Delta Air Lines Offers $30,000 to Passengers in Crash-Landed Flight
Delta Air Lines (DAL) announced it will pay $30,000 to each passenger on the Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crash-landed. The payment offer, which totals $2.3 million if all passengers accept, comes with no strings attached.
Compliance with International Treaties
Delta's offer is in line with the Warsaw Convention and Montreal Convention, which govern international flights. These treaties require airlines to provide advance payments to passengers to cover their immediate economic needs. In the event of injury or death, passengers are entitled to a minimum of 16,000 Special Drawing Rights ($20,000).
Experienced Crew, Ongoing Investigation
Delta CEO Ed Bastian praised the "experienced crew" of the Endeavor-operated flight for their heroic actions during the incident. As of the time of writing, investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash. However, video footage shows the plane landing hard on the snow-covered runway, bouncing, and flipping over.
Legal Disclaimer
The payment offer does not preclude passengers from initiating legal action against Delta. The airline's liability is limited to 151,880 Special Drawing Rights ($200,000) for damages in cases where claims do not exceed that amount.
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