Air Canada Flight 621 Compensation Package Announced: After a dramatic crash-landing at Toronto’s Pearson airport, Air Canada has announced a compensation package for passengers who were on board. The airline is offering $30,000 to each passenger as an advance payment to assist with short-term financial challenges.
Delta Air Lines Offers $30,000 to Each Passenger on Plane that Crashed in Toronto
Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger who was on board the plane that crash-landed at Toronto’s Pearson airport earlier this week. The airline says that the money has no strings attached and does not affect customers’ rights.
Delta Air Lines is one of the largest airlines in the world, operating a vast network of domestic and international flights.
Founded in 1924 as a crop dusting operation, Delta has grown to become a major player in the aviation industry.
With over 80 years of experience, Delta operates a fleet of more than 800 aircraft and offers services to over 300 destinations worldwide.
The airline is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is known for its commitment to customer service and innovation.
The plane, operated by Delta’s subsidiary Endeavor, skidded along the runway in flames before flipping over and coming to a halt upside down on Monday. Miraculously, all 76 passengers and four crew members survived the crash, although some were seriously injured.
Investigation into the Cause of the Crash
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash, with assistance from US officials. The agency has recovered the plane’s black box and will continue to interview people for several days as part of the probe.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents.
The TSB investigates marine, air, and rail incidents to identify causes and make recommendations for improvement.
With a focus on safety, the TSB works with industry stakeholders to implement changes and reduce the risk of future accidents.
Statistics show that since 1990, the number of fatalities in transportation accidents has decreased by over 50%.
The TSB's efforts have contributed significantly to this improvement.
Aviation experts have suggested that harsh winter weather and a rapid rate of descent may have played a role in the crash. However, the investigation is still ongoing, and it remains unclear what caused the incident.
Passengers’ Reaction
Passengers who were on board the plane described their amazement at surviving the crash. One passenger recalled ‘a very forceful event’ and the sound of ‘concrete and metal’ at the moment of impact. Another said passengers were left hanging upside down in their seats ‘like bats.’
Delta’s Response
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian praised the actions of first responders and the flight crew, saying that safety is embedded into the airline’s system. He noted that air travel in the US is the safest form of transportation and that pilots train for events like this.
The airline said 20 of the 21 passengers initially sent to local hospitals had been released as of Wednesday morning. The Transportation Safety Board has said it’s too soon to tell what led to the crash.
Law Firm Retained by Passengers
A Toronto law firm specializing in aviation cases was retained by two Canadian passengers, including one who suffered a possible head injury when the seatbelts released. The firm also represents family members of passengers who were on the Ukraine International Airlines flight shot down over Tehran in 2020.
The lawyer representing the passengers said they are seeking a ‘timely and fair resolution’ and that the $30,000 compensation offered by Delta is an advance payment meant to assist plane crash victims with short-term financial challenges.
