1. an extreme or irrational fear of flying or of air travel
Usage: uncountable noun; clinical/psychological term

Examples

• Her aerophobia prevented her from taking the job that required frequent business travel.
• Many people experience some anxiety about flying, but aerophobia is a severe, persistent fear.
• The therapist helped him overcome his aerophobia through exposure therapy.
• Aerophobia affects millions of travelers worldwide.
• Despite his aerophobia, he decided to face his fear and book a flight to visit his family.