Airline reservations typically decline after a highly publicized airplane crash because people overestimate the incidence of such disasters. In such instances,their decisions are being influenced by

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The availability heuristic is the tendency for people to judge the likelihood of an event based on how easily it comes to mind. In this case, the highly publicized airplane crash makes the idea of an airplane crash more available and memorable, leading people to overestimate the likelihood of such disasters happening.

Airline Reservations Typically Decline After a Highly Publicized Airplane Crash