Thread: AIG

http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/a...hing-in-hudson


Now, I would think that if I almost died, plus lost all my shit in the ensuing evacuation of a sinking plane that someone would comp me.

But hey, thats just me.

"A spokesman for US Airways, Morgan Durrant, said the airline issued each passenger a check for $5,000 shortly after the accident to cover their immediate needs; it had no legal obligation to do so. He declined to discuss the airline's liability insurance policy or claims processes, saying the matter was pending and he did not want to jeopardize it."

"Because he could document losses of more than $5,000, A.I.G. sent him a second $5,000, with a letter saying he could get an additional $10,000 if he signed a statement releasing it from any further claims. Other passengers are also being asked to sign the release in exchange for $10,000."

Looks like they are trying to end the ordeal. I am not sure how their Insurance policy reads, however I bet this hits the light now for other passengers traveling with personal belongings and enlightens them about possible incidents that may happen.

The bird strike is an act of god right? Like weather or any other natural occurring incident. The pilot stepping in and performed the first ditching landing of its kind (no fatalities), saving their lives. How could there possibly be any liability.

Looks like the airline is ponying up 1.5 million.

The folks involved should be thanking the airlines for the quality pilot who saved their lives.

Originally Posted by Muqtar SGT_Clintok

The folks involved should be thanking the airlines for the quality pilot who saved their lives.

People always think somebody owes them something. Accidents happen.

That Pilot is a Hero. He saved all of their lives. You would think that would cover any price.

And lastly, has AIG been nationalized yet? Its so hard to keep track of govt takeovers these days that I need to check.