How Turbulence Can Turn Deadly
Clive Irving is senior consulting editor at Condé Nast Traveler, specializing in aviation.
The emergency landing of a Houston-bound flight today due to turbulence that put four passengers in serious condition highlights a hidden threat of flying, writes Daily Beast aviation expert Clive Irving.
How Flight 447 Fell Intact From the Sky
Clive Irving is senior consulting editor at Condé Nast Traveler, specializing in aviation.
It was no belly-landing, writes aviation expert Clive Irving. Rather, the jet dropped from the stormy sky and ripped into the water with great violence-but the question remains: Why?
Changing Planes Can Kill You
Clive Irving is senior consulting editor at Condé Nast Traveler, specializing in aviation.
In the wake of the Yemen crash, Clive Irving says, don't be fooled: If you are making a long-distance flight on a reputable carrier but are connecting to a smaller airline, check that airline.
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