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Why your flight is more likely to encounter turbulence or disruptions
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Turbulence, which is forecast to be more frequent and unpredictable, poses cabin safety risks, particularly when passengers or crew are unbelted.
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- Severe turbulence, intensified by climate change, is increasingly frequent and unpredictable, causing passenger fear and leading Asia Pacific aviation accidents.
- Climate change makes aviation risks more complex, with greater weather volatility and shorter decision windows, impacting flight planning, operations, and passenger safety.
- The aviation industry needs to be less reactive and more proactive in order to address climate change more effectively.
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SINGAPORE – Even after 18 years, Singaporean Glenn Koh still grips his seat whenever a flight encounters prolonged turbulence.
The 43-year-old was travelling from London to Zurich with his wife in June 2008 when their plane was hit by severe turbulence.
