"Vocal Cord Damage on Flight Raises Questions About In-Flight Safety: A bizarre incident on a recent Singapore Airlines flight to Los Angeles has left singer-turned-yoga-instructor Briohny Smyth, 44, with a serious vocal cord injury. According to Smyth, she unknowingly swallowed a jagged wooden splinter that had come loose from a chicken satay skewer, causing irreparable damage to her vocal cords. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety measures in place for in-flight food service, and whether airlines are doing enough to prevent such accidents. As the aviation industry continues to grapple with the complexities of air travel, Smyth's story serves as a stark reminder of the unexpected risks that can arise at 30,000 feet."
The singer turned yoga instructor, Briohny Smyth, 44, claims her vocal cords were damaged during a Singapore Airlines flight to Los Angeles when she "unknowingly swallowed a jagged wooden splinter" that had come loose from a chicken satay skewer.
