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Turbulence injures passengers and crew on Volaris flight
A Volaris flight from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta hit clear-air turbulence during its journey in Mexico on Friday, October 30.
The airline said some passengers and crew members were injured, but did not say how many.
Clear-air turbulence happens when air currents moving at different speeds collide, and it can occur without clouds or other visible warning signs.
Those who needed extra care were treated after landing in Puerto Vallarta, according to the airline.
The flight was operated by an Airbus A321 and arrived ahead of its scheduled time.
Volaris says it will follow the affected people’s recovery and provide support.
Passengers and crew members were injured by clear-air turbulence on Volaris flight Y43120 from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta.
Volaris said the affected people received additional care on arrival and that it would follow up on their health and provide support.
The airline did not specify how many people were injured.
The flight arrived at Puerto Vallarta’s Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport.
- Who
- Some passengers and crew members on Volaris flight Y43120 were injured.
- What
- Clear-air turbulence caused injuries during the flight.
- When
- Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Where
- On a flight from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
- Why
- The aircraft encountered clear-air turbulence, according to Volaris.
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Volaris flight Y43120 encountered clear-air turbulence, injuring some passengers and crew members.
The affected people who needed it received additional care in Puerto Vallarta.
- Flight
- Y43120
- Route
- Tijuana–Puerto Vallarta
- Airline
- Volaris
- Turbulence
- Clear-air turbulence
- Arrival airport
- Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport, Puerto Vallarta
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What people are saying
During the journey, the aircraft experienced clear-air turbulence that caused injuries to some passengers and crew members
On arrival in Puerto Vallarta, additional care was provided to those who required it
We wish all those affected a speedy recovery