Why Airplane Turbulence Is Getting Worse

On this episode of “Now Boarding” Leslie and Erin discuss turbulence: what causes it, whether it’s getting worse and why it’s usually nothing to worry about. While serious injuries from turbulence are rare, it’s always important to follow crew safety instructions.
“Now Boarding” is a videocast about air travel and the business of flying. CNBC airlines reporter Leslie Josephs and CNBC senior producer Erin Black delve into topics like turbulence, airline status, boarding, jumbo jets and all things aviation. Watch this episode and others on CNBC’s TH-cam channel.
Produced by: Erin Black, Leslie Josephs
Animation: Jason Reginato
Camera: Liam Mays
Senior Production Manager: Kathy Mavrikakis
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Executive Producer: Kamelia Angelova
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Why Airplane Turbulence Is Getting Worse

[@mjfreespirit]

Wearing your seatbelt is so important so you can avoid being thrown around that metal tube

[@javiersp15]

32 minutes? No thank you. Short answer: No.

[@IamDrDee]

Bye. Some of us enjoy CNBC's documentaries.

[@peterkotara]

I enjoy a bit of turbulence, it adds a bit of spice to an otherwise boring flight.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

lol🤣

[@FloridaMan69.]

I'm more worried about people farting in planes

[@davidjgill4902]

Turbulence is nothing these days. Pilots are now able to effectively evade the worst of it. It was significantly worse in the past. The first time I flew in an airplane was in 1977 for an eighth-grade school trip to Washington, departing from Cleveland. This was on Eastern Airlines. They served scrambled eggs for breakfast. Everyone was served and time passed to allow everyone to finish eating. Then perfectly on cue, the plane hit some significant turbulence and the vomit began to spew forth. As the foul smell of vomit filled the plane, that triggered a second round of vomiting. I was sitting in a middle seat, and I remember the vomit squirting between the seats onto the backs of the seats in front of me. The stewardesses (it was the 70's) were quietly cursing the pilots who had failed to warn them. It was memorable to say the least, more so than the rest of the trip. I was one of the very few who didn't vomit.

[@BofaDee33]

I was on a flight were the landing was pretty hairy. The plane kept tilting and rocking as we were getting super close to the ground. The pilot landed and to my surprise the entire plane started cheering. Never been afraid of turbulence or of flying fortunately.

[@trevorross1311]

Can u guys bring back the captain another time, would love to hear some more of his stories and explanations.

[@monkeyguy80]

Yes! Turbulence is scary! 🛫

[@peterbradshaw8018]

Dude has the model of a Convair behind him. The fastest non SST commercial aircraft.

[@captiantim1]

Absolutely , i always where my belt , talked to a flight attendant who was thrown around like a rag doll

[@eddenoy321]

So she wants to see outside and watch the wings shaking and the lightning. Is that because you want to know when to begin praying ?

[@cecilia_mackie]

That's amazing! Let's stay in touch.

[@moaz6588]

Why is this on CNBC?

[@raymondstemmer887]

Crashing is scary

[@Delfontes]

I used to be scared by turbulence until I saw a report of a plane full of people that got injured by flying to the ceiling and being thrown around like ragdolls... I figure if that didn't crash the plane I have nothing to worry about with what I've experienced.

[@cmair77]

17 wow sounds low, but good to know

[@skyscraperfan]

I love turbulences, because they are like a rollercoaster without any extra cost. Flights are so boring. So that rollercoaster is entertaining.

[@101yayo]

I like turbulence because long flights are so boring.

[@jakel8627]

What?!? Turbulence is the least boring part of the trip!!!!!

[@mod_123_]

Hell yeah I get anxiety everytime that plane shakes

[@LeifES]

No.

[@raymondstemmer887]

She opened the window?
Not a good thing in fact it is imposible

[@enigmathegrayman2953]

I’ve had a gun pulled to my head, luckily the trigger wasn’t pulled; air turbulence is a walk in the park!

[@happyisblue]

I enjoy the turbulence usually

[@auro1986]

worry about rising prices of airline tickets, incompetent engineers and scientists who make aircrafts, rising prices of jet fuel

[@robertluiswilliams7189]

😂clearly. The. Planets. 🌍. At. Most. Fear. Is. Collapsing. , climate is. ELEMENTS IN MOTION. INC. HEAT. . IE. FIRE. WATER. EARTH AND. AIR. RED. WHITE AND. BLUE🇺🇸🇬🇧. And if u wish two. Live then. 🌍. Green. Earth. .😅. Sim-le. As. Self. Belief

[@buffalo182]

This is just two ppl babbling. You don't need 32mins..the answer is no

[@xbox360bf3]

First babyy

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

THE LIES KEEP COMING

[@andrewsaperstone8098]

I love how they changed the name of the video!!! hahahahaa CNBC please, if you're going to do aviation segments do them right, put on real experts, not these fools.

[@dannymaldonado26]

No need for all of this in a video.

[@jlie00]

This video is bad

[@we_run_the_house]

That’s amazing! Let’s be friends?