Flight UA23 from New York to Dublin

[Sober Lark]

Sun 20/10/2013 shortly before 07.00 - A spokesperson for United Airlines said the plane encountered “severe turbulence” during its descent into Dublin, during which the seatbelt sign was illuminated. A number of passengers were treated for minor injuries.

757, carrying 129 customers and 8 crew

[PAXboy]

1. Unfortunate
2. Happens often enough for it not to be reported

[ExXB]

3. Always wear your seatbelt

[DaveReidUK]

3. Always wear your seatbelt

4. Don't drink for 24 hours before flying, to obviate the need to leave your seat for a pee at any time during the flight.

[Sober Lark]

Not UA232 but UA23 the movie

Dublin Bound Flight Turbulence On United Transatlantic Flight Injures 8 Passengers!! - YouTube

[radeng]

According to many doctors, you should drink enough fluid that your urine is clear. Not drinking liquids could prove worse than turbulence injury - with very long term results.

[PAXboy]

Thanks Sober Lark, good to know that the media are right on top of the critical topics of the week!