How many years did Sully fly for?
How many years did Sully fly for? Sullenberger retired from US Airways on March 3, 2010, after 30 years as a commercial pilot. In May of the following year, he was hired by CBS News as an aviation and safety expert.
How much money did the passengers of Flight 1549 get?
Each passenger later received a letter of apology, $5,000 in compensation for lost baggage (or more if they could demonstrate larger losses), and a refund of their ticket price. They also later received any belongings that had been recovered.