Flying a commercial airline, often (6)

I believe the answer is:

ordeal

(Other definitions for ordeal that I've seen before include "Severely trying experience" , "Suffering - trial" , "very hard test" , "Difficult or arduous experience" , "Tribulation" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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