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Singapore Airlines crew wearing tracking devices on overseas layovers
Singapore Airlines is turning to wearable tech to make sure flight crews don’t breach stay-in-hotel stopover rules.
Crew members on overseas duty with a stopover abroad will have to wear tracking devices.
The devices monitor their real-time location to make sure they remain in their hotel room and do not physically interact with each other or locals.
"We remain guided by the authorities and will work closely with them to make adjustments, if necessary, in order to ensure the health and safety of our staff and customers during our flights," Singapore Airlines said.
Alan Tan, President of the Singapore Airlines Staff Union, said flight crews are complying and understand the reasons behind the precaution.
"If you fly for 16 to 18 hours to reach New York, then have to stay in a room alone, it can be quite tough, but the crew understands that this is necessary," Tan said.
The airline has a strict testing and quarantine policy for flight crews on their return from overseas duty.
"All crew who have operated to high-risk destinations must self-isolate until they receive negative results from the three swab tests that they have to take on arrival, and on the third and seventh day after arrival," SIA said.
An American pilot was jailed for a month in Singapore for breaching hotel quarantine rules, while an EVA Air pilot and several flight attendants were fired in Taiwan for violating protocols.
Written by Ray Montgomery, Asia Editor
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