Increase in turbulence during flights

• After turbulence, 25 passengers were hospitalized.
• Turbulence is becoming more frequent and serious due to changing climate conditions.
• Experts recommend three measures to mitigate turbulence during flights.

On July 31, 2025, a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam reported severe turbulence, which led to emergency landing in Minnesota. On board the aircraft, which had 275 passengers and 13 crew members, 25 individuals were hospitalized due to sustained injuries.

The turbulence, which occurred due to unstable atmospheric currents, began with strong jolts of the aircraft. During the incident, one of the passengers reported that the plane rapidly dropped 1,000 feet, which caused some passengers in the cabin to be injured.

This year, there has been an increase in incidents of turbulence. Research has shown that since 1979, severe turbulence in the Northern Atlantic has increased by 55%. Experts link this to global climate changes that affect the stability of atmospheric currents.

Experts recommend that passengers always fasten their seatbelts, as this can reduce the risk of injury during unexpected turbulence. Airlines have also begun implementing safety measures, such as shortening the time spent in the air, so that passengers can return to their seats earlier.

Tags: Aviation