US EditionAmericans’ confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
- Americans’ confidence in air travel safety has decreased slightly, with 64% now stating it is 'very safe' or 'somewhat safe,' down from 71% last year.
- About 20% of U.S. adults now view air travel as 'very or somewhat unsafe,' an increase from 12% in 2024.
- Just over half of U.S. adults express 'a great deal' or 'a moderate amount' of confidence in federal agencies responsible for air safety, down from 60% last year.
- This drop in confidence follows a deadly plane collision in Washington that killed all 67 people on board.
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Americans' confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington, according to a new poll, but most still believe air transportation is generally safe.
The confidence of Americans in air travel and federal air safety agencies was slightly reduced compared to last year after the recent Washington accident, according to a new survey, but most still believe that air transport is generally safe.
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Americans’ confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
Americans’ confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington, according to a new poll.
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