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Stay Grounded.

Real-Time Support

In-flight tools that work at 35,000 feet, no wifi needed.

Personalised to You

Tailored interventions based on your unique anxiety profile.

Evidence-Based

Built on breathing, grounding, and relaxation techniques validated by research.

Your mind holds the calm. We help you find it.

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The fear is common. Staying stuck with it isn't. Millions feel it before every flight. Paperplane is built to help you through it.

0%
feel anxious before or during a flight1
0M+
Americans are afraid to fly2
0in 10
improve with the right techniques3

1 YouGov, 2025  ·  2 Journal of Anxiety Disorders  ·  3 CBT & exposure-therapy meta-analyses (≈80–90%)

Flight anxiety wears a lot of faces

The Paperplane app home screen showing an upcoming flight, calming exercises and tools
Turbulence

Tom, 34

“Every bump feels like the plane is about to drop.”

Claustrophobia

Maya, 29

“The moment the doors close, the walls start closing in.”

Anticipation

John, 52

“The dread starts weeks before. The lists, the what-ifs.”

Catastrophizing

Priya, 31

“My mind writes the worst ending before we've even boarded.”

Loss of control

David, 47

“I'm fine driving. I just can't hand my safety to a stranger.”

Learned fear

Sofia, 26

“I was scared of flying before I'd ever flown.”

Everything you need to fly calmer

A complete, research-backed toolkit for the days before, the gate, and 35,000 feet.

Track & Prepare Every Flight

Add a flight to unlock a live countdown and a prep plan made for you.

Flight tracker card with countdown

Personalized Anxiety Profile

A science-backed assessment that tailors the whole app to your triggers.

Anxiety profile radar chart

Calming Toolkit

Breathing, grounding, and reframing exercises that settle you in minutes.

Calming toolkit: breathing, grounding, reframe

Learn Why Flying Is Safe

Short, myth-busting lessons on how flying actually works, backed by data.

Course lessons: how planes fly, turbulence science

Turbulence Forecast

See how smooth your route will be, from live pilot reports.

Turbulence forecast for the route

Seat Recommendation

Find the calmest seat for a smoother, more comfortable ride.

Window seat recommendation

14-Day Confidence Plan

A day-by-day program that builds calm before takeoff.

14-day confidence plan timeline

Pre-Flight Checklist

A smart checklist, so nothing slips your mind.

Pre-flight checklist

More to Come

Always evolving with what flyers tell us they need.

Music Library
Ask-Anything AI
Community Forum
Your Requests
Built on research Works offline

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We're a tiny team building something we believe can genuinely help people. Every sign-up tells us we're on the right track and helps us keep going. Join the waitlist for early access, and be part of the reason Paperplane exists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Paperplane is a wellness companion, not a substitute for professional mental health care. It uses evidence-based techniques to help you manage flight-related anxiety, but if you're experiencing severe anxiety or phobia, we encourage working with a therapist alongside using the app.
Yes. Paperplane is built offline-first. All breathing exercises, grounding tools, calming activities, and educational content work fully without an internet connection, right when you need them most.
We will be launching in the summer of 2026, with iOS first and Android to follow. Join the waitlist to be the first to know, and to get early access before the public launch.
Pricing details are coming soon. Waitlist members will receive early access pricing and exclusive benefits. Sign up to make sure you don't miss out.