Dozens more were hurt in the incident, with passengers reporting that some were “launched into the ceiling” and overhead compartments.
Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from Heathrow was forced to make an emergency landing at Bangkok Airport, Thailand.
Singapore Airlines apologised and stated that they are “fully cooperating with the relevant authorities on the investigations.”.
Mr Kitchen, from Thornbury near Bristol, went on a six-week holiday with his wife in Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia.
His wife is thought to be in the hospital following the event.
