Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after incident

24/5/2024 16:24

        Singapore Airlines has tweaked its in-flight seatbelt sign policies and altered at least one flight route after a turbulence incident this week killed one person and left dozens critically injured, according to the airline and flight data.
        
        The airline is adopting a more cautious approach to turbulence, including not serving hot drinks or meals when the seatbelt sign is on, it said in a statement to Singapore broadcaster Channel News Asia.
        
        "SIA will continue to review our processes, as the safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importance," it said.
        
        The SQ321 London-Singapore flight on a Boeing 777-300ER plane carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing on Tuesday after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin, slamming some into the ceiling.