Airline Pilot Reveals Tips About Turbulence (You Don't Need to Be Scared)

What is turbulence? An airline pilot defines what turbulence is to help you not be scared in the airplane. He tells a pilot's goal when the airplane flies in turbulence. I share some tips for when you are in the airplane during turbulence that have helped me.
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[@Hat65]

New subscriber ❤

[@Roberto-z7p8n]

👍😍❤️

[@Roberto-z7p8n]

Hello Laurie! 😍 The way your pilot husband explained everything and anything about turbulence gave me some peace of mind for when I'm flying out next time! 👍💪 What airline does he work for? I'll gladly and courageously ride on a plane he's piloting! He seems competent, optimistic yet cautious, and a likeable bloke! 😊 Cheers from Down Under 🇦🇺

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi I am so glad his answers helped! Have a great flight. We do not say who he works for because of safety and transparency.@@Roberto-z7p8n

[@Roberto-z7p8n]

@TravelTipsbyLaurie I completely understand, Laurie! Happy New Year to you, the hubby, and the kids! 🎄🎅🥂 Need to subscribe to your channel ASAP!!! 👍💪😊

[@alijamal-sn1hq]

I faced a worst turbulence, got really frightened and mentioned this to a flight attendant. She gave a valuable advise which calmed me down throughout during that flight and all the flights afterwards . She said " just look to flight attendants face, body language during turbulence and if you see them calm, doing their routine job then there is nothing to worry about" she was so right and made flying easy since then. Thanks for that lovely flight attendant.

[@kattch6610]

I was on a flight years ago, the turbulence was getting pretty bad, I looked at my flight attendant who was giving another passenger water, suddenly the flight attendant was on the floor the cup was in the passengers face the water was floating in the air🤣

[@Sirlance87]

I’ve heard this advice as well. Just watch the Flight Attendants. If they are passing out drinks and still smiling we are good 😊

[@djsalseromusica5433]

💔💯❤️🌹💐

[@LeolaGlamour]

Yep that's what I do. 😂. If they are chill I'm chill

[@djsalseromusica5433]

@@LeolaGlamour that ❤️part ‼️

[@Mhel2023]

A little turbulence that was scary to him means we were screaming our guts out back there 😂

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

For real!!

[@barbaralynch3015]

Yes!!!😂

[@andrerichardson8262]

Indeed lol

[@MuttModeler]

Exactly. Actually, it’s my fellow passengers reaction to turbulence that is more un nerving than the turbulence itself

[@shamimgrey41]

Ohhh yes 😁😁😁

[@lindab5789]

I wish your husband was my pilot on EVERY flight! Thank you!

[@patevans7642]

Yes me too. Such a calming man who I would trust as my pilot. 😃👍

[@CristyTolin]

Me too, God reward you Capt. Safe travel always!

[@zelin7460]

I was just thinking that 😂😂😂😂

[@poshy2453]

Me too !

[@dgriego77]

I have a cousin who has been a flight attendant for nearly 35 years and when asked to talk about the scariest moment in her flying experience, she cannot think of any worth mentioning. Makes me feel at ease every time I fly.

[@zelin7460]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@JC-hq7iu]

My gfs aunt is a flight attendant for 35 years for southwest and said literally one time they had depressurization and had to quickly descend to 10k feet. Nothing else happened tho

[@dirtycarpet6134]

she has a heart and nerves of steel lol....if its a lil bumpy, my heart is racing lol

[@Blackcartrent]

As a former air marshal I have been on some extremely turbulent rides that freaked me out. Watching my navy pilot partner drinking coffee and reading a book as we dropped out of the sky always helped me lol

[@vintubeable]

Goes to say she always adopted best practices and never flouted the rules. Great to hear that 👍

[@njstan8188]

A pilot once sat next to me and said “remember, I want this plane to land safely just as much as you do”.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes!!!

[@pearlglass]

Yes but also there's people like the one from German Wings flight

[@chicky895]

Yess! My friend is a pilot and he told me the same thing. Still I get anxious when flying 😂😢😂

[@GreenGiant2007]

While he was sat next to you, who was flying the plane? 😆

[@bobbi_mcb]

​@@GreenGiant2007Exactly what I was thinking! 😂

[@rosythomas3267]

I am very scared of turbulence. I always pray it may not be a bumpy ride. When turbulence happens I hold on tight to armrest and pray it may be over soon.

