Southwest Airlines announced a change in in-flight food and drink service, preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet.
This adjustment aims to mitigate the risk of turbulence injuries to both crew and passengers, following multiple incidents of in-flight turbulence injuries.
Turbulence has been a significant issue, accounting for 37.6% of all accidents in larger commercial airlines from 2009 to 2018, and climate change is exacerbating this problem.
The new policy will significantly affect shorter routes, where the quick turnover of service already limits in-flight food and drink options.
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