Turbulence killed a passenger on a flight from London to Singapore, but severe injuries due to turbulence are incredibly rare

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A general view of the cabin of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which was hit by severe turbulence.
Severe turbulence dislodged oxygen masks and caused injuries to dozens of passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.

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The Boeing 787 that suddenly dropped mid-flight and injured at least 50 people is a stark reminder: Always wear your seatbelt.

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The Latam plane that plunged midair is a reminder to always wear your seatbelt when flying.

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A new report lists the 10 most turbulent flight routes in North America — take a look

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The seatbelt and "no smoking" sign on a plane.

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Terrible flight turbulence compelled 2 strangers to bond. They survived the bumpy ride with whiskey and TikTok.

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Lila Smith and Sabrina
They were sitting in the back row.

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Terrible flight turbulence compelled 2 strangers to bond. They survived the bumpy ride with whiskey and TikTok.

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Lila Smith and Sabrina
They were sitting in the back row.

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Be warned: Flights are getting bumpier

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Illustration of a plane tray table with spilled food.
Air turbulence is on the rise. And it's going to make flights a whole lot bumpier.

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8 passengers and 2 crew were hurt when a plane hit severe turbulence and sent carts flying during a meal service, reports say

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Hi Fly Malta Airbus A340-500.
The turbulence occurred on the flight from Luanda to Lisbon.

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Climate change is making plane turbulence worse, and it could make flights bumpier and more expensive

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The inside of the plane after Lufthansa Flight 469 hit "severe turbulence" en route to Frankfurt, Germany.

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Southwest passengers describe people vomiting and passing out during aborted landing in heavy turbulence. They were then left at an empty terminal at another airport.

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Southwest Airlines planes.

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A passenger died after a jet experienced 'severe turbulence' while flying over New England

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A plane.

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