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In a rare case, one person died and 30 were injured aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence. Though air turbulence is common on flights, fatalities are not. But, experts warn, the situation is expected to worsen

No sooner had British Airways Flight 9240 roared into the air over Heathrow Airport than the cabin air was pierced by a sharp, scary noise, like an alarm or a siren. The power surged and then seemed to falter, and the plane became worryingly quiet. (Too quiet?) What was it? Images of catastrophic scenarios — birds, engine failure, parts falling off, total systemic breakdown — pinballed through the passengers’ imaginations as the plane seemed to struggle to find its equilibri...

No sooner had British Airways Flight 9240 roared into the air over Heathrow Airport than the cabin air was pierced by a sharp, scary noise, like an alarm or a siren. The power surged and then seemed to falter, and the plane became worryingly quiet. (Too quiet?) What was it? Images of catastrophic scenarios — birds, engine failure, parts falling off, total systemic breakdown — pinballed through the passengers’ imaginations as the plane seemed to struggle to find its equilibri...

Exclusive: ‘Thank you so much, I can now go and visit my grandchildren in Australia’ – anxious passenger’s remark to BA Captain Steve Allright

The course helps educate passengers about turbulence, pilot training and the psychological

Musician Fiona Brice reveals that a tour with Placebo became a terrifying prospect. The problem? She had a fear of flying so acute it left her catatonic with anxiety.

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 arent willing to take any chances.

I took British Airways' Flying with Confidence course, which teaches nervous air passengers how to best deal with their anxieties around flying.

I took British Airways' Flying with Confidence course, which teaches nervous air passengers how to best deal with their anxieties around flying.

Fasten your seat belt - because were in for some bumpy flights. Rising temperatures and changes to the jet stream have dramatically increased the amount of turbulence in the sky.