Singapore Airlines ( SIA ) will stop serving meals when the seat belt sign is activated in addition to suspending the serving of hot drinks.
According to SIA on Thursday ( May 23 ), the new measure is a “more cautious approach” to managing turbulence in flight in response to CNA inquiries about modified cabin service routines in response to what transpired on , flight SQ321.
The London-Singapore flight was struck by sudden, extraordinary turbulence over Myanmar on Tuesday, forcing the traveler to Bangkok. One man died and values were injured, some significantly.
The food service will also be suspended, according to SIA, “in contrast to the expulsion of warm beverages when the seat belt signal is on.
The crew’s present policy of securing all lost items and products in the cabin  will continue in the face of bad weather.
Additionally, crew members will remain to guide passengers to buckle up and return to their seats. They will also check customers who may need help, including those in the lavatories”, said SIA.  ,
When the seat belt mark is activated, team members may also transfer to their chairs and secure their seat belts.
” The risks posed by volatility are known to the aircraft and the team.” They are also trained to help customers and ensure house health throughout the trip, according to SIA.
“SIA may continue to examine our procedures because it is very important that the health of our passengers and crew is paramount.”