Flying makes many folks nervous enough to do specific rituals to feel safer. Find out the reasons why and do any of our Globe Aware volunteers follow any of the same superstitions mentioned?
Superstitious flyer? A psychologist reveals the meaning behind the rituals
By Tarah Chieffi
Aug. 10, 2023
The Points Guy
Flying makes some people nervous enough they do superstitious things every time they fly. You’ve probably heard of some flying superstitions, such as touching the outside of the plane before boarding. Others, like placing a bit of dirt in your shoe so you always have one foot on the ground, are less common but serve the same purpose: bringing a bit of comfort and control to an otherwise uncomfortable situation.