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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has received broader authority to aid the families of passengers who die in air transportation accidents. Critics say the expanded role, outlined in the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996, is beyond the NTSB's original mission. However, NTSB Chairman James Hall says airline efforts to assist victims' relatives have been insufficient. The new law requires airlines to establish formal plans for helping families of victims., The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board was formed to investigate accidents. Now, it is supposed to look after victims' families, too Since its creation in 1967, the U.S. National Transportation [...]

Relatives of airplane crash victims stress that explanation and sensitivity are more important than monetary settlements although airlines' accountability should not be disregarded. Relatives of air crash fatalities seek for a more comprehensive claim legislation which would reinforce the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996 and may offer a more realistic compensation from the airline companies. Such a legislation may properly address post-disaster needs of the victims' families., VANCOUVER, British Columbia-Airlines and the families of air crash victims have much to learn from each other before they will be able to settle crash claims more amicably and quickly. [...]