Passengers on SQ321 received cash advances due to injuries sustained during severe turbulence. This news piece explores whether airlines are legally obligated to compensate, how compensation amounts are determined, and the possibility of pursuing further compensation through litigation. Featuring legal experts Paul Ng from Rajah and Tann Singapore LLP and Chooi Jing Yen from Eugene Thuraisingam LLP.
Some passengers of SQ321 were given cash advances in light of injuries when the aircraft experienced severe turbulence. Are all airlines obliged to compensate? How are amounts decided and could you later sue for more?
Lawyers Paul Ng, head of aviation at Rajah and Tann Singapore LLP, and Chooi Jing Yen from Eugene Thuraisingam LLP are guests.Some passengers of SQ321 were given cash advances in light of injuries when the aircraft experienced severe turbulence. Are all airlines obliged to compensate? How are amounts decided and could you later sue for more?
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