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Singapore Airlines to adopt a “more cautious” approach to managing turbulence

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Singapore Airlines is adding new measures to its in-flight service in order to manage turbulence more effectively. The new service policy states that all meal services in the cabin will be stopped whenever the seatbelt sign is switched on. “Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.

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The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

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A SIA Boeing 777-300ER taking off at Zurich Photo Credit: Aero Icarus ( [link] ) The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence On May 21, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 diverted to Bangkok and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe turbulence, leaving one dead and about 30 injured.

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Flying The Kangaroon's (Qantas) Airbus A380 (Part 1: SIN-LHR)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My cabin luggage was able to fit in but it is better to have the handle of the baggage facing you to optimise space. My in-flight experience We boarded with the cabin crew welcoming us. Anyway I find it strange that even though the safety video was played, the crew still did a manual safety demonstration, that's a first for me.

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Singapore Airlines Suspends Service When Seatbelt Sign Is On

One Mile at a Time

A few days ago, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER encountered severe turbulence between London and Singapore, leading to one fatality, as well as dozens of serious injuries. At that point, crew members will return to their jump seats and buckle in. Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.

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Flying with TAP Air Portugal From Lisbon to London Heathrow

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The turbulence was not as bad as what I was anticipating and for most parts of the flight, it was smooth. Cabin crew came around to do the BOB (Buy On Board) service and this time, we noticed someone ordering water and wasn't charged so we did the same. Off we go, fortunately it wasn't turbulent. Can you spot the Eye?

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My Akasa Air Flying Adventure: Flying the 737 MAX 8 From Mumbai to Bengaluru!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My aircraft, VT-YAK had a long layover at this airport as the previous flight took place the day before so therefore a set of crew was needed to be transported to the aircraft. After getting up from my seat, I followed the cabin crew who led me to my new assigned seat and to my relief it was a window seat. I can only speculate.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. Once on board, I noticed a cabin crew was serving champagne on a plastic cup and was pleasantly surprised I was given one, I suppose because of the occasion (New Year's Day). This was my flight's final assigned gate. That's a good idea!