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May 27, 2024 (newstodate): Is severe turbulence becoming increasingly menacing to commercial flights?
   The latest incident reported concerns a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Izmir on Sunday 26, 2024, encountering severe turbulence, causing significant injury to a cabin crew member.
   Reported by the Turkish media Hurriyet, the Airbus A321 aircraft hit turbulence shortly after the pilot’s warning to fasten seat belts prior to a sudden altitude loss.
   Also on Sunday 26, 2024, a Qatar Airways flights from Doha to Dublin was hit by heavy turbulence causing an abrupt loss of altitude while flying through Turkish airspace.
   This incident led to injuries to six passengers and six crew members
   In a similar event on May 21, 2024, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced turbulence over the Indian Ocean, leading to the death of one passenger and injuries to dozens.
   Speculations are now if these incidents really indicate a new phenomenon - and if so, if they relate to climate changes.
   In any case: airlines may now enforce more strict regulations on release of "fasten seatbelt" signs.