We know turbulence is a common part of flying â but are some routes more prone? And where is it the worst? Turbulence is the leading cause of in-flight injuries to crew and passengers and after the fatal Singapore Airlines incident and injuries to passengers above Turkey on a Qatar Airways flight, you might be wondering if flights are about to get bumpier. Incidents of severe turbulence are on the rise â increasing by 55% between 1979 and 2020 â and the climate crisis is thought to be a responsible factor
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