Is an airline responsible for injuries suffered on an aircraft but not necessarily during a crash?
It depends on whether the actions taken by the crew, or lack thereof, contributed to the injury. An airline may be found legally responsible for injuries if, for instance, negligence by flight attendants contributed to injuries to passengers during severe turbulence. Airlines, however, are considered common carriers, and as such are expected to uphold a duty of utmost, not just reasonable, care.
