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
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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.
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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.
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