Delta offers $30K to crash survivors, wreckage removed from Pearson runway

Delta Airlines said it would give each passenger on its crashed plane $30,000, just as the aircraft’s mangled wreckage is removed from the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

“Delta Care Team representatives are telling customers this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights,” said Delta spokesperson Grant Myatt.

The crash happened on Monday afternoon at Pearson, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) said investigators have now finished their on-site work. 

“Efforts have begun to remove the aircraft from the runway, and it will be moved to a hangar where it will undergo further examination,” said the TSB in an update on Wednesday. 

“The site will be released following further examination and clean-up.”

Some passengers said they were injured in the crash and are talking to lawyers about possible legal action. 

Two survivors have already hired Toronto-based law firm Rochon Genova, which specializes in aviation cases. 

A news release from the law firm said these clients helped open an emergency exit to assist others in escaping.

“With our involvement, we expect to reach a timely and fair resolution for these clients and others who reach out to us,” said lawyer Vincent Genova. 

Genova added that he is working with an American law firm representing U.S. passengers.

The cause of the Delta crash remains under investigation. 

Crews have fully removed the aircraft from the runway, allowing Pearson to resume regular operations.