Exclusive: Here’s How Delta Is Compensating Victims of Toronto Crash…..See More

The harrowing incident occurred on Monday when a Delta plane flipped and burst into flames.

Delta has announced how it will compensate customers involved in this week’s harrowing Toronto crash with “no strings attached” (via The New York Times).

The incident occurred on Monday when a Delta flight en route from Minneapolis to Toronto suddenly burst into flames as it touched down on the snowy runway before flipping several times. Miraculously, there were no casualties among the 76 passengers and four crew members aboard the aircraft.

On Wednesday, Delta confirmed that passengers involved in the incident would each receive $30,000 with “no strings attached.” That means those who accept the payout still have the option of suing the airline in the future regarding the ordeal. The overall amount paid to those aboard Flight 4919 could reach over $2 million. It seems that several passengers are already pursuing legal recourse against the airline, with Canadian law firm Rochon Genova reportedly representing several of those on board.

“Delta Care Team representatives are telling customers this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights,” a Delta spokesperson told The New York Post

Though there were no fatalities, 21 of the 80 people on board were hospitalized following the catastrophic accident. All but one of those people had been released by Wednesday morning. The extent of their injuries is unclear at this time. Officials are still investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.

In the case of an accident resulting in injury or death, international treaties require U.S. airlines to make an advance payment to affected passengers in a sum which the airline determines is necessary for the victim’s immediate financial needs. If a passenger dies, the airline must pay a minimum of $20,000. If one is injured, it’s up to the airline to determine the amount of money appropriate to cover their current related expenses.