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US Airways to give each flier on ditched jet $5,000

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I wouldn't cash that check until I spoke to a lawyer.

When I was in highschool I worked nightshift at a 7-11. We were taught that if anyone fell or was injured in a store we were supposed to offer them free coffee, sodas, and snacks - anything they wanted. Then we were supposed to document it all. The lawyers said it helped with slip and fall claims because they could go to court and prove that the store had already given, and the customer had accepted, compensation for their mishap.
 
That's the way I took it. Perhaps they thought $750-800,000 is a lot cheaper than dealing with a lot of law suits.

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...But your Honor,

The FO flew into a flock of birds...
The Captain landed in a river...
My belongings have drowned...

...and all I got was a lousy $5K.
 
Did the jump seaters or non revs get more than a free towel from the American Red Cross? Just wondering if this "so called" show of good faith was extended to them as well.....
 

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