Is turbulence getting worse? And where were the worst flight paths in 2023

We know turbulence is a common part of flying – but are some routes more prone? And where is it the worst?
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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 – increasing by 55% between 1979 and 2020 – and the climate crisis is thought to be a responsible factor.

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