Former Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kourtney Kardashian has been credited for helping her boyfriend Travis Barker overcome his fear of flying. Since the couple started their relationship in early 2021, the couple has become a huge part of each other's lives. Kourtney has developed a strong bond with Travis' youngest daughter Alabama, who even referred to the eldest Kardashian as a mother-type figure. Travis and Kourtney have even taken family vacations together, with both of their children included.
The topic of their romance came up in January 2021, when both Kourtney and Travis posted snaps at Kris Jenner's Palms Springs home. After the photos were shared, rumors began to circulate about a potential relationship. What confirmed the status was Travis constantly commenting flirty messages on Kourtney's Instagram posts. They officially confirmed the romance after Kourtney shared a romantic picture of her and Travis holding hands two days after Valentine's Day.
A source close to the drummer told E! News that Kourtney has done a lot in helping Travis overcome his fear of flying. "This has been something that Travis has been working on for some time," the insider said regarding Travis' return to flying. "It's something he's wanted to do and to overcome. Kourtney has been incredibly loving and supportive and it is through her love, help, and confidence in him that he was able to finally do this." On August 14, Travis joined the 42-year-old as well as Kris Jenner and her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, on Kylie Jenner's private jet. The group traveled to Cabo San Lucas, which was Travis' first flight since the 2008 plane crash he survived. The crash killed four people and severely injured him and fellow surviving passenger Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, who died a few months later of a drug overdose.
Even though the crash caused Travis to avoid planes for over a decade, it helped him to kick his drug addiction. During an interview with Men's Health in May, the Blink-182 band member did say he hoped to fly again. "Now it's been so many years it's getting easier for me. There are days where I'll wake up and never think about it," he said. Now that Travis is with Kourtney, his life has completely changed, and he believes he is ready to do anything with her by his side.
Kourtney has truly been a guiding light in Travis' life since they started dating earlier this year. Not only does she get along great with his kids, but she has helped him get overcome his fear of flying. It seems the former Keeping Up With The Kardashians star might just be who Travis was looking for all along.
Sources: E! News, Men's Health