If you are a nervous flyer then one of the worst times to fly could be the very first flight of the day, according to Paul Williams, a Professor of Atmospheric Science in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading.
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Why you should avoid the first flight of the day if you hate turbulence
The first flight of the day can be the most turbulent for pilots because it's considered "uncharted territory," according to meteorologist Paul Williams.
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This is because pilots rely on earlier flight paths to navigate past areas of bad turbulence. Therefore, when there is no path to follow pilots consider this "uncharted territory." This could mean you come across unexpected turbulence.
Read the full interview with Professor Williams below:
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