Malaysia – Malaysia Airlines says it is providing comprehensive support for the families of the 239 people aboard Flight 370.
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FINANCIAL HELP: The airline provided US$5,000 per passenger to the next of kin initially and will offer more payments as the search for the jetliner continues.
FOOD AND LODGING: Hotel, transportation, meals and other expenses have been provided for up to five family members per passenger since the flight disappeared March 8, and the airline intends to continue the support as long as families require it.
ROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE: It has assigned more than 700 caregivers – including two per family – to offer support and counseling to families on a 24-hour basis.
$5k to the families that their pilots murdered.
Under the Montreal Convention adopted by members of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), an airline must pay initial compensation of between US$150,000 and US$175,000 to relatives of each passenger killed in an air crash.
And unless the airline can prove it took all necessary measures to prevent an accident, the relatives can sue for further damages.