Passengers aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, which crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025, are set to receive $30,000 each in compensation from the airline.The payment, described by Delta as “no strings attached,” is aimed at assisting passengers in the aftermath of the harrowing incident.
The flight, operated by Endeavor Air on a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, veered off the runway and overturned amid heavy snowfall.Though all 80 passengers and crew survived, 21 individuals sustained injuries requiring hospitalization. Emergency response teams acted swiftly, preventing what could have been a far graver tragedy.
Legal experts are advising passengers to consult aviation attorneys before accepting the payout, emphasizing that under the Montreal Convention, they may still pursue further claims.Delta’s move, while generous, does not preclude passengers from seeking additional damages.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched an investigation into the crash, focusing on weather conditions and potential mechanical failure.Delta CEO Ed Bastian commended the flight crew’s professionalism, stating that safety remains the airline’s top priority.
