Toronto's Pearson International Airport has announced that operations have returned to normal about one week after a significant incident involving a crash landing. This alarming event resulted in 21 people being hospitalized and caused multiple travel disruptions at Canada's busiest airport.
A spokesperson for Pearson Airport confirmed that the specific runway where the accident involving Delta Air Lines occurred last Monday has reopened for standard operations. Furthermore, the cleanup process is still ongoing for an additional runway that was temporarily closed following the incident. This second runway is anticipated to reopen shortly to accommodate more flights.
As of 9 a.m. today, statistics reflect that only one percent of departing flights and two percent of arriving flights have been canceled by airlines operating out of Pearson. These cancellation rates fall within the normal operational range, indicating that the airport is gradually returning to its standard service levels.
The crash involved a Delta Air Lines aircraft carrying 76 passengers and four crew members. Miraculously, all individuals on board survived the harrowing experience when the plane burst into flames after flipping over and skidding along the tarmac. Those hospitalized due to the incident have since been discharged, highlighting the fortunate outcome despite the severity of the crash.
In response to the incident, Delta Air Lines has offered US$30,000 in compensation to the passengers who were aboard the flight during the crash. The airline emphasized that this compensation comes with "no strings attached," aiming to provide immediate support to the affected individuals. However, despite this gesture, at least two passengers have initiated lawsuits against the airline, suggesting that some are seeking further accountability for the incident.
Amid these developments, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is conducting a thorough investigation into the crash. This investigation seeks to uncover the underlying factors that contributed to the incident and ensure that similar occurrences can be prevented in the future.
