A rapid depressurisation is a serious event. Not all passengers are able to put on their oxygen masks. Not all drop down as they should, and the elderly, young and infirm will not always put them on. To then put them through additional, unnecessary unpressurised flight at 10,000, exposing them to further oxygen depravation for the sake of keeping the Company happy, is not only irresponsible but dangerous.
Rapid descent can be a serious event but it is not a Russian roulette where some passenger will die or suffer severe injuries. After reaching a safe altitude F/A’s have to check cabin area and
if medical assistance is required a decision to land as soon as practical should be considered. If the situation is under control there is absolutely no reason to put a loaded 777 in Ho Chi Minh or Brunei, for instance.
...don't forget that these masks are mostly for decoration and "a good feeling" only, the positive effect in terms of O2 is very small, ask any doctor.
Sorry man, if you are sure about it this is a premeditated crime. Therefore, Boeing, CAAS and SIA must be prosecuted.
get-home-itis again?
Not really. Air-ground coordination is one of the possibilities to use ACARS. That`s why airlines invest a lot of money to install it on every airplane.
Captain`s decision must be based on several aspects and returning to SIN, 90 minutes away, over the South China Sea can be considered as a good decision in this case ... or am I wrong?
Personally I think it's wise to divert to a city that at least has some half decent restaurants!
If someone likes spicy food or some strange broth SIN is a perfect place for a stopover
