Air Travel Is Safer Than Ever Before

Air Travel Keeps Getting Safer Despite Recent Midair Fiascos

Air travel is safer than ever before.

Despite recent midair disasters, MIT study finds that air travel is safer than ever.

Statistics:

* According to the MIT study, the fatal accident rate for commercial airlines has decreased by 90% since 1970. * In 2019, there were only 0.2 fatal accidents per million departures. * This means that you are more likely to be struck by lightning than to die in a plane crash.

Reasons for the improvement:

* Advances in technology, such as improved aircraft design and air traffic control systems * Increased regulation and oversight of the airline industry * Improved training for pilots and other airline personnel

What this means for you:

Overall, the data shows that air travel is getting safer all the time.