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.
It’d still be a higher probability to die in the car taking them to the airport.
Well you wouldn’t be driving to the airport if you didn’t have a flight to catch! ** taps forehead
Indeed, but if we keep accelerating at this pace for a couple of years…