[@brendamerkle5956]

Same here. I pray and keep my eyes closed. I have been known to cry, not out loud, but tears of fear rolling down my cheeks.

[@188CRA]

Same here

[@1978soloalbums]

This guy is cool

[@juliacozicova]

Same!

[@BeastyDawg-gp5eh]

Same bro I always have luck things with me and a cross necklace and I pray

[@janicew6222]

I always keep my seatbelt on when flying (unless using facility) and have snacks in my backpack. I use to be a white-knuckle flier, but now I enjoy the flight. Guess getting older really took away all fear. Thank you to your husband for talking to us.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Love that!

[@jennifersqueglia1265]

Just the video I needed to hear as I prepare for vacation! I was never afraid to fly, as I grew up with a pilot great uncle and his sons who used to take us in his 4 seater plane every summer for fun, until I had one really bad experience several years ago. It was a half hour flight from Greenville to Charlotte in North Carolina and the plane felt out of control and more like the Disney ride tower of terror. Thank you for the information, turbulence really scares me now and I really appreciate it when the pilots talk to passengers. When they sound calm it really helps me.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

He had some bad turbulence over NC this summer. But it smoothed out.

[@Ohheyitsyou]

I had a flight like that from Las Vegas back home to California. I didn’t fly for many years after that and still today I don’t fly to Vegas. We always drive

[@smoreg]

@@Ohheyitsyou same I had a super scary flight into Vegas and it kept me from flying for a couple of years and I have ptsd from it like I can only fly now with Xanax

[@juanvazquez1026]

I was on a bumpy plane few months ago. It wasn’t fun, but at some point, the pilot talk to us saying this, there’s nothing to worry about, everything is under control so please don’t worry. At that point, I did understand that turbulence were not going to hurt the plane. Thanks to the pilot that took the time to communicate with his passengers, it was very helpful for many of us 🥵😁

[@DanielleFerreira-kt7ix]

The same thing happened to me today...

[@cur244]

Pilots can't communicate enough. Whenever they say stuff like that it's very calming and reassuring. The problem is most pilots say basically nothing.

[@djsalseromusica5433]

❤🎉🗣️💯

[@marlenequijano8568]

I always pray the whole flight.

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[@TheMarnya]

I always watch the flight attendants. As long as they are calm, I’m calm.

[@labancherop2343]

Me too,I sometimes check the convidence of Seniour people araund me

[@pablo-ww2ey]

Until the pilot tells them to sit down 😢

[@iry7297]

Lol​@@pablo-ww2ey

[@FromTheBiggining]

Me too

[@TjPlayz]

Bulls eye...that is exactly what I do 😊

[@Twillhead]

I remember the last flight I was on… it got pretty turbulent, but I looked at the flight attendants, who were strapped into their seats but gossiping, or at least talking without fear. I was immediately comforted, and actually drifted off into a lovely nap while being rocked into sleep.

[@tajmahal5572]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jandoherty5299]

I can tell that your hubby is such a kind, capable and caring pilot. I would feel very relaxed and comfortable flying with him in charge.

[@britespot7562]

Hi Laurie! I really enjoy your videos and learn a lot each time. On the subject of turbulence and how scary it is, I remember a server at a diner (years ago, on my way to the airport, flying solo, and terrified) told me to think of turbulence as potholes. Such a simple thing to say but it made an enormous difference!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That's what I do too.

[@robinps52]

I’ve heard pilots refer to them as speed bumps as well.

[@christineschrader-ds4mw]

I love this video. You guys are a great team! It is comforting to have an actual pilot explain these things to you. I’ve flown a lot and a few times had some bad turbulence. But this helps. I do wish he was my pilot always! He is very calming. I live in Portland, OR and I would love to know why we almost always have turbulence when starting to land.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@christineschrader-ds4mw He politely disagrees that it's always lol. He does not know-but closer to the ground there is more friction between air masses? Beautiful state!!

[@chaulenguyen386]

I am so afraid of flying all of my life. . I cry silently when I experience a turbulence , I was thinking that the crash is coming. I have never enjoyed the fly.

[@wilsondavid2]

Couple of years ago travelling from Doha to Dallas. Last one hour severe turbulence started along with severe thunder storm and lasted for more than 75 minutes.. I've been travelling for the past 48years and I never experienced such a scary one. Actually, I was praying for the whole saga.

