Singapore Airlines is offering compensation to passengers on a flight from London that experienced severe turbulence, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Passengers with long-term medical care needs are being offered an initial payment of $25,000, while those with minor injuries are receiving $10,000. The airline has also refunded the airfares for all passengers, including those who were uninjured. The incident occurred when Flight SQ321 experienced sudden, extreme turbulence over Myanmar, causing the aircraft to drop 178ft in under five seconds.
The turbulence led to one death and numerous injuries, including severe spinal and brain injuries. The flight was diverted to Bangkok after experiencing rapid changes in g-force. The preliminary report, based on data from the flight recorder, attributed the incident to the aircraft being hit by a rapid upward movement of air, causing it to increase in altitude and airspeed while the autopilot was activated. Turbulence is becoming more common and severe due to global warming affecting weather patterns and the Earth’s atmosphere.
Passengers on the flight have been advised to seek legal advice before accepting any compensation offers from Singapore Airlines. The law firm representing some of the passengers stated that the airline is legally obligated to refund medical expenses and ticket prices. The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau is currently conducting a probe into the incident to determine the cause of the severe turbulence. The airline has also provided immediate expenses to passengers following the flight, in addition to the compensation offers.
Overall, Singapore Airlines is taking steps to provide compensation and support to passengers affected by the incident. The airline has offered initial payments to those with long-term medical care needs and minor injuries, as well as refunds for all passengers. The investigation into the cause of the turbulence is ongoing, with experts attributing the incident to convective weather patterns. Passengers are being advised to seek legal guidance before agreeing to any compensation offers from the airline to ensure they receive fair and just compensation for their injuries and expenses.
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