Turbulence can be an extremely unpleasant experience but while many passengers worry during it, it isn’t dangerous.
An aviation expert has explained what happens to a plane when it experiences turbulence during a flight.
Rosie Panter, travel expert at dealchecker, said: “Modern aircraft are all ‘stress-tested’ to ensure they endure the most severe situations in the air.
“This means that no plane in recent years has been brought down due to turbulence and it is a nuisance more than anything.
“Planes are well equipped for all big jolts from turbulence, even when it feels like it’s dropped hundreds of feet.
“This is often caused by changes in air pressure, jet streams, or even changes in external temperatures, all of which the plane can handle with ease.”
Turbulence is often an uncomfortable experience for passengers but planes are equipped to deal with it.
The issue could be caused by wind or storms, jet streams or objects near the plane. While it might feel like the plane is moving a lot, it usually isn’t nearly as much as people think.
During turbulence, the pilot or a member of the cabin crew will usually make an announcement to inform the passengers.
The seatbelt sign will come on and passengers will be told to return to their seats and put their belts on.
Once the aircraft has passed the turbulence, the light will usually turn off and passengers are able to move around the plane if needed.
One of the main reasons passengers need to stay seated is to avoid falling accidents or luggage falling from overhead lockers.
Unfortunately, turbulence looks like it’s only going to get worse in future. Climate change has made turbulence more frequent, according to research from the University of Reading.
Paul Williams, one of authors of the study, said: “Airlines will need to start thinking about how they will manage the increased turbulence.”
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