[@bford3977]

I appreciate GREATLY your husband taking the time to make these videos about turbulence!!! Pilots letting us know what kind of turbulence to expect helps me prepare and I like that also. On my last flight, reading a book helped too! Again, thank you!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

More to come!

[@jimroscovius]

I can't read when I'm bouncing around. Even if I'm watching a movie, and we get a little bump, I think, "What was that??" That's also why I can't sleep on a plane. I feel every little bump.

[@annmcdonald6180]

​@@jimroscoviusme too but I only developed these fears when I grew older, flew all my young life without a problem. Now I fly when I have to.

[@DR-vd1ci]

​@@annmcdonald6180 same, just recently I developed this irrational fear of flying and the more I fly the more it grows... 😢

[@hamadoudiallo7676]

@@annmcdonald6180 because before when you were little you really don’t know the real meaning of death you heard it from people or seeing in the movie but you really don’t know how deep it can affect someone and his or her family but now you know that’s the difference and because as kid you r innocent you r just enjoying discovering 😂 no bill to think about no family to take care of etc

[@RacerHenderson]

Everytime I flew ,I'm holding my Bible tightly because I'm scared when it's bumpy ❤ it helps me to relax to hold rightly my Bible .

[@SMElder-iy6fl]

I'm a former stewardess and flew for 2 airlines that flew over and within the Rockies. What scares me about turbulence is unrestrained passengers who might fall on me. I've been caught in turbulence while standing up working, and got hurt. Now that I only fly as a passenger, I keep my seatbelt firmly fastened at all times.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for sharing! Good tip to remember when flyin.

[@corriepitt7630]

Wonderfully informative video! Thank you, The Captain and Laurie. The Captain’s explanations are so clear and calm - like the weather we all hope for when we fly! I was in a clear-air turbulence incident on an overseas flight. Woooo! It felt like I’d fallen off the roof of a skyscraper. BUT I had my seatbelt on, properly fastened, and I was fine. Please fellow travelers: Just wear your seatbelt. You don’t even notice it’s there after a minute or two. Maybe you want to run the risk of getting mashed into the ceiling but: if you get hurt, then everybody else gets delayed. They might have to divert the flight to get you treated sooner. I may have to wait at our regular destination until they get you off the plane. P.S. Laurie, is it my imagination or did The Captain have this look on his face like: I keep telling them to wear their seatbelts, and some people just won’t, and then they wonder why they are head-butting the overhead bin. Thanks so much again! You and The Captain are the best.

[@steffireina777]

Thank you for this. For me, I’m less afraid of the turbulence or the plane, and MOSTLY afraid of who’s flying it. Are they wise? Trained well? Humble enough to partner with the co-Pilot? Capable? Etc. Pilot error is always my fear in turbulence, not the wind itself. So hearing more about how well trained pilots are is truly what would make a world of difference to me and my fear. Thank you for sharing your husband’s knowledge with us. We need more of this. ❤

[@bmiller949]

I always buckle up in my seat unless I am walking toward the restroom. Better safe than sorry.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

I had turbulence in the bathroom once… 0/10 wouldn’t reccomend

[@aliciascott8288]

@bmiller949 I do the same and advise my teenage daughter that she should as well.

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

I’m always seat belt up. I try to use the restrooms before I get on so I don’t have to get up at all.

[@brendamartin3859]

Great video, I’m sharing this with my daughter. She has anxiety attacks when there’s any kind of turbulence. Thank your husband for sharing all this information.

[@Mhel2023]

So do i. I have to jiggle myself around to match the turbulence so I don't freak out😂

[@TaniaPeterson-f9e]

As a nervous flyer I found this incredibly helpful. The comment someone made about turbulence being like potholes was also helpful. Thanks!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Great to hear!

[@manpreetsinghhans2372]

I had 4 hours of continuous turbulence in a flight from India to Canada in August 2019. I was flying for the first time and was scared. I kept on praying and reading my Bible until it was calm after 4 hrs. Thanks to God!.

[@chervang4461]

4 hours! That was long!

[@manpreetsinghhans2372]

@@chervang4461Exactly , and I was travelling for the very first time. But, by Gods Grace all was ok and reached safely.

