But before you start panicking, it’s important to understand that this discovery does not mean that aircraft will be more prone to accidents. “Planes are not going to start falling out of the sky, because aircraft are built to very high specification, and they can withstand the worst turbulence they can ever expect to encounter, even in the future,” reassures the researcher.
However, this research serves as an important reminder to follow the safety instructions on board and to keep your seatbelt fastened during the entire flight. This minimizes the risk of injury. Flight attendants are more likely to be the victims of turbulence, especially since they are on their feet to attend to passengers. About 80% of turbulence-related injuries involve flight attendants, according to this research.
If, in spite of all these arguments, you’re still anxious about getting on a plane, be aware that it’s advised to favour seats close to the wings to reduce the sensation of turbulence.","category_class":"child-of-travel","time_ago":"2 days ago","premium":false,"gallery":false,"excerpt":"First documenting our skydiving experience, there were plenty of other places and things to do we enjoyed doing in the Free State.