Turkish Airlines flight to Tunisia hit by severe turbulence

A video that has been widely shared on social media shows passengers on a Turkish Airlines flight bound for Tunisia screaming as the aircraft encounters severe turbulence. The incident occurred on a scheduled service from Istanbul to Tunis, with the aircraft reportedly experiencing a sudden and intense jolt while cruising at altitude. Flight attendants can be heard urging passengers to fasten their seatbelts, and several travelers are seen gripping the seats and vocalizing distress as the cabin shakes.

Turkish Airlines confirmed that the flight experienced unexpected turbulence but said that the aircraft remained under control and was able to complete its journey without an emergency landing. The airline reported that a small number of passengers sustained minor injuries, which were treated by onboard medical staff and later by ground personnel upon arrival. Aviation authorities noted that turbulence remains a common, though unpredictable, hazard and emphasized the importance of keeping seatbelts fastened whenever seated. The incident adds to a series of recent turbulence events that have prompted airlines to review safety protocols and passenger briefings.