The FlyingSafe blog
Articles for nervous flyers
October 19, 2026
What Is a Go-Around? What This Month's LaGuardia Incident Actually Shows
A Delta regional jet aborted its landing at LaGuardia this month after a nearby jet took off. Here's what a go-around actually means for your safety.
October 18, 2026
Is a Cracked Airplane Window Dangerous? What This Week's British Airways Diversion Shows
A British Airways flight turned back after a cabin window cracked mid-air. Here's how plane windows are built — and why it wasn't an emergency.
October 17, 2026
Does an Air Traffic Control Glitch Mean Your Flight Isn't Safe? What This Week's Italy Outage Shows
A network fault at Italy's main airports this week caused delays and cancellations. Here's what an air traffic control glitch actually means for flight safety.
October 16, 2026
What Happens When a Plane Engine Fails? What This Week's United Diversion Shows
A United 767 lost an engine over the Atlantic this week and landed safely in Canada. Here's what actually happens when a plane engine fails.
October 15, 2026
Is Turbulence Dangerous? What This Week's Avianca Incident Actually Shows
Is turbulence dangerous? An Avianca flight diverted this month after severe turbulence — here's what the data says about your real risk.