People were injured on a flight from Doha to Dublin as a Boeing 787-9 dreamliner experienced turbulence over Turkey: Global warming and changes in weather patterns may be behind this. Photograph: Damien StoranHaving worked as cabin crew for the past decade, I have little doubt that the incidence and severity of turbulence is increasing.
Warmer temperatures cause more intense thunderstorms and convective activity, which in turn can result in stronger turbulence. Global warming and changes in weather patterns due to climate change can lead to increased turbulence as warmer temperatures cause more intense thunderstorms and convective activity, which in turn can result in stronger turbulence. Apredicted that turbulence could double on the most popular international routes over the next 30 years.
Working as cabin crew involves more acting ability than you might think, and the most common time where you need to utilise your performance skills is when you’re hobbling down the aisle, desperately trying to hang onto the overhead lockers, while maintaining a breezy demeanour which communicates “everything is fine, all business as usual, folks!”