Do you feel this is enough?

[Mouse House Mama]

I'd be so happy to be alive that my luggage or the money would be the least of my concerns.

 

[DISUNC]

just give me my ID back

I had this convo with my friend. This may just be a man/woman issue.
Men most ALWAYS have their ID, $$$, cellphone, etc on them in their wallets in their back pockets.
Woman usually have everything in pocketbooks.

I suggest woman start putting these things on their person

 

[kristilew]

I had this convo with my friend. This may just be a man/woman issue.
Men most ALWAYS have their ID, $$$, cellphone, etc on them in their wallets in their back pockets.
Woman usually have everything in pocketbooks.

I suggest woman start putting these things on their person

Again, DISUNC, you and I see eye to eye! We've already made a new list for DD and I on what we'll carry from now on when we fly. DH also has added his passport to what goes in a pocket and not the briefcase.

I wonder if we'll see an increase in hipsters or small "wallet bags" slung acoss the body for female fliers?

 

[Chicago526]

I think the $5k is fine, as long as there isn't fine print that says "cashing this check absolves USAirways of all responsibilty in this incident". Then that would be sneaky, the NTSB hasn't finished it's investigation yet. Likely it was a flock of birds but I'd want to know for sure first. The pilot did everything right, but what if it turns out the ground crew goofed something up and it wasn't birds, but human error on the ground?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I'd be so happy to be alive that my luggage or the money would be the least of my concerns.

 

[U2_rocks!]

They have a liability policy with AIG with a limit of $1.5 billion. They will pay for this. When you buy an airline ticket, part of it goes to paying for their liability insurance. AIG is also going to pickup the cost of the plane itself, estimated at $40 million.

Of course they are covered by insurance. All I'm saying is that this chain of events where people sue or expect compensation for things has, in turn, driven up the cost of risk (expected losses), which in turn has driven up insurance premiums for the airline, and you know that ends up in higher ticket prices. Or, in the case where the market just can't bear a higher price, airlines actually go out of business. Not saying this settlement will put this airline out of business - it's a relatively small portion of the total loss - but this entitlement that people feel and this expectation that the airline must compensate them for every single cent they are out, plus pain and suffering - that attitude is what continues to drive up costs.

Having said that, though, it would be interesting to know what the fine print on the ticket or US Air's website says. It's possible that the airline accepts liability up to a certain amount for baggage, and in that case that amount would be expected as a reimbursement. This would fall under "lost luggage", I guess. They shouldn't have to compensate anyone beyond that.

 

[Hillbeans]

Totally agree. I wouldn't care about the money or luggage. I would be happy I was alive and happy that US Airways hired such a great pilot.

I completely agree!

 

[bicker]

I think the $5k is fine, as long as there isn't fine print that says "cashing this check absolves USAirways of all responsibilty in this incident".

It would be grievously irresponsible of the airline to offer a settlement without such an exculpatory clause. If they did so, and I was a significant shareholder, I'd sue the directors for taking such an action, for incompetence.

 

[bicker]

Having said that, though, it would be interesting to know what the fine print on the ticket or US Air's website says. It's possible that the airline accepts liability up to a certain amount for baggage, and in that case that amount would be expected as a reimbursement.

$3,500.

 

[manning]

Of course they are covered by insurance. All I'm saying is that this chain of events where people sue or expect compensation for things has, in turn, driven up the cost of risk (expected losses), which in turn has driven up insurance premiums for the airline, and you know that ends up in higher ticket prices. Or, in the case where the market just can't bear a higher price, airlines actually go out of business. Not saying this settlement will put this airline out of business - it's a relatively small portion of the total loss - but this entitlement that people feel and this expectation that the airline must compensate them for every single cent they are out, plus pain and suffering - that attitude is what continues to drive up costs.

Having said that, though, it would be interesting to know what the fine print on the ticket or US Air's website says. It's possible that the airline accepts liability up to a certain amount for baggage, and in that case that amount would be expected as a reimbursement. This would fall under "lost luggage", I guess. They shouldn't have to compensate anyone beyond that.

Quit making sense!! I have a relative who was on a jury involving a person suing who was at falt. The jury was ready give him the money because it would be paid out by insurance...until he pointed out who pays premiums and why they are raised.

 

[All Things Simba]

I don't think I'd want my luggage back after it sat in the Hudson overnight.
I do agree, if, as reported it was a bird strike then it was an accident. $5,000 is more then enough, plus you also get the cost of your ticket back.

I agree with you.
First... you are alive... Oh My God!
Second... since you are alive... who cares about your luggage?!
Third... the cause was Birds! Not anyone's fault!

So.... use the FIVE GRAND to destress on a wonderful Disney vacation and count your blessings!

Absolutely no one should complain about this compensation from the airline! I was shocked to hear they did this at all!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

I just had to say that I was surprised to see Capt. Sullenberger and his crew in the Super Bowl pregame show. There was spontaneous clapping here when they showed him, and I had tears in my eyes. What an honor that they deserve to be there celebrating such an American event.