1. people who have an extreme or irrational fear of flying
Usage: plural form; typically used to refer to individuals with aviophobia

Examples

• Many aviophobics prefer to travel by train or car instead of flying.
• The airline offers special programs to help aviophobics overcome their fear of air travel.
• Aviophobics often experience anxiety even before boarding a plane.
• Some aviophobics use breathing techniques to manage their fear during flights.
• Therapists work with aviophobics to gradually desensitize them to flying.