The Toronto plane crash and other flight mishaps have flyers on edge as a man with aerophobia reassures flyers about plane safety. A commercial pilot and psychotherapist also weighs in.

Morris, for his part, said he reminds himself “of the incredible safety record of commercial aviation. Statistically speaking, flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation” — a belief that helps him maintain “a sense of calm and rationality,” he said.

From praying to plane touching to ordering a drink, air travelers are posting about their travel rituals and why these steps makes them feel more secure. Industry experts weighed in.