 What to know Many travelers, like Michelle Tucker, tap planes for luck and reassurance before flights. This ritual, shared on social media, helps nervous flyers feel connected and in control. Experts say it can be a comforting superstition, though it may also cause anxiety. Pilot Patrick Smith notes there's no harm in the gesture. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. |
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