Air India Crash Tests Narendra Modi’s Ambition to Get His Country Flying

'Too hard on brain': Flight phobia grips travellers after Ahmedabad Air India crash; bookings drop & cancellations spike

Following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, a wave of panic has surged among flyers in India, leading to increased anxiety and fear. This incident has caused a spike in therapy requests, flight cancellations, and a preference for specific aircraft types. The crash footage has triggered insomnia, panic attacks, and obsessive flight tracking, impacting the travel industry with booking declines and cancellations.

"Bloody Terrified": Flying Anxiety Peaks In India After Air India Crash

Retired Air Force officer Dinesh K has seen a surge in demand for his $500 therapy course to help people overcome their fear of flying since Air India flight 171 crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad two weeks ago.

Air India crash tests Narendra Modi’s ambition to get his country flying

Huge expansion of airports and infrastructure has created need for stronger oversight and more staff, analysts say