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Old 10th Sep 2012, 21:44
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Maddie,

At the risk of moving us off topic the chances of anything very bad happening as as a result of turbulence is incredibly low. The aircraft is stress tested to limits far beyond that ever encountered in day to day operations and stuff that could really ruin your day is usually detectable on radar and avoided by crew. Clear air turbulence is just that; it occurs in clear air and is more often than not over as soon as its begun. The biggest risk here as seen in this case is usually to the cabin crew. This is why as a passenger it's always wise to keep your seatbelt fastened while seated, just like they tell you.

It's an old adage, but you're a lot safer up there than you are in the car on the way to the airport.
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