1. CEO Singapore Airlines apologizes flight turbulence fatality injuries
2. Singapore Airlines CEO expresses regret flight turbulence incident casualties.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong issued a public apology on Wednesday to all passengers onboard the London-Singapore flight, which encountered severe turbulence leading to an emergency landing in Bangkok and the tragic death of a passenger. In a video statement, Phong expressed deep regret for the distressing experience that everyone onboard SQ321 had to endure.
The Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, experienced extreme turbulence while flying over the Irrawaddy Basin in Myanmar at an altitude of 37,000 feet on Tuesday. The incident resulted in multiple injuries among the passengers and crew.
The deceased passenger has been identified as Geoff Kitchen, a 73-year-old man from the UK. Authorities at the Bangkok airport reported that he passed away due to a suspected heart attack.
In the video message shared on the airline’s social media platforms, Phong extended his deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. He reassured the public that Singapore Airlines is committed to providing support and assistance to all those affected by the incident.
Phong mentioned that a relief flight carrying 143 passengers and crew members from SQ321, who were able to travel, has safely landed in Singapore. However, 79 passengers and six crew members, including the injured individuals receiving medical treatment, remain in Bangkok.
The airline CEO emphasised that Singapore Airlines is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities in their investigations into the incident. He reiterated the airline’s commitment to assisting and supporting the affected individuals during this challenging time.
The passengers onboard SQ321 represented a diverse range of nationalities, including Australians, Canadians, Germans, Indians, Indonesians, Icelanders, Irish, Israelis, Malaysians, Myanmarese, New Zealanders, Filipinos, Singaporeans, South Koreans, Spaniards, Britons, and Americans.
This tragic event marks Singapore Airlines’ first fatal incident in 24 years.
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