If turbulence gives you the jitters, maybe fly around the Rocky Mountains — the high-elevation region was home to some of the most unsettled air in the US last year, according to a new report.
Turbulence on flights is usually caused by mountains, storms or powerful jet stream currents, so it’s not surprising that rocky ranges feature prominently in a new list of flight routes that had ...
The flight path goes over the Alps which is where the turbulence happens. Strong winds blowing over the mountains can disrupt the flight path, so it's best to avoid if you're an anxious flyer.
Turbulence is most often caused by mountains, storms and powerful jet streams, so it’s no surprise that many of the bumpiest stretches pass over rocky terrain and regions known for extreme weather.
"Innsbruck Airport is also infamous for severe turbulence, caused by strong winds funneling through the narrow valleys between the towering mountains that surround it. These winds tumble over the ...