Injured Passengers on Turbulent , Singapore Airlines Flight, Offered Compensation.<br />'Time' reports that Singapore Airlines has <br />greed to compensate passengers on a deadly <br />flight that hit extreme turbulence last month.<br />The incident on the Boeing 777, <br />which was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew, resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries sustained by dozens of others.<br />The flight ran into unexpected strong turbulence <br />on the way from London to Singapore, throwing <br />both people and items around the cabin.<br />One man, a 73-year-old British man, is believed to <br />have died from a heart attack, while dozens of others <br />suffered injuries that included spinal and brain damage.<br />'Time' reports that nineteen people remain <br />hospitalized in Bangkok, where the flight <br />was diverted following the incident.<br />According to officials, the incident occurred <br />while meals were being served, meaning that many <br />passengers were not wearing their seat belts.<br />Passengers with minor injuries <br />have been offered $10,000 in <br />compensation from the airline. .<br />For those who sustained more <br />serious injuries from the incident, <br />we have invited them to discuss <br />a compensation offer to meet <br />each of their specific circumstances <br />when they feel well and ready to do so, Singapore Airline statement, via 'Time'.<br />All passengers on the flight will receive full refunds, <br />in addition to delay compensation, which is required <br />by European Union and U.K. regulations.<br />A preliminary investigation by Singapore’s Transport Ministry<br />revealed that the jet dropped 178 feet in less than one <br />second, though it remains unclear what caused the turbulence
