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Singapore Airlines offers compensation of at least $10,000 to passengers of turbulence-hit flight
Singapore Airlines has offered compensation to passengers of the ill-fated flight SQ321, which was hit by extreme turbulence that resulted in the death of one passenger and several injuries.
Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on flight that hit extreme turbulence
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore Airlines said Tuesday it has offered compensation to passengers of a flight that hit extreme turbulence last month, in a rare case that killed one passenger and injured dozens.
Singapore Airlines offers SQ321 victims at least US$10,000 compensation: ‘generous’
An aviation law expert who spoke to This Week in Asia said that while it was standard practice for airlines to offer compensation after such incidents, the payout for light injuries in this case was more generous, given the serious turbulence and massive publicity it attracted.
India's aviation growth remains strong but external risks linger, Vistara CEO says
India's aviation sector remains robust but external pressures pose the biggest risks for growth, according to the CEO of Vistara Airlines.
United Airlines starts serving passengers personalized ads on seat-back screens
Now playing on United Airlines' seat-back screens: personalized ads.
Drinking alcohol before napping on flights presents health risk, study finds
A popular pastime on long-haul flights — drinking alcohol before dozing off to sleep — may present health risks even to young and healthy passengers, according to a new study.
Airlines look to turbulence data, but shy from more seatbelt curbs
DUBAI - Airlines are showing more interest in turbulence prediction technology after two headline-grabbing incidents in recent weeks, but are holding back from making passengers stay in seatbelts at all times, according to global airline body Iata.