Singapore Airlines tighten safety measures during turbulence after fatal flight

Injured Passengers on Turbulent Singapore Airlines Flight Offered Compensation

Injured Passengers on Turbulent , Singapore Airlines Flight, Offered Compensation. 'Time' reports that Singapore Airlines has greed to compensate passengers on a deadly flight that hit extreme turbulence last month. The incident on the Boeing 777, which was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew, resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries sustained by dozens of others. The flight ran into unexpected strong turbulence on the way from London to Singapore, throwing both people and items around the cabin. One man, a 73-year-old British man, is believed to have died from a heart attack, while dozens of others suffered injuries that included spinal and brain damage. 'Time' reports that nineteen people remain hospitalized in Bangkok, where the flight was diverted following the incident. According to officials, the incident occurred while meals were being served, meaning that many passengers were not wearing their seat belts. Passengers with minor injuries have been offered $10,000 in compensation from the airline. . For those who sustained more serious injuries from the incident, we have invited them to discuss a compensation offer to meet each of their specific circumstances when they feel well and ready to do so, Singapore Airline statement, via 'Time'. All passengers on the flight will receive full refunds, in addition to delay compensation, which is required by European Union and U.K. regulations. A preliminary investigation by Singapore’s Transport Ministry revealed that the jet dropped 178 feet in less than one second, though it remains unclear what caused the turbulence

Severe turbulence injures 12 on Ireland-bound flight

It comes after a passenger died and dozens were injured due to turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London last week.

Boeing Facing Potential Boycott Following Fatal Severe Turbulence Incident

Boeing Facing Potential , Boycott Following Fatal , Severe Turbulence Incident. 'Newsweek' reports that Boeing is facing renewed calls for a boycott of the plane manufacturer after a fatal severe turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight. . On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered "clear-air turbulence" that injured 23 passengers and nine crew members. . Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British musical theater director, died following the incident on the Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore. . In a statement released after the incident, Singapore Airlines said that medical personnel were on standby to assist the injured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. According to authorities, a total of 14 people were hospitalized with minor injuries. . 'Newsweek' reports that clear-air turbulence is undetectable by radar, making it an unpredictable and inherently dangerous situation. According to data from Flightradar24, the Boeing 777 plummeted over 6,000 feet in under three minutes. . The news comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny regarding its quality and safety standards following a string of recent incidents. . In January, the rear door plug of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 came off in mid-flight, an incident which resulted in the FAA grounding all Max 9 aircraft. . In March, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Australia to New Zealand abruptly lost altitude, injuring nearly 50 people. . Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, which killed over 300 people and grounded the MAX model for nearly two years. . Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, which killed over 300 people and grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.

Man Dies After Severe Turbulence Incident on Singapore Airline Flight

Man Dies After , Severe Turbulence Incident , on Singapore Airline Flight. BBC reports that a 73-year-old man was killed and 30 other people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London was unexpectedly hit with severe turbulence. The Boeing 777-300ER bound for Singapore was diverted to Bangkok where it made an emergency landing. According to passengers aboard the flight, the aircraft suddenly dropped, throwing both people and objects around the cabin. Singapore Airlines said that 211 passengers were onboard the flight, along with 18 crew members. The airline reportedly offered its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased passenger, whose name has yet to be released. According to Bangkok authorities, it is believed that the man died of a heart attack. . The condition of the man's wife who has been admitted to the hospital remains unknown. The airline released a statement saying that a total of 31 passengers had been taken to the hospital. The remaining passengers and crew are being examined and given treatment where necessary at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC. The remaining passengers and crew are being examined and given treatment where necessary at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC. The airline added that it was working with Thai authorities to provide passengers with medical assistance, and a team would be deployed to Bangkok to provide additional support.

Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence, one passenger dead