LATAM Airlines compensates injured passengers on flight LA800 after a sudden altitude drop due to a pilot's seat technical issue.

LATAM Airlines offers compensation of $2295-$7652 to passengers injured on flight LA800 from Sydney to Auckland after experiencing a sudden drop in altitude. The incident led to 50 passengers and crew being assessed by paramedics, with many requiring hospital treatment for injuries such as cuts, bruising, back and neck injuries, and fractures. LATAM attributed the "sudden movement" to a "technical issue" related to the pilot's seat.