Anyone who hoped to spend the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in quiet reflection will probably be disappointed. During the last few days, the prevailing sentiment in America has been fear, if not paranoia.
FEAR
If I were a bettin’ man, I’d put some money on a big airline filing for bankruptcy protection in the not-too-distant future.
What should we be afraid of when we travel? And are the phobias justified? Here are the top travel fears, along with your chances of actually being hurt while you’re on the road.

Elliott is consumer advocate
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