I was recently on a flight when seemingly out of nowhere, the plane encountered unplanned turbulence causing the aircraft to drop without warning. Few things can be more unsettling than flying 30,000 feet above the ground and, without warning, the aircraft loses altitude, causing people and objects to be scattered throughout the cabin. As a passenger on a plane, I always appreciate it when the pilot makes an overhead announcement letting us know that turbulence is expected ahead. This opportunity to mentally and physically prepare for what may lie ahead makes the turbulence easier to endure rather than being caught off guard.

Read More