Originally Posted by
pinworm
Not likely. Fuel flow can increase in turbulence due to head winds, as can flight time itself which means increased payroll time for the crews and perhaps compensation for pax due to missed connections etc.
There is a theory that turbulence in general is itself more common now due to decreasing stability of the global climate.
Pinworm, I'm not sure the global climate is less stable, but I do agree with your other point. I was just pointing out that the OP's question in my opinion was a good one and was being treated by some as if it were silly beyond belief.