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19th December 2016 | 19:10

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John Marsh

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 202

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From: UK

Don't worry. (Be happy!)

A non-sensationalist, boring old fact the Daily Mail etc tend not to mention, is that airliners are built to withstand turbulence, with an ample safety margin.

I don't enjoy a bumpy flight. One of my trips TLV-LGW was a bit sporty. I found reassurance in recalling a programme on how resilient Boeing build their planes. Apart from some initial queasiness, I was fine. (As were the other pax.)

I realise that bold & dramatic trumps calm & accurate in the tabloid world. It's not exactly a responsible approach to journalism. Unnecessary fear can be the result.

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