Severe Turbulence Incident Highlights Growing Impact of Climate Change on Air Travel

A deadly turbulence event on a Singapore Airlines flight underscores increasing risks linked to climate change.

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Experts confirm that climate change is intensifying clear-air turbulence, making such incidents more frequent.
Clear-air turbulence, which is difficult to predict, is becoming more common due to stronger jet streams caused by warming temperatures.
Despite the rise in turbulence, fatalities remain rare, and modern aircraft are designed to withstand extreme conditions.
Improved forecasting and technology are helping pilots navigate turbulence more safely, but passengers are advised to keep seatbelts fastened.