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U.S. Airways ‘Miracle’ Flight 1549 passengers feeling a little tad unappreciated for their death defying water landing stunt.

Kyle — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:28:30 +0000

New York Post – We crash-landed in the Hudson River – but all we got were these lousy upgrades!

US Airways sent a raft of “frigid” letters to the 150 passengers of miracle Flight 1549 (above) saying their death-defying ordeal has earned them top customer status – but for just one year, The Post has learned.

Some who were on the plane – brought down by a flock of geese after takeoff from La Guardia Airport on Jan. 15 – said the temporary tease of first-class perks is for the birds.

Hmm, I don’t know how I would feel but I doubt I would fly more than once in a one year timespan. I’d almost accept free booze over first class. I’m just saying.

In a rather expected gesture, US Airways gives cash for crash stricken passengers of Flight 1549.

Kyle — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:20:44 +0000

U.S. Airways has sent a check for $5,000 to each passenger who was on the plane that crashed in the Hudson River last week, saying it will be months before they receive any of their possessions that were on the plane and are recoverable.

“The National Transportation Safety Board has begun their investigation of this accident, and all of its contents must be examined and weighed prior to releasing any items on board in order to verify the weight and balance on the aircraft.

Since most passengers may or may not get their luggage back and for the inconvenience of the unexpected landing US Airways is compensating.

I just with this happened every time the airline industry lost any luggage crash or not. In the last 5 flights I have taken in probably the last 3 years my luggage has been lost 3 times. Only once did they find it and it was returned to me days later.

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Flight 1549 – How It All Went Right

Steve — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:13:18 +0000

This amazing water landing is still a leading news story across the globe. The pilots, flight crew, NYPD, NYFD and ferry boat operators are all heroes who made a horrible crash a huge success on Thursday. Check out the latest on how it all happened and why it ended up being such a huge success right here at MyNewsToday!