[@LeolaGlamour]

I listen to gospel music

[@juliacozicova]

I read Psalm 23 "God is my shepherd" during such times

[@Official_FsmRahh]

4 hours?!!! I can’t stand 2 hour rides wit 10 minute turbulence😭4 hours would’ve felt like 4 years. I got 4 flights next week😭two connective round trip

[@lisalu910]

Best thing your husband said here is that he increases the AC during turbulence to help prevent motion sickness. A+++

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

True!!

[@rebeccae.5217]

Yes! I totally agree. (I fear motion sickness more than the plane crashing.)

[@RSM-80]

I like that comment as well and taking the time to explain reasons why he talks to the flight attendants. Thank you im about to fly for the first time and my son wants to be a pilot so he has me watching your tips

[@RSM-80]

Thank you for the tip on taking a book and also the comments about having cheese and food with you.

[@jennifersnyder9310]

Thank you. I get so scared when it’s bumpy. I just was on a flight out of rapid city and I’ve never felt turbulence that bad!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes that was the video I showed!

[@marnieandnoelle]

This video is very helpful, thanks! I was once on a plane where we hit quite a lot of turbulence. We had just finished talking to one of the flight attendants who was set to retire after 35 years of working for the airline. When she plopped down in her jump seat and looked concerned, my mom and I felt a lot more concerned, ha!

[@soleil3gs]

When I was a kid (must’ve been 8 years old), my mom sister and I flew from Africa to Belgium. We encountered the most extreme turbulence ever! It was so bad that the captain himslef came out of the cockpit, had his hat on and stood in front of everyone to keep us calm. I think there was as storm.I assume that the co-pilot was flying the plane while the captain was with us. Can’t remember how long it lasted but it felt like 2 hours lol. Guess what? 33 years later I’m still here and have flown dozens if not 100s more times. Flying is very very very very very very safe and turbulences are part of it and it’s normal. What happened to me as a kid was the most severe turbulence and I don’t think anyone will encounter something like that in their lifetime. This was back in the late 80s/early 90s and technology is even better now. Please don’t be afraid to fly, go out and explore the world. I just came back from New York to California literally 2 days ago. 6 hour flight, little turbulence here and there and now I’m enjoying some pizza. Live life!

[@JanetClementz]

Thank you for a great post! Absolute worst turbulence I've experienced was back in the late 1990s when flying across the Alps and then landing in Geneva, Switzerland. IIRC, the pilot warned us that the descent was going to be rapid and steep due to the altitude difference between the top of the mountain and the airport, but this was no ordinary turbulence. It was Seriously Rough, knocked us around in our seats as we descended until moments before we landed. Once the pilot stopped the plane, all of the passengers roared in applause. The pilot thanked each and every one of us as we deplaned. If I ever go to Geneva again, I'll take the train. LOL!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes!!

[@pourquoipas2673]

When traveling from US to Europe there is no other choice but flying, which I absolutely despise. But once in Europe I will not set my foot in another airplane. Train travel is the way to go. Trains are comfortable, clean, fairly cheap and very fast (TGV). Besides you're not stuck in your seat. You can walk about. Best way to go.

[@cassandragrayes6149]

@@pourquoipas2673I’m backpacking Europe this summer and can’t wait to try this

[@Q1776Q]

@@pourquoipas2673 Trains are MANY MANY times more dangerous than flying...You are confusing FEAR with actual DANGER.

[@DillyDahlia]

This is reassuring, even though I just saw a news report the other day about a Delta flight from Milan to JFK that had to make an emergency landing due to extreme turbulence. The plane had damage including the nose being caved in! Fortunately these incidents are very rare.

[@dinghern5924]

Super thank you!!! I’m terrified of flying, but love to travel. I hate turbulence. 😭😭😭

[@CristyTolin]

Same here ❤ to travel

[@duck782]

Me too but this video helps!

[@angelikakatarzynaszalas5007]

Same here ..❤to travel

[@louisegoodyear2515]

Thanks for your expert explanation about turbulence, it's definitely put me at ease now 🙏

[@patriotremnant857]

If they announce that “we may have some turbulence”, I always pray for the air to be smooth and no problems. Thanks to The Captain that he shares landmarks and points of interest during the flight. I truly enjoy when that’s pointed out.

[@jarvisjourneys]

Thank you, as a flight attendant I wish there was more info out there. So many passengers I find myself explaining turbulence is so normal.

