwhile, Trump has begun firing hundreds of FAA employees, raising further safety worries.

  • Majorllama@lemmy.world
    71·
    4 days ago

    Idk about all that. I feel like the media latches onto things that are getting clicks which makes the public more concerned something is happening more which means more people click on it.

    It’s a disgusting feedback loop that ends up just making people feel shitty.

      • afronaut@lemmy.cafeEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Exactly. Corporate media knows how to profit off of fear-mongering and suffering.

        • asteriskeverything@lemmy.world
          1·
          14 hours ago

          I am seeing parallels to 9/11 with how the media is behaving these last 6 months or so. Behavior I didn’t notice during biden, covid, or last trump term. It’s very different.

          It’s like no one is willing to write anything “inflamatory” I know why I’m scared. I can guess why they are scared. I can only wonder why it is different this time.