Originally Posted by
sdm1130
Accidents happen. Assuming this incident was not CO's fault, why do the passengers deserve anything? Every time you step on to a plane, you accept the risks that come with flying.
I think CO's gesture was nice and really not necessary. Any lawsuits that come out of this are completely ridiculous IMO.
Um, there sorta needs to be a substantial financial penalty as an incentive for these things NOT to happen. Just having to write off an airframe isn't enough.