Airlines to tighten seatbelt rules and use AI to predict turbulence after Singapore Airlines incident, Emirates boss says

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 08:02

A general view of the cabin of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which was hit by severe turbulence. — Severe turbulence dislodged oxygen masks and caused injuries to dozens of passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.
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The Singapore Airlines severe turbulence incident may lead to tighter seatbelt rules.
Tim Clark of Emirates highlighted the industry's response at the International Air Transport Association meeting.
He said the airline was looking at AI to help predict where turbulence might occur.

The death of a Singapore Airlines passenger in a severe turbulence incident last month is likely to lead to stricter seatbelt rules, according to the president of Emirates.