Delta Air Lines is embroiled in legal action after a crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, despite offering $30,000 to each passenger aboard the flight. The incident, operated by Delta’s subsidiary Endeavor Air, resulted in the aircraft flipping over upon landing, injuring 21 people and causing emotional distress among passengers. Legal claims allege significant negligence, with some passengers rejecting the compensation as insufficient.
One lawsuit filed by a Texas man highlights severe injuries and emotional trauma, including being suspended upside down and drenched with jet fuel. Another lawsuit accuses the flight crew of failing to follow fundamental landing procedures. Under the Montreal Convention, passengers on international flights can claim up to $200,000 in damages, with potential for more if negligence is proven. The two-year window to file claims is now in effect.
Delta has defended its pilots, confirming their qualifications and experience. The airline emphasized that the $30,000 offer does not waive passengers’ rights to pursue further legal action. Investigations into the crash are ongoing, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assisting Canadian authorities.
All injured passengers have been discharged from hospitals, according to Delta CEO Ed Bastian. The aircraft was removed from the runway, but the cause of the crash remains under scrutiny. More lawsuits are anticipated as passengers seek additional compensation.
— news from The Times of India