Severe turbulence rocks Korean Air A330, injuring 10 passengers, four cabin crew
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AUGUST 8, 2024
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AUGUST 8, 2024
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings. Key Takeaways Wingtip vortices, not engine exhaust, create the strongest wake turbulence. Wake turbulence can cause severe roll and structural damage to smaller aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?
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Aerotime
MAY 27, 2025
She alleges that she has sustained damage to her throat lining, consistent with chemical burns, impairing her voice, and that she is currently receiving speech therapy to restore vocal function, crucial for carrying out her duties as a cabin crew member.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A Southwest Airlines memo has surfaced on aviation blogs and confirmed by Southwest Airlines that Southwest Airlines' flight attendants (aka cabin crew ), starting December 4, is to secure the cabin at 18,000 feet and not 10,000 feet before landing.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 8, 2024
Unexpected turbulence injured four cabin crew members, but no other injuries were reported. American Airlines Flight 2905 on June 8th was eventful but for the wrong reasons.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 1, 2024
The increasing cases of severe turbulence lately have had airlines err on the side of caution. Korean Air has introduced some changes to in-flight services in recent months, with the latest one being the removal of instant noodles from the economy cabin of flights, keeping in mind the safety of passengers and cabin crew.
Simple Flying
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
An American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner was struck by moderate to severe turbulence on November 15, 2024. As a result of this, two members of the cabin crew were reportedly injured. The severity of the injuries is currently unknown. Simple Flying has asked American Airlines for a comment.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 20, 2024
In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.
Simple Flying
MAY 17, 2024
If you only take a few flights per year, you might have experienced turbulence once or twice, while frequent fliers might have experienced it a lot more times. While turbulence rarely causes significant harm to passengers, many still fear it. Depending on how severe it is, it can be a very unpleasant part of the journey.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2024
million after allegedly being left with "disfiguring burns" when hot water was spilled on her as the cabin crew carried out the inflight service during turbulence. A passenger is suing JetBlue for $1.5 The passenger in question, Tahjana Lewis, is suing the airline for damages for personal injuries.
Fear of Landing
MAY 24, 2024
A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. There were 229 on board, including eighteen crew members. The report shows that the real risk is for the cabin crew. Anyway, the seat belt light appeared.
Simple Flying
JULY 25, 2024
million after allegedly being left with quote-unquote "disfiguring burns" when hot water was spilled on her as the cabin crew carried out the inflight service during turbulence. A passenger is suing JetBlue for $1.5 The passenger-turned-plaintiff, Tahjana Lewis, is suing the airline for damages for personal injuries.
Aviation Bussiness News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A similar program is scheduled for new crew members from China in December. READ: Korean Air updates turbulence guidelines Korean Air resumed its international cabin crew recruitment this year after a four-year hiatus, welcoming 85 new hires from Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and China.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 24, 2024
A few days ago, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER encountered severe turbulence between London and Singapore, leading to one fatality, as well as dozens of serious injuries. At that point, crew members will return to their jump seats and buckle in. Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.
Aerotime
MAY 9, 2024
I started out as a Training Manager, and was responsible for organising trainings for pilots and cabin crew. For this reason, demand for aircraft, flying personnel, cabin crews, and pilots is still very high. Especially since I’ve had the opportunity to observe the industry from different angles.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MARCH 23, 2025
The history of Japanese aviation This history includes the cabin crew uniform of various airlines. Anyway, the Captain updated us on our flight and that includes a warning of turbulence around a particular timing and so far they have been quite accurate. You are able to get great views like this from the food court.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
It was nice to hear the Captain making announcement before departure and he warned us of some expected turbulence during our descent towards HND. The cabin lights were turned off during take off and we were on our way, 25 minutes behind schedule. I find the announcement from the speaker to be quite soft though.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Southwest Airlines will alter landing procedures from December 2024, in an effort to reduce injuries sustained by cabin crew members during turbulence, according to an internal memo. This chime serves as your cue to secure the cabin for landing and to be seated and secured in your jump seats,” the internal memo said.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Once on board, the cabin crew waiting at the door, showed me to my seat. My first impression of the crew, they seemed nice and I was looking forward to the flight. There were a bit of turbulence during the flight and at one time, the turbulence was a bit intense. Other than that, the service was nothing.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Once on board, we settled down quickly and the announcement was made about my flight including expected turbulence during the take-off and a reminder not to film the crew and passengers without permission. After taking off, we experienced some turbulence during our climb and the ride was better once we were out of Taiwan.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MAY 17, 2025
After reaching our flight level, the cabin crew started their duty and soon we were given a packet of snack and a choice of beverage. The inflight service was ok and apart from the crampy legroom space, the comfort level of the A220 is great as I find the cabin to be quite spacious and roomy. An ITA Airways cabin crew's uniform.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
JUNE 3, 2025
After a smooth climb towards our assigned flight level and direction, the friendlier cabin crew (compared to my previous flight) came around to start the service and once again we were given a snack and a choice of beverage. The flying condition towards Barcelona was nice and there was hardly any turbulence on this flight.
