Blessing of Gomel for a Flight
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Question
Hello Rabbi, Should one recite the Gomel blessing when flying on a plane nowadays, considering that the danger is minimal? And is there a difference between flying from one country to another or flying domestically?
Answer
Good week,
One who flies on a plane is required to recite the blessing because he is like those who go down to the sea and bless. For this reason, only one who flies over the sea blesses, and one who flies only over land does not bless.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 219, Se'if 1