Singapore Airlines has offered to pay payment to those who were hurt on a flight from London to Singapore that experienced extreme turmoil.
In a social media post, the airline said it was offering to pay$ 10, 000 ( £7, 800 ) to those who sustained minor injuries.
For people with more severe injuries, the airline is providing” an advance payment of$ 25, 000 to address their immediate requirements” and more conversations to meet” their specific conditions”.
When flight Square 321 encountered turmoil over Myanmar and was diverted to Thailand in May, a 73-year-old English customer died and lots more were hurt.
Early investigations showed that the plane accelerated rapidly up and down, and dropped around 178ft (54m) over 4.6 seconds.
Passengers described how crew members and those who did n’t have seatbelts were escorted into the ceiling of the aircraft.
According to a doctor in Bangkok where patients are being treated, it are spinal cable, head, and muscle injuries.
There were 211 passengers – including many Britons, Australians and Singaporeans – and 18 crew on board the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at the time of the incident.
The airline promised to refund the full price of the trip, including those who did not suffer any injury.
Additionally, according to Singapore Airlines, people will be entitled to delayed settlement in accordance with EU or UK regulations.
Additionally, the airline made arrangements for loved ones to fly to the Thai capital where requested and offered S$ 1, 000 ($ 739, £580 ) to all passengers to cover immediate expenses.
Airlines are required to provide payment when people are injured or die while traveling in accordance with global laws.
The event brought focus to seatbelt practices because most airlines allow passengers to remove their belts during regular cruise conditions.