Severe turbulence on flights is set to TRIPLE by 2050 due to climate change

A new study has suggested that severe mid-flight turbulence on routes around the globe could triple by 2050 due to climate change.

The researchers hope their findings will influence better forecasting systems, helping cabin crew to keep passengers safe.

Researchers from the University of Reading have created a mathematical model to predict how clear-air turbulence - the most troublesome type - will be affected by global conditions from 2050-2080.

Their findings suggest that turbulence rates on flights across Europe are set to worsen by 160 per cent, while flights on some transatlantic routes could see turbulence increase by 180 per cent.

UCJ, UNILORIN.