Singapore Airlines offers up to $25,000 to the injured from the flight affected by the turbulence
A Boeing 777 from the Asian airline was shaken on a London-Singapore flight last May 21 and more than 100 people were injured.
11 June, 2024 10:41The airline Singapore Airlines reported this Tuesday that it offered an advance compensation of 25,000 dollars to passengers who suffered serious injuries as a result of the strong turbulence that hit a London to Singapore flight on May 21, which left one person dead and more than 100 injured.
The aircraft, a Boeing 777 with 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was flying over southern Burma when it encountered turbulence that caused a drop in altitude of 54 meters, according to the preliminary investigation.
Due to this incident, a 73-year-old British passenger suffered a heart attack and died during the flight, while the pilot decided to make an emergency landing in Bangkok so that the injured could receive medical attention.
"Passengers who, according to a medical evaluation, have suffered serious injuries, require long-term medical care, and request financial assistance, are offered an advance payment of 25,000 dollars to meet their immediate needs. This will be part of the final compensation that these passengers will receive," the Singaporean company pointed out today on their social networks.
The airline, which made its proposal yesterday, invites these affected individuals to "discuss a compensation offer to meet each of their specific circumstances when they feel ready to do so."
Meanwhile, passengers with minor injuries were offered 10,000 dollars in compensation.
"Singapore Airlines has also covered the medical expenses of the injured passengers and arranged for the travel of their family members and loved ones to Bangkok upon request," the company stated.
Additionally, "all passengers," including those who were unharmed in the incident, will be compensated with a refund of the ticket price, compensation for the "delay" on the route, and 1,000 dollars for expenses related to their stay in Bangkok.
Singapore Airlines has been recognized on several occasions as one of the best airlines, and its last serious accident dates back to the year 2000 when one of the company's aircraft collided on the wrong runway with a construction team at the Taiwan airport during takeoff, resulting in the death of 83 passengers
