
Encore: SFO's Class for Fearful Flyers; Meet the 'Batman of San Jose'
Published: August 7, 2026
Duration: 31:10
San Francisco Airport’s Fear of Flying Clinic Welcomes Nervous Passengers Aboard
If your stomach drops at the thought of getting on an airplane, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans share a fear of flying. Some psychologists say the way through it is to rewire the brain, by gradually facing the very thing that feels dangerous. But you can’t just hop on a plane whenever you want to practice. That’s where a Bay Area program hosted at San Francisco International Airport can help. For nearly 50 years, they’ve been helping uneasy travelers get back in the air...