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A person died on a Singapore Airlines flight. The reason: severe turbulence. The airline is now tightening its seat belt rules.
Singapore – Turbulence in air traffic has become more frequent recently: On Sunday (26 May), passengers on a flight from Doha to Dublin were injured as a result of turbulence. It was the second incident within a few days. Previously, a passenger on a flight from Singapore Airlines passenger dies in severe turbulenceseveral people were injured. The plane was on its way from London to Singaporer. The airline is now taking action.
Increased safety for crew: new seat belt rules for crew at Singapore Airlines
Crew members are particularly affected by turbulence. While the crew serves drinks or food, the flight attendants are not wearing seat belts. Up until now, the seat belt sign on the plane has generally not applied to the crew. Singapore Airlines has now introduced stricter regulations. The airline announced that no more food or hot drinks will be served when the seat belt sign is activated. In addition, the safety concept is regularly reviewed because the “safety of passengers and crew is the highest priority,” it said.
Will other airlines follow suit? Stricter regulations could set a precedent
The aviation industry expects other airlines to follow Singapore Airlines’ example, reported the Bavarian BroadcastingNot only for safety reasons, but also to avoid claims for damages and compensation for pain and suffering, which airlines are entitled to under the Montreal Convention have to pay.
Turbulence in air traffic is increasing, confirmed Thomas Gerz from the German Aerospace Center Space travel (DLR) the daily NewsThe risk is increasing, especially for flights to North America. Gerz referred to a Study by the University of Readingwhich found a 55 percent increase in turbulence over the North Atlantic over the last 45 years.
What is turbulence?
Air currents are constantly moving around the earth, some faster and others slower. When different air masses collide, they create eddies – also known as turbulence. During storms and thunderstorms, pilots can see the impending turbulence, but this is not possible with so-called clear air turbulence (CAT). This turbulence is invisible to the naked eye and is not detected by on-board radar. Nevertheless, it is particularly relevant for commercial air traffic because, according to experts, it often occurs at the typical cruising altitude.
Researchers see in the Climate change the cause for more frequent turbulenceAir turbulence is generally not a threat to aircraft, but passengers can be injured if turbulence occurs suddenly. You can increase your safety by wearing seat belts throughout the flight.
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