Few Tips to Handle Airplane Turbulence

Airplane Turbulence can be defined as the unexpected drops and bumps which occurs at around 35,000 ft above in the air and can cause a sense of fear in the flying passengers. .

As suggested by the experts, air turbulence is unavoidable yet harmless. It has been noticed that the most turbulence injuries are caused by loosen or untied seat-belt or by falling off of the luggage.

So, those of who has a fear of this happening in the air, here are some of the ways to overcome that fear of airplane turbulence

 

Always Keep your Seat-belt on.

This is the first thing that you are told to do when you are on-board on a flight. So, keeping your seat belt on in a complete safe way is one of the way to tackle and avoid turbulence mishaps.

Also, usually the pilots anticipate about the occurrence of any turbulence and you will be instructed in time but there may be surprises sometime so, you got to be prepared for that. Always make sure that the seat-belt is properly locked on and you are comfortable in it, i.e. it shouldn’t be much tight or loose.

Avoid Rolling- up /Moving-up While you are on-board

It has been noticed that the majority of the injuries caused by the turbulence happens to the passengers who keeps on rolling around the flight. Therefore it is always advised to take care of t your bathroom visits or talking to your friend sitting in another row prior to the take off.

Avoid getting up from your seat unless it is really important or if you have to then try to take least possible time.

What to do if You are Up During the Airplane Turbulence ?

Considering the worst case scenario of a turbulence in the plane- Suppose the turbulence comes unpredicted and you are in the aisles then try to sit in the closest or nearest seat and if possible buckle yourself up there itself without worrying about any others stuff kept in there. Never hurry back to your seat because that could harm you more.

And if you are in a bathroom then try to stay put and hold-on to some side handles. Believe it or not, it is much safer in the plane’s bathroom than rolling down in the aisles.

Pack Tight all the Loose Items

When you get seated in the plane and you find some stuff loose on the floor or in your seat try to stow them in their correct place because these things can fly around during the air turbulence and can harm somebody.

Make sure that things the things you’ve brought with you are safely stored in the compartment overhead. For the sudden turbulence occurrence, you just try to hold on to things you are holding in you hands.

Fold Your Food Tray Table, If Not in Use !

Passenger usually tend to forget about these little thing but these are things to be taken care of. So, if you are not using the tray table just keep it folded so it might not harm you during any air turbulence.

Abide by the Instructions Given by the Flight Crew.

In case, the surprise airplane turbulence has occurred and you are in your seat just follow the instructions that being directed to you by the crew. They might ask you to stay put, keep calm and also even to assist the other passengers.

Do not panic at that kind of situation and try to just obey the crew’s instructions in the first place.

Mentioned above are the few tips and ways to tackle airplane turbulence and we hope that you liked this informative piece.