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Xjom91 t1_j0vegkg wrote

Bro I don’t need to see this when I’m gonna be flying in like three days

Edit: AND when I’m having a layover in Houston.

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blisstaker t1_j0veost wrote

i thought this was a repost but it looks like a different flight

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asdaaaaaaaa t1_j0vf6ss wrote

Replying to blisstaker (#973,230)

You right.

>The United flight comes a day after severe turbulence on a Hawaiian Airlines flight led to dozens of injuries. On Sunday, at least 36 people on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 were injured, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, sending 20 people to emergency rooms.

Was going to say, the other flight had a lot more injured IIRC, so this must be a different one. I imagine the mix of already-warm air mixing with really cold incoming air is causing some unpredictable weather. Could be wrong of course, but hopefully this doesn't become a pattern.

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kittehstrophic OP t1_j0vfcsy wrote

Replying to Xjom91 (#973,212)

Ugh, I'm sorry. :( The other day, I saw a similar article about passenger injuries from turbulence on a flight to Hawaii. The best advice I've heard is to wear a seatbelt even when it's not required. You still might feel some of the turbulence, but you're less likely to get injured. Safe travels!!

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clambersand t1_j0vimrn wrote

Is this the way airlines are getting back at unruly and critical passengers?

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Risley t1_j0vm3e0 wrote

Replying to Xjom91 (#973,212)

I’m with you right there brother.

Just focus on one key point:

THE FLIGHT STILL LANDED SAFELY

It might be hell in the sky but the plane ✈️ was built for it. So stay strapped into that seat. You will land safely. Trust the statistics over your emotions.

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amendmentforone t1_j0vn1gt wrote

There's a random severe storm system rushing through the area today. It was 44 degrees this morning and then suddenly we had torrential rain, hail and lightning. Not surprised at the turbulence. This kinda system sucks for planes to try and get around.

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Range-Shoddy t1_j0vsio9 wrote

Replying to Risley (#973,756)

I’m an engineer. I math all day. You’re right- statistics over emotions. And I’m still noping at this whole thing 😂 I was once on a flight with an aborted landing, thunderstorm, nothing like these two flights, and I’m still not over it 10 years later.

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Diabetesh t1_j0vwnw5 wrote

Replying to Risley (#973,756)

Something really cool is looking at the stats in graph form you see continuing decline in fatal incidents (in the us at least).

The other thing to keep in mind is nothing is going wrong unless the flight crew is panicking.

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typing t1_j0w6gi9 wrote

Wait, I just heard this but it was Hawaii to AZ?

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Lhamo55 t1_j0w7kya wrote

Replying to typing (#975,070)

Was just one of a number of serious recent incidents around the planet. The thought of a baby flying off their parent’s lap and landing in someone else’s boggles.

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tyehyll t1_j0w9zh2 wrote

Of they warn you that it will be severe turbulence cover your head with your arms. Lot of people are missing that it isn't just unbundled passengers but suitcases will literally be flying around the cabin and ridiculous speeds

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Halogen12 t1_j0wasin wrote

Replying to Risley (#973,768)

During a flight we hit a big spot of turbulence and even with my seatbelt on I still felt like I was levitating out of my seat. Everything rattled so loud it sounded like the plane was being torn apart. I would have loved to see how much we dropped in that first 30 seconds, haha! It was a crazy ride. Keep that seatbelt on at all times!

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Gb_packers973 t1_j0wdpnq wrote

Replying to Risley (#973,756)

Not to be a downer - but built for it yes!

Maintained per OEM standards…. Thats a different story.

As major airlines have shopped out their maintenance to the lowest bidder across the globe.

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ThaScoopALoop t1_j0x2gyn wrote

Replying to Xjom91 (#973,212)

Just flew from HNL to LAS and back over the weekend. The flights were ROUGH and I have traveled a lot. Currently sitting in OGG waiting for thunderstorms to chill out enough to fly back to HNL.

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neercatz t1_j0xi00q wrote

Replying to PetzlPretzel (#974,331)

What is it about Altimas and their drivers?!!?!? I'm 100% convinced there's a destruction clause in the contract when you buy one.

Section 3, paragraph 2, subgraph bullet point 4 - User must wreck this car into at least 3 solid and 2 moving objects within the first year of ownership or vehicle will be repossessed and sold to another owner who promised to really fuck it up.

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PlasticAd1626 t1_j0xmagk wrote

Why is no one mentioning the day after tomorrow where all those flights get brought down by turbulence. Not the best movie but my mind immediately goes to that scene.

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feral_brick t1_j0xnl81 wrote

Replying to Gb_packers973 (#975,567)

That's.... Not how airlines work.

Everyone except Russia has very strict maintenance standards that are actually upheld. That's why you get ridiculous shit like "my flight got delayed because someone's tray table wouldn't lock"

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Wes_WM t1_j0xulof wrote

Replying to Halogen12 (#975,370)

The interesting part is USUALLY you don’t drop much. Turbulence is kind of like riding waves in the ocean. You more feel the plane pitch up and down, but you don’t gain or lose much altitude in most situations

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alien_from_Europa t1_j0ycefe wrote

>The airline said in a statement that the turbulence was unexpected.

Even if they turn the seatbelt light off, it's good advice to stay fastened. You'll be less likely to get injured during turbulence.

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Range-Shoddy t1_j11yvxx wrote

Replying to nooblevelum (#976,993)

The worst was a guy in the row behind us worked in ATC and he was like I have no idea that sucked so then 4 rows of people panicked even worse. It was cross winds that blew the plane in front of us sideways so good call but not fun.

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