Having worked for many years in flight control (dispatch), I have to ask where you’re getting these stats from? I’d say the TI (turbulence index) predicting tools today are better than they’ve ever been. I don’t doubt as the number of flights has increased, the number or incidents goes up, but on a per unit basis (I.e. per flight hour) I’d be surprised to see a “drastic” increase over time.

Back in the good ole days when we could listen to ATC on Ch 9 on UA: you could hear your pilots complaining to ATC about how bad their ride is, and asking for other alts…when there was barely any chop. I commend them for trying to find the best ride possible for their pax, but I def heard many “exaggerated” reports.