Comprehension Quiz

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Which sequence happened in order?

September Hong Kong injuries → CAAS declares turbulence a major threat → May Bangkok diversion.

CAAS declares turbulence a major threat → May Bangkok diversion with a death → September Hong Kong injuries.

May Bangkok diversion with a death → September Hong Kong injuries → CAAS declares turbulence a major threat.

September Hong Kong injuries → May Bangkok diversion with a death → airlines drop ramen.

What does Singapore’s new classification do?

It treats turbulence mainly as a customer-service issue.

It bans long-haul flights during night hours.

It removes the seatbelt sign except during take-off and landing.

It places severe clear-air turbulence at the same risk level as mid-air collisions and runway incursions.

According to the article, why might turbulence be getting worse worldwide?

Climate change strengthens windshear and shifts jet streams, creating bumpier skies.

New aircraft are lighter and therefore less stable.

Airports are built at higher altitudes than before.

Airlines fly slower to save fuel.

Which two actions are part of the response described?

Selling more duty-free; dimming cabin lights throughout flights.

Extending meal service; adding free in-flight internet.

Using more persistent seatbelt signs; changing hot-drink service to reduce scald risk.

Cutting ticket taxes; loosening seatbelt rules.

What is the role of data and AI in the article’s account?

Aircraft share live reports (Turbulence Aware), while AI tools try to predict risky jet-stream shifts.

Airlines use blockchain to record pilot hours and cabin sales.

Airports crowdsource runway repairs using social media.

Passengers upload videos so insurers can verify claims.

What tension does the article highlight about cabin safety?

Airlines want to serve more hot meals to keep passengers calm.

Whether pilots should stop using auto-pilot in rough air.

Whether to remove overhead bins to lower weight.

Whether service cuts help as much as building a strong seatbelt culture.

Why are Singapore, Korea, and Japan pressing ICAO on turbulence?

To include turbulence in the 2026 global plan and standardise reporting and guidance.

To ban hot drinks on international flights.

To move all long-haul flights to lower altitudes.

To lengthen flight times so crews get more pay.

Which statement is best supported by the article?

All injuries happen during take-off and landing.

Rising encounters come from both a changing atmosphere and more aircraft flying through turbulent corridors.

Turbulence affects only routes over oceans.

Modern aircraft never suffer injuries from turbulence.

What critical question does the article raise about the new classification?

Airlines plan to end food service altogether because turbulence is impossible to manage.

Whether turbulence can be outlawed by legislation.

Singapore elevates severe clear-air turbulence to a top safety risk as incidents rise; climate-driven wind changes and busier skies make turbulence more dangerous, while data-sharing, AI forecasting, and stricter cabin practice aim to cut injuries.

New laws will eliminate turbulence by 2026 once ICAO updates its plan.

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Climate change appears to strengthen windshear and shift jet streams. Which mix of policy, forecasting, and cabin practice would you prioritise first, and why?

What ulterior motives might states or airlines have for labelling turbulence a major threat (e.g., liability, staffing, costs, public signalling)? Who benefits and who loses?

If injuries happen mainly when seatbelts are unfastened, what is a fair balance between passenger responsibility and airline duty of care?

Data sharing helps nearby aircraft, but coverage is uneven. Propose one way to expand coverage without harming privacy or competition.

Service cuts can reduce risk but also reduce comfort. Where should airlines draw the line, and how should they explain the trade-off to passengers?

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When the Air Looks Calm but Isn’t: Singapore Puts Turbulence on Its Major-Threat List

September 17, 2025•5 min read•Travel•Upper Intermediate