Climate crisis leading to more turbulence during flights, says study

Every additional minute spent travelling through turbulence increases wear and tear on an aircraft, say the researchers. Photograph: Avpics/Alamy

The climate crisis is leading to more turbulence during flights, driving up costs and increasing the risks for passengers and crew, according to new research.

The study found that warmer air, caused by carbon emissions, is creating bumpier flights around the world with severe turbulence in the North Atlantic up by 55% since 1979.