Turbulence before landing

Turbulence before landing

I am writing in response to the letter Increasing problems in
Indonesian skies (Feb. 6).

The writer described an incident involving a Singapore
Airlines (SIA) flight which encountered turbulence when
approaching Sukarno-Hatta airport. We can assure the writer that
the incident was not serious and at no point was there a danger
to the aircraft or its passengers.

The SIA aircraft, in accordance with instructions from the
airport's air traffic control, was cleared for final approach to
land at the airport immediately after another aircraft had
landed. The slipstream of the aircraft that landed ahead of the
SIA flight caused the air to become unsettled, resulting in the
minor turbulence experienced by passengers.

We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers on the flight
in question but would like to assure readers that the incident
was by no means serious.

TAN CHIK QUEE

General Manager Indonesia

Singapore Airlines

Jakarta