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.

    • rumba@lemmy.zipEnglish
      5·
      17 小时前

      Indeed, but if we keep accelerating at this pace for a couple of years…

    • kablammy@sh.itjust.works
      10·
      19 小时前

      Well you wouldn’t be driving to the airport if you didn’t have a flight to catch! ** taps forehead