No matter how the navigation and weather forecasts are accurate and precise, no matter how high and advanced the technology of a plane is - jetliners can never be as safe as commercial airplanes.

 
Few days ago, an Air Canada flight had left 10 people injured when turbulence hit the plane on a cross-country flight. An emergency landing was made in Calgary on Thursday after the plane violently plunged and rolled tossing passengers around the cabin. Air Canada did not confirm the cause of the problem on the jet but the pilots were already operating it manually to control and handle the plane properly. Ten people were taken to the hospital though six people were already in a stable condition while other four suffered minor injuries.

NavCanada declined to comment on weather conditions along the route although the agency’s web site indicated there were no aviation weather bulletins in effect at the time. The rough flight was the second in Air Canada in recent months. In September, nine people were hurt and three were sent to the hospital after the flight hit turbulence with little warning.

Taking flights aboard a jetliner may be cost effective, economic, more accessible and faster than taking flights on commercial planes but the trauma and injuries can never match it up. I am making it to a point that never again that I would allow myself to get on a jet plane. After taking a domestic jet flight on a summer’s day (when it is unlikely to have rain and wind clouds), an unacceptable turbulence hit and glued me to my seat as my heart pounds throughout the rough flight. I was already anticipating engine problems but good thing nothing like that came up, it was just the turbulence.

Rough flights may still be tolerable to adults but a lot traumatic and inconvenient to children, seniors and to those weak at heart. The light structures of these jets are not as safe as the heavy-duty structures of commercial planes and if so, the airline should be responsible of the damage done and going to happen in the future. Though there are already precautionary measures done before the flight, such as tightening of security and the correct way of packing our baggage and so on, we are still responsible of our own safety. 

Below are some helpful tips to follow before a flight. (Enough to attract the positive.) 

1. Check weather reports. If in doubt, move the flight to another schedule.
2. Arrive at the airport few hours before the scheduled flight.
3. Remember to remove sharp objects from hand luggage such as scissors, knives, nail clipper, etc.
4. Pack a light baggage as much as possible.
5. Remove from baggage tags from previous flights.
6. Turn-off cell phones and computer devices before take-off.
7. Pay attention to flight attendants and pilot.
8. Never hesitate to ask assistance from attendants.
9. Relax and say a prayer.
10. Enjoy the flight!