SIA flight SQ321 plane is back; 52 passengers still in Bangkok, all crew members return to Singapore

In its newest replace this afternoon on turbulence-hit flight SQ321, Singapore Airlines has mentioned that 52 passengers are still in Bangkok, together with 34 still in hospital. All the crew members are again in Singapore.

Posting Update 11 on Facebook, Singapore Airlines mentioned: “As of 1630hrs (Singapore Time) on 27 May 2024, Singapore Airlines (SIA) can affirm that 52 passengers who have been on board SQ321 are still in Bangkok. This consists of 34 passengers receiving medical remedy in the hospital.

“We can affirm that all crew members who have been on board SQ321 have returned to Singapore.”

In an replace final night, SIA had mentioned that the aircraft hit by turbulence had returned to Singapore. At that time — “[as of] 1830hrs (Singapore Time) on 26 May 2024” — 40 passengers and one crew member have been still “receiving medical remedy in the hospital” in Bangkok. A number of extra have been launched by now.

Flight SQ321 had made an emergency touchdown on May 21 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi after being battered by turbulence whereas it was flying over South-East Asia on its means from London to Singapore.

Last night’s SIA replace mentioned: “Singapore Airlines has been in contact with passengers and crew members who have been on SQ321, together with those that are still in Bangkok. Where requested, we now have facilitated journey to Bangkok for his or her households and family members.

“(*52*) well-being of our passengers and workers is our utmost precedence.

“On 26 May 2024, the Boeing 777-300ER plane that operated flight SQ321 on 20 May 2024 was flown again to Singapore from Bangkok. It landed at 1339hrs (Singapore Time). SIA is absolutely cooperating with the related authorities in the investigation into this incident.”

Giving out helpline numbers, the provider mentioned: “Family members and family members in search of info could contact the Singapore Airlines hotlines at +65-6542-3311 (Singapore), 1800-845-313 (Australia), or 080-0066-8194 (the United Kingdom).

“Updates will likely be offered on our Facebook and X (https://www.twitter.com/singaporeair) accounts when obtainable.”