Cabin Crew Reveals What Really Happens When Flying

Is turbulence actually dangerous?

No matter how brave you are, turbulence is most certainly a frightening thing to experience. Fortunately, this phenomenon is extremely common and almost never an indication of danger. Turbulence is simply rough air; no matter how much the plane shakes, the minor change in altitude is rarely more than 20 feet.

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