The worst fear of any frequent flyer is becoming a reality more and more frequently in recent years, causing injuries and putting lives at risk.
In the past, air turbulence — a phenomenon in which an aircraft experiences irregular drops, bumps, or jolts due to external causes — was mostly about passengers having to fasten their seatbelts mid-journey and go through a few seconds of worry.
However, turbulence has become more severe and common during flights in the last few decades, especially along some of the world’s busiest flight routes. Sometimes they even occur in otherwise favorable weather conditions, catching pilots by surprise.
