In brief
A Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Sydney faced turbulence as it prepared to land, injuring four flight attendants with minor injuries. Emergency services were on standby for the Airbus A350, which landed safely, bringing 245 passengers and 15 crew members to safety. The turbulence incident has raised concerns about increasing turbulence due to climate change.
Several people have been injured after a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Sydney was hit by turbulence on Friday morning. Delta Flight 41 'encountered brief turbulence' as it landed at Sydney Airport, an airline spokesperson told the BBC. Four flight attendants were injured, and no passengers were hurt, the airline said. The New South Wales Ambulance Service assessed five patients in total, taking three to the hospital with minor injuries including back pain and headaches. The patients' ages ranged from their 30s to 70s.This incident highlights a growing trend, with experts stating climate change is a major factor contributing to increased turbulence. The Airbus A350 was carrying 245 passengers and 15 crew when it landed 'safely and normally' at Sydney Airport at 06:48 local time on Friday (19:48 GMT on Thursday). The NSW Ambulance Service was notified just three minutes before landing, ensuring emergency vehicles were prepared on the tarmac. Recent data shows incidents of severe turbulence occurring more frequently, partly due to changes in atmospheric conditions.