[@mariceldb2990]

Whenever there’s a bothersome turbulence, I prayed the rosary. The turbulence stopped halfway during my prayers.

[@kevingatebridge3656]

What a load of shit

[@tajmahal5572]

😂😂😂

[@addiwrki108]

Yes I've also gone into nonstop prayer mode during this and it actually seems to work most of the time...and even if it doesnt totally stop, it does seem to degree...

[@marthahschaeffer4581]

Thank you guys !!!! I travel a lot and you don’t know how much I appreciate this video. Happy and safe travels for you always 🤗💕🌸

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeanineroskos]

A very reassuring video. Thank you Laurie and Captain! I'm reminded of such a severe occurrence of turbulence flying from LA to Philly in 1996. In those days we had earphones that could plug into the seat and we could listen to the pilots. Wow, the things I heard! The tossing, turning, and lightning strikes around us was frightening. We finally landed (late at night) to an icy tarmac when the Captain (a woman by the way), gets on the PA system and in a very level-headed tone, the first words out of her mouth were, "Well, that was hairy". As it turns out we were the last plane allowed to land after very nearly being diverted to Florida.

[@Skyhagg94]

Goes Full cold during turbulence! YES my hero!! Nothing makes bumps worse than being hot!

[@barbaralienhard3490]

Thank you for this great video. Your husband explained it very clearly. And thanks for him telling us they don't fly through thunderstorms, that's reassuring too. I love that he thinks about the passengers so much that he even turns the air cooler to avoid more people getting sick with turbulence. He's a great guy, I hope he's a pilot on one of my flights some day!!!

[@darthvader1402]

Thank you for this. I feel it is very helpful to undersand the pilots are doing their best to make it as comfortable as possible.

[@ronverrazzani2439]

I've been a flight attendant for 43 years. Turbulence never really bothered me. In fact, the light bouncing is kind of soothing... until it's not. Turbulence is never felt the same way in the cockpit as it is in the cabin. In fact, the farther aft you go, the more you feel the turbulence and the worse it gets. Turbulence can be severe in that it can make you fall, turn over carts or give you a good scare. However, planes are built to withstand turbulence so the threat of structural damage to a plane is remote at best. Turbulence can occur at any time during a flight so it's always best to keep your seatbelt fastened whenever you are in your seat and always sit down when we or the pilots advise you to. Think of turbulence as just a bumpy road while riding in a car. Eventually, you'll get past those pot holes and be riding on a smooth road again!

[@terrilhargrovejones]

Exactly! I just see it as being in a big bus with wings on a bumpy road...😊

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

So true,,,nowadays, I try to sit closer to the front even if I have to pay a bit more.

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

@@terrilhargrovejonesThat’s true but I don’t like when it’s going on for too long. 😅

[@Linzi1947]

This was so fun to watch.. pilot wife here… when I fly with my hubby and we go thru turbulence helpful is him making his “Safety vs Comfort PA” (we made that name up) BUT I laugh out loud cause I KNOW he’s talking to ME!!!! FYI: he gets tons of passengers thanking him when they off for making that PA so they KNOW what’s going on! So, thanks Laurie and hubby!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

YES! It helps so much when there is communication.

[@kirstenveneziano1205]

What a great video! It doesn't fix the fear experienced during turbulence, but it helps to know what's happening, how the pilots are trained to deal with it, and that they are receiving real-time updates.

[@surlespasdondine]

What i find helpful is that turbulence is normal and is not what causes crashes. So it might feel chaotic but there is no actual danger.

[@robinps52]

Thanks Laurie & Captain, I really enjoy this series of videos you’ve created for us. I have loved air travel ever since my first flight & I’ve experienced varying degrees of turbulence. The worst was not long after 9/11 when I had to fly from NYC to Portland, OR urgently w/a connecting flight in Chicago. Over Lake Erie the pilots warned us that they were avoiding a storm & it was really rough going for about 15 minutes-but it felt like far longer! I was grateful for the communication from the pilots, the FAs checking on all of us, & the chance to collect myself at O’Hare! Thanks again for this great series!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

YES!

[@ericafarner815]

Laurie!!! I'm flying for the first time in September and your videos have given me so much peace and knowledge that I'm not even nervous anymore. Thank you so much for all that you do💜

[@Mark-pp7jy]

How was your trip Erica?

