Who benefits from passenger voluntary settlement coverage?

Passenger voluntary settlement coverage is designed to provide benefits to both passengers and crew members who suffer injuries as a result of an accident. This coverage is crucial because it ensures that all individuals who are onboard during a flight, and who may be adversely affected by an incident, have access to financial support for their injuries or losses.

This comprehensive approach addresses potential claims from a variety of injured parties. It recognizes that, while passengers are typically the focus of such coverages, crew members can also sustain injuries during an accident and therefore should be included in the benefits provided. As a result, this coverage serves to protect both groups, thus enhancing the overall obligation to promote safety and provide aid in the event of aviation incidents.

In contrast, options that limit benefits solely to crew members, only to passengers, or exclusively to aircraft owners do not capture the full scope of coverage intended under voluntary settlement policies.