The map - by turbli.com - uses the same data sources that pilots and airlines use to plan their flights. Turbulence is marked in heat map colour gradations.
The next time a big storm is cited as the reason for your flight delay, try to suppress your annoyance - and be thankful instead that air traffic control or the flight crew aren t willing to take any chances.
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Veteran Air Canada Dreamliner captain Doug Morris offers insight on the extremely sensitive topic of passengers dying mid-flight in his book This Is Your Captain Speaking.
A flight expert has revealed the terrifying reason you should never wear leggings on a plane and also advised against taking off your shoes whilst in the air.