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.

    • afronaut@lemmy.cafe
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      2 days ago

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

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        7 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.