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Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows

Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last yearAmericans’ confidence in aviation has slipped following a string of plane crashes in 2025, according to a new poll.As of this year 64% of Americans said they believe air travel is very or somewhat safe, marking a decrease from 71% of Americans who indicated so last year, said the poll, conducted by AP-NORC and released on Wednesday. Continue reading...



A recent poll by AP-NORC reveals a decline in Americans' confidence in air travel, with 64% believing it is safe, down from 71% last year. This drop follows several high-profile crashes in 2025, including a fatal collision over Washington, D.C., a commuter plane crash in Alaska, and a Delta crash-landing in Toronto. Google searches for air travel safety have surged, and confidence in pilots, air traffic controllers, and the federal government has decreased. Additionally, the Trump administration has reduced FAA staff, though air traffic controllers were spared.

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