Linda Kitchen, 74, has filed a High Court claim against Singapore Airlines following the May 2024 incident involving flight SQ321. The flight, which was traveling from London to Singapore, encountered extreme turbulence that forced an emergency diversion to Bangkok. The event resulted in the death of 73-year-old Geoff Kitchen, who suffered a suspected heart attack during the chaos, and left his wife, Linda, with serious spinal injuries.

Legal proceedings have been initiated in Britain, where the couple resided. According to reports, the lawsuit is primarily aimed at securing the necessary financial resources to provide Linda Kitchen with long-term specialist medical care and rehabilitation for her back injuries. While the airline has previously acknowledged the incident and offered compensation to affected passengers, this legal action marks a formal step toward addressing the specific damages incurred by the Kitchen family.

Singapore Airlines has not yet issued a detailed public response to the specific filing of this lawsuit, though the carrier has maintained a policy of cooperating with international aviation authorities investigating the event. The incident remains a subject of scrutiny regarding aviation safety protocols during unexpected clear-air turbulence. The legal proceedings will likely focus on the airline's liability regarding passenger safety and the adequacy of the emergency response provided during the flight.