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Nothing to be scared of. It’s just bumps in the road.😊

[@TheHighlander1960]

What a fine young man and his explanation of turbulence. Laurie, he's a definite keeper and hopefully my husband and I will be fortunate to fly with him one day. Thank you both so much for this video, we are flying to California soon and my daughters best friend is going with us and has NEVER flown, so I will absolutely be keeping this info tucked away to help her if we have any turbulence that upsets her!!! Great video!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I hope so too!

[@heathereverette2122]

Omgosh this video was MADE FOR ME!!!! Thank you so much for having your hubby on, I love traveling but absolutely hate the plane journey as I get raging anxiety as soon as we hit the first bump!!😭 Your comments and questions for your hubby expressed everything that goes through my head and would have also totally asked!! 😂😂😂

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes it drives me crazy when there is turbulence.

[@stacistein702]

Outstanding video answering all my horrific questions. I've waited for this video for a lifetime. Plane crashes are my biggest fear, and they keep me from traveling often. Thanks for clarifying turbulence in a clear, calm manner. I feel much better about traveling now.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I understand.

[@mmofeledebeila2253]

I'm with you there Staci. Thanks to Laurie and the husband for this super helpful video

[@caszsmom]

Nervous flyer here, (person who squeezes the arm rests over any bump or noise). Thank you for this! Plus, I love it when the pilot points things out I am flying over. I am so afraid of heights, cant drive on windy switchback roads out west, till I get up there and I am always looking out of the window if it is clear enough.

[@marjorieholler8282]

This is one of my favorites. Very informative. Thank you.

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

I smiled when you said to hold a physical book. I remember landing after some what I thought was extreme turbulence. The gentleman sitting next to me asked if I was okay. When I responded yes, he asked me to let go of his leg 😳 So it does happen 😁

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

hahaha yep

[@judywelday9387]

Another great video! Thanks to your husband for all the insight and am sure that will ease most passengers when turbulence may become an issue. Thank you.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I hope so!

[@MargaritaNelson-cv3se]

My last flight was super bumpy, I was very scared, my mom said she started to feel pain in her heart, so we decided to sing worship songs. I can testify it was immensely helpful, we both were able to relax and have more peace.

[@carlajoseph2199]

Love and appreciate your videos. I always get upset when there’s turbulence. This video really helped me 🥰 A group from our church is going to the Holy Land next summer and many of them have never flown…and it’s going to be a long flight ✈️ I plan to share this video with my friends to prepare thrm

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You’ll have a beautiful time! Thank you for sharing.

[@Ohheyitsyou]

I needed this video! I was afraid of for many years and recently started traveling again. Your videos have helped me so much and I have received compliments from TSA on how organized my family and I are. Thank you to you and your husband for all that you do! ❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay!!

[@triciat1452]

Thanks so much for this video. I’d love to be a passenger only on Laurie’s husband’s flights. He presents so calm and very knowledgeable…just dialed in, which in turn would help me to be calm, as I’m not a fan of plane rides at all.

[@labtechsuperstar]

I learned some new things about what happens with turbulence. Thanks Captain and Laurie! I do have a question, though. Is there a certain direction that will have more turbulence? Say flying west to east or east to west - is one "worse" for turbulence than the other?

[@markcummings3146]

Thank you so much for this, as someone who is scared of flying it helped a lot.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I hope it helps you.

[@pilotrtc]

8:23 Mad respect to this pilot who called it a "Flight Deck". Not all pilots are men. ❤

[@lindapantaleo7590]

I love when you have hubby on!!! I also bring a travel cup with a lid and put on on flight drink in just in case there is turbulence. Love your KZbin channel!!!!

[@leeanreyes1111]

Thank you for this video! I developed anxiety while flying as years went by. Though I'm flying to my home country for 13 hrs direct flight every year, for the past 10 years now, unfortunately, I just have this anxiety especially in taking off part. This video helps me lessen my fear of flying. Btw, I'll be flying for 13 hrs this coming Friday. 😊

[@terrybanks3061]

Thanks, that was very informative and comforting!😊

[@kamaladixon4505]

Thanks soo much!Just had a turbulent flight over Dakotas enroute to Calgary and had a full blown panic attack.Its incredibly embarrasing and soo hard on a body when its this terrified..Knowing you guys are so calm does help,,because to me...looks chaotic...we were coming into a snowstorm also so looked like we were travelling at warp speed..lol

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ugh it’s an awful feeling!

