Top airlines for nervous passengers revealed and smelly toilets ruin trips for those flyers more than you think

Keep calm and carry on … with boarding.The experts at luggage purveyor Bounce.com surveyed over 2,000 travelers to determine what sends passengers’ anxiety soaring — no surprise, “screaming children” factor in heavily — and additionally revealed which airlines are best for nervous flyers to book.Soaring to the top of the latter list, with an impressive stress-free score of 8.94 out of 10, Singapore Airlines ranked the best choice for those looking to relax in the air.Amid flawless reviews and top-notch safety ratings, one of the airline’s standout features is its economy seat width.At 18.5 inches, it’s the widest among the top 10 airlines, offering plenty of room to settle in and relax.Once travelers buckle up, the airline also offers in-flight meditation playlists through Spotify, including calming nature sounds and instrumental tracks designed to help passengers unwind.In second place, Korean Air makes a strong case for its spot among the best, with a stress-free score of 8.82 out of 10.

Passengers particularly appreciate the airline’s generous 32.5-inch seat pitch — the space between you and the seat in front of you.Korean Air also eases nervous travelers’ minds with perfect ratings, scoring a 7/7 safety score and a 5/5 review score.Cathay Pacific rounds out the top three with a solid stress-free score of 8.57 out of 10.

This airline’s commitment to comfort is evident, even if its seat pitch (32 inches) falls just short of Korean Air’s.It also offers a 17.9-inch economy seat width, along with a unique partnership with Headspace to offer official meditation support through the world-renowned meditation app aboard.Unfortunately, passengers can’t always check their anxieties at the gate, even with wider seats, extra legroom or in-flight relaxation playlists.But what really makes travelers feel so uneasy and uncomfortable?More than half of travelers say screaming children (51.6%) and turbulence (51.5%) make their flying experience plane...