noun
- plural of aviophobe; people who have an intense fear of flying or air travel
Usage: informal; derived from aviophobia (fear of flying)
Examples
- Many aviophobes prefer to travel by train or car instead of flying.
- The airline offers special programs to help aviophobes overcome their anxiety.
- Aviophobes often experience panic attacks during takeoff and landing.
- Some aviophobes have never flown despite wanting to travel internationally.
- Therapists work with aviophobes to manage their fear through exposure therapy.