[@carolmarzan1447]

Been 4 yrs hadn’t been on a flight. Turbulence is scary and mayb part of the flight. Thanking you and your husband had educated me about turbulence. He had explained with real experience and concern about safety of passengers and his crew. Pls put out more relatable topic about flying, Do’s and Don’t s. Thank you both

[@SandyAGarza]

Thank u for this video...I needed to watch this... we fly next month. I haven't been on an airplane in over 20 years due to a very bad experience.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You got this!

[@shelleywallis4569]

Thanks so much Laurie and Chris. This was the conversation we needed to have. I think a lot of people suffer this fear in silence even the most avid travelers.

[@GlamGail]

Thank you for your knowledge and services you are appreciated. I always Thank my pilot when exciting the plane.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Right on!

[@Monica0978]

Turbulence. I’m not scared. I’m either gonna die or not.😂 Seriously, though, I’ve had only one very scary experience and we landed safely. It was a military aircraft and we were flying over mountains and landing in the high desert at China Lake. Thank you and your husband for making this video! You two are a gorgeous couple.💞

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I want to kiss the ground sometimes.

[@surlespasdondine]

but was that related to turbulence? Because in my head turbulence is normal because of weather and has no relation to a plane possibly crashing. I don't like turbulence but I never feel like it has any impact on safety.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@surlespasdondine I feel like it is going to snap the plane in two

[@Mus1c1luv]

Really helpful for nervous flyers like me. Thanks!

[@AccommodatedTravels]

This was a wonderful video for me. I'm a nervous flyer, anxious on most days it just gets worse in the air. It's nice to have the knowledge to help calm that anxiety.

[@jackmehoffer7819]

I was on a flight over the pacific in 1990 Flying to Australia on a United Airlines 747SP and the plane hit an air pocket and plunged probably only 500ft but that was enough to send anybody standing in the aisle to hit the roof and then hit the floor. Had to stop in Fiji and drop off some passengers.

[@carissastangl5094]

As a person who easily gets motion sick, my best tip is to shut your eyes as soon as you start to notice any turbulence. Keep them shut! I don't know why this helps, but discovering this has been a game changer for me.

[@lisalu910]

Absolutely, that is what I do, too. It works, but only if you KEEP them shut, you're exactly right.

[@jerseygirlhealthwealth]

Really? ok I’m gonna try it.

[@2BullChain-hj8zj]

Thank you guys this is kindness in action and many blessing to you for sharing it.

[@Airbus320lover]

What a magnificent video. I'm a pilot as well and have been working since 1996. Turbulence is not fun but it's part of flying. Also on our OFP we have the shear reports for each way point, that also helps us known where it is. My worst turblence experience as a pilot was flying between Bishkek and Mongolia. My worst as a passenger was over Turkey. Wishing you and your husband a magnificent life. Best wishes Cordell

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you!

[@tammy_oh_nevermind]

Love when you both do these! Thanks 😊

[@0923Pepper]

Thank you so much for this video! I used to freak out with turbulence, and my daughter won’t even fly any more. It’s great to hear it explained. I like to think of it now as hitting bumps as you’re driving on the road.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh I am so sorry for her, but that fear can be paralying.

[@kimberlyj4538]

Great questions! Ive asked all of these questions, myself! My imagination runs wild!! Love turning down the AC idea.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Not sure if you saw this, but write a message with your non-dominant hand to distract you.

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

Thanks for posting, prayers for all pilots and air professionals to have a great flight while doing thier jobs. Shoutout from Brooklyn NY

[@asdisastvaldsdottir2686]

Thanks you have been very helpful and kind again thanks and love and light to us all 🙏😇🥰

[@elenamarie272]

Thank you to your husband for making this video with you! I, too, HATE turbulence! Any little bump and I'm freaking out. I've gotten better over the years but I still don't like it. I wish your hubby could be my captain on every flight I take. :-)

[@laurenwybacz1479]

I'm a travling lady i get so scared and worried I always have my seat belf fastend and secure when a pilot ask u to do tah t u do it don't be out of your seat I have done it when the air turbulence is like a roll coaster it scars me I try to destrac my self because I know the pilots have the control of the plane keeps me safe and I know the pilot has the best interests of passengers and crew I have been through a cyclone coming home from Fiji I was sick with food possinging it was so awful trying to get thr understanding of flying I was in the bathroom all night and all day flying through it was tough nails made it safe after we got out of the cyclone

[@elinorosterhoudt7932]

Thank you for an OUTSTANDING video, packed full of important information! You are both articulate and reassuring!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks!!

