Airlines Reinforce Seatbelt Policies and Leverage AI for Turbulence Prediction
Recent severe turbulence incidents prompt industry-wide measures to enhance passenger safety and improve turbulence forecasting.
- Singapore Airlines and other carriers are tightening seatbelt regulations following recent turbulence-related injuries and a fatality.
- AI technology is being adopted to better predict and avoid turbulence, addressing the increasing frequency of such events.
- The aviation industry acknowledges the growing challenge of clear air turbulence, exacerbated by climate change.
- Singapore Airlines has revised its in-flight service policies, ceasing meal service during seatbelt sign activation.
- Emirates President highlights the industry's commitment to learning from recent incidents and enhancing safety protocols.