The newest information concerning the lethal catastrophe on Singapore Airways

CNN Indonesia

Thursday, 23 Might 2024 09:25 WIB

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Boeing 777-300ER plane Singapore Airways he was within the highlight after he suffered a critical damage on Monday (20/5).

The aircraft went from London, England to Singapore. Nevertheless, as a consequence of extreme turbulence, the aircraft needed to make an emergency touchdown in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday (21/5).

On account of this incident one particular person died and was recognized as a 73 12 months outdated British citizen.

The next are the most recent information concerning the Singapore Airways debacle.

Singapore Airways boss apologizes

Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airways, apologized for the incident the place one passenger died and 70 have been injured as a consequence of extreme turbulence.

“On behalf of Singapore Airways, I wish to categorical my deepest condolences to the household and family members of the deceased. We’re deeply sorry for the tough expertise everybody had on board SQ321,” mentioned Phong.

Vacationers have returned to Singapore

131 passengers and 12 crew members of the Singapore Airways aircraft, which was in deep trouble, arrived at Singapore Changi Airport on Wednesday (22/5).

Singapore Airways (SIA) mentioned a few of the passengers and crew of SQ321 arrived at Changi at 05.05am native time by way of a aid flight.

In an official assertion uploaded on Fb, SIA mentioned it will facilitate connecting flights and supply lodging for the individuals touring in Singapore.

“For passengers with onward connections, we now have rebooked them on different flights. We’ve got additionally organized resort or lounge lodging for them to allow them to relaxation till the following their aircraft,” wrote SIA.

You can be sued for compensation of IDR 2.8 billion

Singapore Airways might be sued for compensation of as much as US$ 175 thousand or IDR 2.8 billion (assuming an trade price of IDR 16 thousand per US greenback) per passenger for the intense inconvenience this.

The chance for a lawsuit was offered by aviation legal professionals from america (USA). The chances consult with the Montreal Conference.

This settlement is a global settlement that goals to control airline legal responsibility for accidents or incidents within the air.

“Singapore Airways is accountable for accidents, together with turbulence, on worldwide flights. Whether or not the airline was negligent,” wrote the assertion, cited by Reuters, on Wednesday (22/5).

Airways can nonetheless scale back calls for for better compensation from households or victims. So long as they’ve confirmed that they’ve taken all acceptable motion to keep away from disruption.

Nevertheless, a lawyer named Mike Danko claims that airways not often win with this argument.

(ldy/sfr)