Severe Turbulence Injured Many On Flight From North Carolina To Florida
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Turbulence happens very often. As a matter of fact almost every time I fly on an airplane there is some degree of it. This was different. Severe turbulence injured many on a flight from North Carolina to Florida.
According to Channel 9 in Charlotte, after a flight on approach from Asheville, North Carolina to St. Pete- Clearwater several people had to be taken to the hospital. Emergency crews were called to the scene after Allegiant Air Flight 227 landed. There were 179 passengers on board and 6 crew members.
Here is a statement from the airline reported by WSOCTV in Charlotte, “Airport paramedics met the plane to assess two passengers and two flight attendants for injuries. They were transported to the hospital for further evaluation.” Allegiant goes on to say they will be investigating the incident. To learn more get details right here. Severe turbulence injured many on a flight from Asheville, North Carolina to Florida.
So, what is turbulence? According to the Sheffield School of Aeronautics, it is rarely a dangerous occurrence. It happens when a strong wind or atmospheric condition can push or pull a plane. The number one cause is a change in atmosphere. Heat can also cause turbulence as well as being in the wake of another plane. To learn more about turbulence get details right here.
American Airlines Is Adding Numerous Flights From Charlotte Douglas To Warmer Weather In The Caribbean This Winter
Blue water, white sand, palm trees, a fruity cocktail at a swim-up bar, all instead of subfreezing temperatures? It just got easier. Charlotte’s gateway to the Caribbean American Airlines just announced expanded flight offerings to help you beat those winter blues. American announced today expanded service beginning December 5th. According to a press release, this will increase seat capacity on flights from Charlotte to the Caribbean by 10% compared to winter 2022.
“This coming winter we’re looking forward to adding more service to the destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean that our customers want to visit, including popular spots like Cancun, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana, as well as our newest destination, Tortola,” said José A. Freig, Vice President of Operations and Commercial for Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. “We are proud to strengthen our lead as the largest U.S. airline in the region, with more flights and seats to more destinations than any other single carrier or partnership.”
I can definitely be persuaded to take a Caribbean flight this winter. But why wait til winter? I’m craving a tropical vacation now! Amerian offers 11 direct flights from Charlotte to different tropical destinations. Keep reading to see the 10 destinations that will be offering daily or even 4x daily flights this winter from Charlotte to warmer weather in the Caribbean.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
