Singapore Airlines has announced that it will be providing compensation to passengers who were injured during a recent flight that encountered severe turbulence. The incident, which occurred last month while the plane was en route from London to Singapore, resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to several others.
The airline has stated that it will offer $10,000 to each passenger who sustained minor injuries, while passengers with more serious injuries will receive advance payments of $25,000. The turbulence occurred over Myanmar, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Thailand. Authorities in Thailand have reported that the passenger who tragically passed away had a suspected heart condition.
Search Operation Underway for Missing Malawi Military Aircraft
Authorities in Malawi are currently conducting a search and rescue operation for a missing military aircraft that was carrying the country's vice president and nine other individuals. The plane departed from Malawi's capital but failed to reach its destination, with authorities losing contact shortly after takeoff.
The search efforts have been hindered by bad weather and poor visibility, with the last signal from the aircraft being received in an uninhabited area. The Malawi Defense Forces have deployed 200 soldiers and police officers to assist in the operation, and neighboring countries have been contacted for additional support.
President Lazarus Chakwea has assured the public that all available resources are being utilized to locate the missing plane and its passengers. Despite the challenges posed by the weather conditions, efforts are ongoing to find survivors, although hope is beginning to wane as the search enters its second day.
The Malawian government has reached out to international partners, including the U.S., the U.K., Norway, and Israel, for specialized technology and equipment to aid in the search and rescue mission. The U.S. embassy in Malawi has offered its support, including deploying Department of Defense aircraft to assist in locating the missing plane.
Authorities in Malawi have committed to providing updates on the search operation every two hours as they work tirelessly to locate the aircraft and its passengers, including Vice President Saulus Chilima and the other individuals on board.
