Air Travel Runs More Reliably, Feels Safer

Two studies were recently released, with very good news for anyone who spends a lot of time at 20,000 feet.

First, a recent poll found that most fliers feel safer when flying than they have since the attacks five years ago. This comes as a surprise to me, given the recent British terror plot, but I suppose the fact that it was foiled gives people a lot more confidence in the air.

Secondly, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics found that more flights departed on time and fewer flights were canceled this previous August than the August a year ago. This was not my experience in August (I spent the night in an airport terminal after a flight cancelation), but it represents a very positive trend for frequent fliers.