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A growing threat to passenger safety amid climate change

Serious incidents of turbulence are on the rise, with climate change altering jet stream patterns and making flights more erratic. Recent cases, including a fatal incident on an Air Europa flight, highlight the dangers of turbulence, which has become a major concern for passengers and airlines alike. Turbulence occurs when an airplane flies through disturbed air, causing the aircraft to experience sudden and often violent changes. Traditionally, turbulence is expected during flights over oceans, mountain ranges or during thunderstorms. However, a new type of turbulence, known as clear air turbulence (CAT), is becoming more common. This form of turbulence occurs