Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on flight hit by extreme turbulence

Singapore Airlines has offered compensation to passengers of flight SQ321, which was hit by extreme turbulence resulting in one death and several injuries. Passengers with minor injuries were offered $10,000, while those with serious injuries were invited to discuss their compensation offer. The airline also provided an advance payment of $25,000 for passengers requiring long-term medical care. All passengers will receive a full refund, and the airline is covering medical expenses for injured passengers. Severe injuries from flight turbulence are rare, but turbulence-related accidents are common for commercial airlines. The incident occurred over Thai airspace, causing the flight to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. The airline expressed apologies for the traumatic experience and is committed to supporting passengers during this time.