Originally Posted by
mach92
Three other Wide-body planes in the area deviated to the RIGHT of course staying in the clear and just south of the coast. SQ 321 did not and from the satellite overlay it appears they went into a cell. This would explain the worst injuries in 25 years+ on an airplane. It's also my guess based on the flight time that the Captain and Senior First officer were not at the controls. Leaving very junior and younger pilots flying SQ 321. Sorry experience matters and when then full investigation comes out I am sure this will be noted.
SQ changed the policy on the seat belt sign. Now anytime it is on the Flight Attendants will be seated period.
Other airlines I have flown with have discontinued food service when flying into known or highly suspected turbulence, for the safety of the crew. Why is this policy change even required? Is it a knee-jerk response to a too-conservative position because they were operating not-conservatively-enough prior to this incident?
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