(TheIndependentStar.com) – In what many believe is a desperate attempt to avoid multi-million-dollar lawsuits, Delta Air Lines is throwing money at passengers after a terrifying crash landing in Toronto.
The airline is offering a mere $30,000 to each passenger on the ill-fated flight, which has been considered insufficient to offset the damages caused by the highly traumatic experience.
Operated by Delta’s regional subsidiary Endeavor Air, the flight departed from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport before disaster struck during its final approach into Toronto.
The Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft experienced a hard landing, causing the right wing to strike the ground and the plane to flip upside down.
The crash resulted in severe structural damage, including the loss of both wings and the tail section. Fire and smoke came out from the wreckage.
The fact that all 80 passengers and crew made it out alive from this harrowing ordeal has been considered nothing short of a miracle.
Delta claims the payout does not affect passengers’ legal rights and comes with “no strings attached.”
“We are very grateful there was no loss of life and relatively minor injuries,” said Greater Toronto Airports Authority CEO Deborah Flint following the incident.
The crash happened amid gusty winds blowing snow at 40 mph during the landing attempt.
This raises serious questions about why the flight was allowed to proceed in such dangerous conditions in the first place.
While Delta CEO Ed Bastian commended the flight crew for their “heroic” response, concerned citizens wonder if better decision-making and stricter safety protocols could have prevented this disaster altogether.
Meanwhile, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating the crash with support from U.S. aviation regulators.
Passenger Pete Carlson recounted his experience: “[It was a] forceful event, where all of a sudden everything just kind of went sideways.”
He added that he “crashed down onto the ceiling, which had become the floor” after unbuckling his seat belt.
This firsthand account paints a chilling picture of the chaos and fear experienced by those on board.
As the investigation unfolds, many are questioning whether $30,000 is really enough to compensate passengers for the trauma they endured.
Additionally, others are concerned about the steps being taken to ensure this kind of incident never happens again.
People deserve better, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations and a commitment to putting passenger safety above profits.
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