Flyers are more nervous about air travel, but experts say it remains safe

U.S. travelers are more hesitant about flying following a string of aviation mishaps.

In a recent poll, commissioned by The Points Guy and conducted by The Harris Poll , 65% of Americans said they're more nervous about flying because of recent incidents. One in four said they're much more nervous about flying now.

The survey polled people between Feb. 28 and March 4, after several notable aviation incidents, including the tragic and deadly collision of an American Airlines plane with a military helicopter over the Potomac River, a Delta Air Lines plane that crash landed and flipped over in Toronto , and a near miss involving a S outhwest Airlines jet in Chicago .

The incidents have caused some to rethink their travel plans. According to the poll, 36% of Americans say their fear