Pilot goes viral on TikTok explaining turbulence: ‘a natural part of flying’

Pilot goes viral on TikTok explaining turbulence: 'a natural part of flying'
Pilot goes viral on TikTok explaining turbulence: ‘a natural part of flying’ (TikTok / @klm – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)

An airplane pilot from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Dutch airline, reassured passengers by explaining that ‘turbulence is a natural part of flying and does not indicate problems with the aircraft’.

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In a video from the airline that went viral on TikTok, the Dutch pilot described turbulence as the result of changes in air flow around the plane due to varying air masses with temperature and wind direction changes.

The pilot also explained that although uncomfortable, modern aircraft are designed to safely handle these types of conditions and the crew is trained to ensure passenger safety during turbulence.

Many internet users praised the airline’s video and the pilot, highlighting the importance of informing passengers about this phenomenon.

This content was created with the help of AI. Photo and video: TikTok / @klm – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

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