Simple Flying
APRIL 6, 2025
As a team in the cabin, flight attendants are trained to assist passengers wherever they can. However, there are certain situations and times during a flight when you shouldnt talk to them unless its a safety-critical emergency.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
AUGUST 2, 2024
Damp Lease is which the lessor (owner) provides the aircraft, maintainence of the aircraft and flight crew. However, cabin crew and insurance will not be provided. The airline that is leasing the aircraft will provide its own cabin crew and will be trained before being allowed to work on these leased aircraft.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Photos of the cabin I find the cabin crew's uniform and the cabin interior matching. The Boeing 787 cabin is easily recognised by the electronic dimmed windows supplied by PPG Aerospace. I was fortunate to be one of the first to board the aircraft and that allowed me to snap some photos of the cabin.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
JANUARY 28, 2024
Looking at the skies, it was a complete opposite from my arrival, the skies were filled with clouds with some angry ones from the distance, I was expecting some turbulence on this flight. By then the aircraft started its descent when the cabin crew were released from their seats. We finally took off in this dreadful weatherl.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
The ASRS captures these reports, analyzes the safety data, and distributes information to the aviation community to avoid the recurrence of such incidents It is a confidential system that accepts submissions from pilots, air traffic controllers, technicians, cabin crew, and drone pilots. A SIGMET is usually valid for four hours.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. For example, turbulence could result in a simple flight level change or require a new route. They also plan diversions and give pilots feedback during emergencies.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
OCTOBER 19, 2023
After take-off, there was a bit of turbulence during climb especially flying through some clouds. Once that was cleared, the cabin crew were released for duty. Like my previous flights, a set of crew would come around with a camera offering complimentary polaroid photos for the passengers and not surprisingly, they went past me.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Unlike the A320neo, this aircraft is configured with IFE screen entertainment for every seat and lie-flat bed for the business class cabin and this product is familar to me as I had experienced it before with Copa Airlines and that flight was also a long flight for a narrow-body, about 23 minutes longer than this flight (5 hours 37 mins).
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MARCH 10, 2024
My cabin luggage was able to fit in but it is better to have the handle of the baggage facing you to optimise space. My in-flight experience We boarded with the cabin crew welcoming us. Anyway I find it strange that even though the safety video was played, the crew still did a manual safety demonstration, that's a first for me.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MARCH 13, 2025
The Captain made his announcement and gave us update on the weather on route and for the announcments by the cabin crew, it was done in 5 languages including the Taiwanese dialect. Take off was slightly turbulent but eventually the weather improved after flying out of Japan. This is the second cabin of the economy class.
Pilot Institute
MAY 26, 2025
Welcome to the world of Clear Air Turbulence (CAT). Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved. Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
We took off with a few bumps here and there and more turbulence happening when we flew through the clouds during our climb. It took a while before the seatbelt sign was turned off and the crew started preparing for in-flight service. The 2 hours flight in this cabin was certainly comfortable.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
AUGUST 7, 2024
My aircraft, VT-YAK had a long layover at this airport as the previous flight took place the day before so therefore a set of crew was needed to be transported to the aircraft. After getting up from my seat, I followed the cabin crew who led me to my new assigned seat and to my relief it was a window seat. I can only speculate.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MAY 20, 2025
The cabin crew at the rear seemed nice and seeing that she was in a good mood as her friend was on board (it was quite obvious), I asked her whether I could switch to a window seat as the last few rows were vacant. We had a bit of turbulence during our climb and for most parts of the journey, the flight was smooth.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MARCH 28, 2024
The turbulence was not as bad as what I was anticipating and for most parts of the flight, it was smooth. Cabin crew came around to do the BOB (Buy On Board) service and this time, we noticed someone ordering water and wasn't charged so we did the same. Off we go, fortunately it wasn't turbulent. Can you spot the Eye?
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
APRIL 27, 2024
For most parts of the flight, it was smooth with just a bit of turbulence during the way out of Changi and on approach to Shanghai. Once we started our descent, the cabin crew appeared and at least they did their job by checking everyone is buckle up before they made their way to their seats.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
DECEMBER 29, 2023
This is the front view of the cabin. So for the pilots to communicate with the cabin crew, they need to do so by the telephone. In-Flight Snack During the flight, the 2 cabin crew came around and distribute snacks for us. Hardly any turbulence during this flight. Boarding the aircraft was from the rear door.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
JANUARY 14, 2024
Once on board, I noticed a cabin crew was serving champagne on a plastic cup and was pleasantly surprised I was given one, I suppose because of the occasion (New Year's Day). Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Cabin photos of the A320ceo With the transparent partition, the passengers at the first row face the cabin crew during take-off and landing for the seat 1A, 1B and 1C. We hit some light turbulence during our descent. This is my seat 2A, legroom space is tight. With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly.
Aerotime
MAY 24, 2024
Singapore Airlines is adding new measures to its in-flight service in order to manage turbulence more effectively. The new service policy states that all meal services in the cabin will be stopped whenever the seatbelt sign is switched on. “Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
My in-flight Experience After boarding the aircraft, the purser standing near the door gave me a half hearted smile and one of the cabin crew (let's call her A) was loud, instructing the passengers like how a school teacher deals with his/her students. On my next flight, the nice crew asked whether do I want the can.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The cabin crew were waiting for us. However, he mentioned that there was turbulence along the way, not a surprise especially June to October period is usually the typhoon season and bad weather is quite common. We hit some turbulence while flying through some clouds. Time to board Starlux's Airbus A350-900!
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