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 reported. Four flight attendants were among those injured.
The New South Wales Ambulance Service stated that they assessed five patients, taking three to the hospital for minor injuries, including back pain and headaches. The ages of those affected ranged from their 30s to 70s.
This incident follows a series of turbulence reports, with experts linking the rise in turbulence severity to climate change.
There were 245 passengers and 15 crew members on the Airbus A350, according to Delta. The plane landed safely and normally at 06:48 local time.
Emergency services were on standby after being alerted just three minutes before landing.
In recent years, turbulence incidents have resulted in injuries. Last year, 25 people were hurt on another Delta flight that had to make an emergency landing due to significant turbulence.
Experts warn that climate change is increasingly influencing turbulence, suggesting that passengers may experience bumpier flights as atmospheric conditions evolve.
