Recent Boeing Incidents Spark Traveler Anxiety and Scrutiny of Company

Some travelers are avoiding Boeing planes and booking other aircraft after recent Boeing incidents, turning to prayer or anti-anxiety medications to cope with flights.

A panel blowing off an Alaska Airlines Boeing plane in January sparked heightened concerns, with travel search site Kayak reporting a 15-fold jump in aircraft model searches.

The Alaska Airlines incident has prompted a criminal probe by the Justice Department and outreach to passengers as possible victims.

Boeing recently failed 33 out of 97 points in a federal audit, passing 56 points.

Boeing's CEO said increased scrutiny from the incidents will make the company better.