SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines has taken steps to change the route of its Seoul-Los Angeles flights since July this year as a safety precaution in response to North Korea’s missile tests. The move came after the July 27 missile launch by North Korea into the Sea of Japan, Singapore Airlines said on
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines has taken steps to change the route of its Seoul-Los Angeles flights since July this year as a safety precaution in response to North Korea’s missile tests.
The move came after the July 27 missile launch by North Korea into the Sea of Japan, Singapore Airlines said on Tuesday (Dec 5) in response to queries from Channel NewsAsia.
North Korea’s missile testing, which is often conducted without prior notice as required under international agreements, has caused some concern for commercial airlines.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in October condemned North Korea for the repeated launching of ballistic missiles, saying they seriously threatened the safety of international civil aviation.
North Korea, which joined the ICAO in 1977, is obliged to give prior notice of any activity that may threaten the safety of civilian aircraft.
