Delta Offers Compensation to Passengers in Plane Crash
The airline has announced that it will pay $30,000 per passenger who was onboard the flight that crash-landed on February 17th, with no conditions attached. The payment is being made pursuant to international treaties governing flights and incidents concerning injuries and deaths to passengers. Delta CEO Ed Bastian confirmed that the crew performed "heroically" during the incident.
- This payment offer raises questions about the balance between corporate responsibility and liability in cases of accidents, particularly when it comes to protecting the interests of investors.
- Will this precedent be followed by other airlines in similar situations, potentially leading to a shift in the way companies approach compensation for passengers in emergency situations?