A run of headline-hitting air disasters and, thanks to climate change, the increasing unpredictability and severity of turbulence is creating a new generation of anxious passengers, says Emma Clarke
The Delta Air Lines plane crash in Toronto, along with several recent aviation incidents and increased turbulence due to climate change, has heightened anxiety among flyers, particularly those already fearful of flying. Despite safety improvements, the frequency of accidents and severe turbulence is concerning. The dilemma for nervous flyers is whether to avoid travel or endure anxiety, while the aviation industry's rising passenger numbers highlight the growing concern.
