New air turbulence protocols

[reader]

Not surprisingly, Singapore Airlines is the first carrier out of the gate to announce revised cabin protocols whenever the seat belt lights come on. Others are sure to follow in the wake of injuries stemming from the onset of rapid descent episodes.

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Cabin crew will also sit down and fasten their seat belts when the seat-belt sign is lit, SIA said on May 23 in response to queries.

But unlike in the past – when only hot drinks would be cut off during turbulence – the new measures would require all meal and drink services to stop when the ride gets bumpy.

Other existing safety measures that kick in during poor weather conditions will remain in place.

These include getting crew members to secure loose items in the cabin, advising passengers to return to their seats and buckle up, and monitoring passengers who may need assistance, such as those in the toilet.

[KeepItReal]

6 hours ago, reader said:

Not surprisingly, Singapore Airlines is the first carrier out of the gate to announce revised cabin protocols whenever the seat belt lights come on. Others are sure to follow in the wake of injuries stemming from the onset of rapid descent episodes.

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Cabin crew will also sit down and fasten their seat belts when the seat-belt sign is lit, SIA said on May 23 in response to queries.

But unlike in the past – when only hot drinks would be cut off during turbulence – the new measures would require all meal and drink services to stop when the ride gets bumpy.

Other existing safety measures that kick in during poor weather conditions will remain in place.

These include getting crew members to secure loose items in the cabin, advising passengers to return to their seats and buckle up, and monitoring passengers who may need assistance, such as those in the toilet.

Well, if he is cute enough he can monitor me in the toilet all he wants. In fact, I insist on it! 😉

[unicorn]

On 5/23/2024 at 8:46 PM, reader said:

Not surprisingly, Singapore Airlines is the first carrier out of the gate to announce revised cabin protocols whenever the seat belt lights come on. Others are sure to follow ...

I don't think those new rules would have prevented last week's incident, in which the turbulence came completely suddenly and violently. Like many reactionary rules, they're just window-dressing to appear to be "doing something," in order to give false reassurance over unreasonable fears over extremely rare events. There are some 100,000 commercial flights every single day, and well over 30 million commercial flights every year. These freak events happen less than once a year. As we are repeatedly advised when flying, it's wisest to keep one's seatbelt on when seated, even when the "Fasten Seatbelt" sign is off. Rather than a "Fasten Seatbelt" sign, it should read "Stay in Seat." However, these freak events can't be avoided. The truth of the matter is commercial flights are far safer than car or even rail travel. 

https://www.oag.com/airline-frequency-and-capacity-statistics#:~:text=SCHEDULED FLIGHT COUNTER&text=With 14%2C323%2C610 flights in total,flights per day is 97%2C439.

Absolutely, it's wise the keep the seatbelt on whenever seated. However, passengers do need to use facilities from time to time (with the frequency depending on their bladder size and various health conditions they might have), and they do need to be fed and hydrated. Pilots are hopefully trained to do their best to predict and avoid turbulence. Freak events are extremely rare, and probably unavoidable. 

[reader]

Clear air turbulence incidents may be unavoidable but enforcing the wearing of seatbelts can reduce the number of seated passengers who would otherwise go airborne. Not different really than requiring car passings to buckle up. 

[reader]

Just came across this interview with pilot who says incidents of clear air turbulence are indeed increasing but a new crowd sourcing technology is helping flight crews to prepare for them.

From CNBC

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/05/21/american-airlines-pilot-weighs-in-on-dangerous-turbulence-causing-injuries-on-flights.html?
 

[Keithambrose]

Airlines must be cross that their nice overhead lockers are being dented by the heads of passengers.....