1. Risk briefing: Why is air turbulence getting worse - and what does it mean ...
23 aug 2024 · One study showed that dangerous clear-air turbulence (CAT), which occurs in clear skies, has increased significantly.
Recent high-profile air turbulence events highlight broader, long-term climate risks

2. Why 2024 is a bad year for air accidents | The Week
29 aug 2024 · Turbulence has been a major issue in 2024, with serious injuries being caused and the first death on a large commercial airliner since 1997. In ...
Turbulence, 'poorly made' aircraft and climate change have been blamed for a string of incidents

3. Is it still safe to fly? 2024 has been a year of accidents - The Times
25 aug 2024 · Horror crashes. Deadly turbulence. Lucky escapes. This year has been one of the worst for air travel that anyone can remember.
Horror crashes. Deadly turbulence. Lucky escapes. This year has been one of the worst for air travel that anyone can remember. Are poorly made aircraft and climate change to blame? John Arlidge reports

4. As Turbulence Increases, How To Conquer Your Fear Of Flying - Forbes
26 mei 2024 · Turbulence is expected to increase in the decades to come, so here's how to conquer aerophobia, your fear of flying.
Turbulence is expected to increase in the decades to come, so here's how to conquer aerophobia, your fear of flying.

5. Climate change could be about to make flight turbulence a lot worse
Severe turbulence can put even seasoned flyers on edge and in extreme cases result in casualties and damage. Experts say climate change will make it worse.

6. What causes air turbulence and is the climate crisis making it worse?
21 mei 2024 · On bigger planes, turbulence risks head or other injuries to people who could be thrown around the cabin if not strapped in, or be struck by ...
While fatalities are rare, severe turbulence is up 55% since 1979 – with the climate crisis thought to be a factor

7. What is it like to fly a plane during turbulence? - BBC
22 mei 2024 · However, severe turbulence can be dramatic and lead to severe injuries or sadly, in this case, a fatality," aviation expert John Strickland told ...
Aviation experts tell the BBC what pilots do during turbulence and what passengers should be doing.

8. How Dangerous Is Turbulence on Planes—and Is It Getting Worse?
Don't worry about anything happening to the plane, Guinn said. "The odds of having a mechanical failure due to [turbulence] are pretty remote.” In fact, the ...
How dangerous is turbulence on flights? And is it getting worse?

9. What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous ...
24 mei 2024 · Modern planes are strong enough to handle just about any turbulence. Cabin areas such as overhead bins may receive cosmetic damage, “but these ...
The death of a British man and injuries impacting dozens of others on a Singapore Airlines flight highlighted the potential dangers.

10. Singapore Airlines incident shows turbulence is 'serious workplace ...
22 mei 2024 · A flight from London Heathrow to Singapore hit severe turbulence over Myanmar on 20 May, resulting in one onboard fatality.
Two Singapore Airlines cabin crew members and dozens of passengers remain in hospital in Bangkok after a flight from London Heathrow to Singapore hit severe turbulence over Myanmar on 20 May, resulting in one onboard fatality.

11. Turbulence on a plane - should I be worried? Lonely Planet
23 mei 2024 · How can I stay safe on a flight if it hits turbulence? ... The best piece of advice is to keep your seatbelt snugly fastened throughout the flight ...
We take a look at what turbulence is and the risks to passengers.

12. Severe weather hazards: the best is to anticipate and avoid - Airbus
9 jul 2024 · Air turbulence – whether it be related to a thunderstorm, windshear or clear air turbulence – is the leading cause of injury inside aircraft, ...
Severe weather events demonstrate that air transport safety relies on a combination of technology and human behaviour.

13. Why turbulence isn't making flying less safe | The Saturday Paper
1 jun 2024 · Turbulence encounters with multiple serious injuries are extremely rare – they occur only about once a year globally. Considering thousands of ...
My worst experience on a flight was about 20 years ago. I was crossing the Rocky Mountains on the way to Denver, Colorado – a route known for turbulence. Fortunately, the drinks service was over, the cabin crew seated and the seatbelt sign was on. I was seated near the back of the plane, often a bumpier ride. The aircraft started to move around a bit and then came a big jolt.

14. Flight attendants on how to stay safe during severe turbulence - NY Post
22 mei 2024 · Flight experts advise moving in time with the turbulence by jiggling about in one's seat — a surprising technique employed by crewmembers. See ...
Flight experts have recently revealed some crucial tips on how passengers can stay safe should their plane hit severe turbulence.

15. What to know about turbulence after 1 dies and 30 injured on Singapore ...
5 mrt 2023 · Turbulence usually just causes a bumpy ride, but it varies widely in severity and can cause damage to the plane and injuries to the passengers ...
One man died and 30 people were injured after a flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence. Here's what to know about how to keep yourself safe and why turbulence happens.

16. What causes flight turbulence and how dangerous is it? - The Times
21 mei 2024 · Your stomach drops, drinks are spilled and, in severe cases, someone gets injured — or even killed, which happened to a passenger on a Singapore ...
Turbulence is a normal part of flying but it can be worse in some situations than others. We explain why it happens, when it happens and how to stay calm.

17. Aircraft turbulence is worsening with climate change. Studying birds ... - BBC
24 mei 2024 · If an aircraft strikes it, the most turbulent air can cause injuries or even death, as well as structural damage to planes. On Tuesday, a ...
Our skies are getting bumpier, making the need to understand and predict turbulence increasingly urgent. Researchers propose birds could provide clues.

18. U.S. Flyers Are Shaken, but Will Make It Through Turbulence - The Harris Poll
13 feb 2024 · A string of airline safety incidents at the end of 2023 continuing into 2024 are causing some flyers to worry about their safety.
A recent string of airplane safety incidents have given a notable sum U.S. adults pause, but trust in airline safety standards remain high.

19. Managing Turbulence | EASA Community
24 mei 2024 · Turbulence encounters may cause injuries to passengers and cabin crew. However, by using best practices, applying the recommended techniques, ...
As you will be aware, there are many media reports at the moment about turbulence following the Singapore Airlines event that took place on 21 May 2024 and is reported to involve one fatality. While we do not want to prejudice the investigation in any way, we thought it might be useful to share again this article that was originally published in the 1st Edition of the Conversation Aviation magazine in 2023. You can access the full magazine on the Community Site here.

20. What is turbulence? An investigation into why the skies seem to be bumpier ...
22 mei 2024 · Is turbulence safe? Isabel says, “There is the possibility of encountering severe turbulence, which can be dangerous. However, it is extremely ...
Falling luggage, food strewn across aircraft, and the occasion hospital admission – is there something happening at high altitude we need to be wary of?