[@allanconnor1013]

Thank you for this great information. As an anxious flyer I try to rationalize my feelings by comparing the bumpy airplane ride to travelling on a country road in a car. The amount of seat travel and movement would be normal and quite acceptable in a car but in a plane it is exaggerated in the mind.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes! Over the water is the worst.

[@mannerspleasecaninetrainin1007]

Would love to hear more information on tue sudden drops in altitude, how it happens, etc.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Love that one!

[@hidyortiz9645]

Many thanks to both of you for this informative video. I’m flying next month to Rome & I really needed this reassurance. Very much appreciated!

[@ithilwyn3551]

On a recent flight from Toronto to Denver, we had a lot of turbulence. My dad was a commercial pilot so it didn't scare me, but when the Captain told the flight attendants to take their jump seats immediately, the other passengers freaked out. I don't think they knew what jump seats were.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes! that freaks me out too.

[@Kenton-tn4gy]

As always, an excellent video. I am flying to Europe in 3 weeks and consider myself a nervous flyer. Thanks for the info!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I do not like being over water. Have a wonderful time though.

[@anitagemmell860]

I am frightened of flying so thank you for this vlog this has definitely reassured me and will take on board everything your husband has said,

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You can do it!

[@mdaddy775]

I'm a wreck during turbulence. I hope this video helps 🤞

[@MM-yh2mi]

My daughter thinks turbulence is so funny. During our last flight she laughed the whole time which got the flight attendants laughing. They said it was the best time they ever had during turbulence.

[@lisalu910]

I'm weird but I actually enjoy slight turbulence - not the jerky kind, but the kind that is a gentle bobbing up and down. It is almost like rocking motion that soothes you to sleep, and it also reminds you that the plane is in the air and flying along (when it gets TOO still and quiet, I always wonder if the engines are still running!)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wow, I need to sit by her!

[@myrtlehall7753]

To add to my comments when I flew to Barcelona the pilot told us shortly after take off that once we got across International waters it would be bumpy, I so appreciated that so when it happened I wasn't freaking out and it wasn't that bad for me information is key

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

See....that makes me nervous when they warn us.

[@chrismurray2237]

Great video! Now understanding turbulence from a pilot’s perspective has really lessened my nervousness. Can’t wait to fly again and check out the notices from the pilot, what the stewardesses do and what level I can guess we are it. Really cool info. Thanks so much!

[@hieronymusboschful]

Fantastic video, hopefully it will help a lot of people. And you must be so proud, Laurie, when you get to fly with your husband in charge.

[@isaaccosand]

Great video! I think it’s missing one very important fact. In the history of commercial aviation, there has only been ONE crash associated with turbulence. So when coming across turbulence your risk of danger or crash is essentially zero. So just enjoy the roller coaster! Thanks Laurie!

[@surlespasdondine]

yes! essential point! I feel like the misunderstanding is that turbulence is a bad sign /a sign of danger. When it's in reality just normal.

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

Interesting that you would mention "roller coaster"! Last time I experienced turbulence I felt like I was on a roller coaster, and some of the other passengers were doing what I was doing: putting my arms up in the air and yelling "Whoooo"! LOL.

[@cur244]

I love traveling, but I'm terrified of flying over water. I did manage to get to Japan once and that was my favorite trip ever. The fear has been so bad I've canceled numerous flights. It's embarrassing how much I've let it control my love for travel.

[@karenquilliams858]

Thank you so much for sharing your professional experience. The recent advances in technology makes avoiding and mitigating turbulence much easier; so whether you're on the fight deck, or in the cabin, it's so much better than in years past.

[@Boddissatva]

I had a flight attendant scare the stuff out of us saying there was going to be severe turbulence and to hold on to your infants and that your arms are their seatbelts. And if you have drinks on your trays to put them on the floor. Talk about scary. And then nothing happened. That was the weirdest thing I’ve ever been through.

[@kimward1283]

I always appreciate it when we hear from the pilot during flight events such as turbulence. Turbulence scares me.

[@MidnightPodcastGaming]

Was this video meant to make me feel better or worse? LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO