What an insult, offering less than the cost of one 737 Max to the families of 346 people killed in 2 separate crashes. The crashes were the result of an issue that Boeing KNEW ABOUT and did not acknowledge to the general public nor the flight crews of the aircraft until after the second fatal crash. Obviously, the pay of Boeing's CEO and the value of its stock outweighed the lives of the flight crews and passengers of the 737 Max. Criminal negligence, if not murder.

LOL, it's going to cost Boeing a lot more than that. Add a few more zeroes, boys. Boeing deserves to pay out the nose for what they did.

"But first, sign this agreement to never, ever sue Boeing or give any interviews saying how much you miss your loved ones if you want us to toss a few bucks your way."

I wonder if Boeing has forgotten that it wasn't just bunch of poor Third Worlders who were killed. There were also North American and European passengers among the dead and I don't think they'll be easily coerced into accepting Boeing's first offer. Lots and lots of lawyers will make sure of that.

Geez. Looks like (on the surface, admittedly) poorly disguised and inappropriately adjusted damage control. Using third party distribution channels weakens the effort by untold amounts. What's happened at Boeing? Or maybe those "in the know" feel this is business as usual?

$100 million is far greater than the cost of actually developing MCAS to the point where it was safe to release it, plus cost of pilot training to manage the system....

Damn Boeing is some cheap SOB. one Max cost 130 million. Pure corporate greed.

$100 million divided by 346 = $28901 per victim. A disgusting and miserable offer. Boeing assumed that a $100 million offer would seem outstanding. It is really really DISGUSTING.

It is amazing that management in this company is still there and still walking the streets.

Just to clarify a few points. The money isn't much, about the average price of a 737MAX, but there is no requirement that the money is given for a release or other promise. Many of the people who died were supporting a family and with that support now missing, Boeing was convinced that a responsible response would be to give support now, when it is needed. I don't Boeing, nor the way they do business. And, since I live an hour's drive from their S.C. plant that builds the 787, I know enough about the workforce to openly say I will never knowingly get on one. The errors and mistakes that have been made, from missing bolts, screws, lock-wires, to tools left inside wings, bulkheads and places where they can cause lots of damage if they slide around are all endemic of the low wage workforce in Charleston. I see Boeing surviving only do to the efforts of Donald J. Trump and his tariff attack on Airbus. Airbus will soon come to regret building a plant in the US, when they are openly attacked, only to save Boeing.

100 million.
Almost 400 killed people.

Next time you think about flying a Boeing remember that for Boeing, your life and/or your wife/husband life and/or your kids lives are worth just $ 250k.

It's not over.. if I were them, I'm not taking a dime of this money

thats roughly $290,000 per victim. Yes Boeing is being cheap.

What a vile offer. I'm amazed it ever got out the door. It's incendiary, if nothing else.

Do not sign anything to get this money, they are trying to rob you.

Guilt money.
Boeing are disgusting.

That's just a small fraction of what the law suits will pay the victims families.

Per victim ?

A Saudi airline has cancelled order from Boeing for 30 x 737 Max's ... cost being $5.9 billion USD.
Good move ... great decision. Awaiting numerous other airlines to follow with cancelling orders.

I don't see "corporate greed" here. As with the design flaws, it's the generation that grew up with victorless sports, self-esteem over accomplishment, juice box and ribbons for all mentality that now runs American business. Much like the Viking Sky mess. "Educated" fools with poor judgement in powerful positions.

Yes Too many stupid people to reply to... Do any of you speak English? While you’re quick to bash Boeing (and they will be proven to be liable in all this) they are making funds available to the survivors of the crashes.

“A Boeing spokesperson said that people who accept funds from the $100 million compensation fund will not be required to give up the right to pursue legal action against the company. The spokesperson declined further comment on Boeing's ongoing lawsuits.”

The author of the article says that the offer “appears disingenuous”, however to a family which has lost its ability to earn, because of the loss of their support person/persons, any immediate relief can be very important.

You math wizards who were able to divide the number of victims into the $100M - “$250,000 per person” - just hide an watch. There will be much more $$$ awarded to the unfortunate victims of the crashes.

I have no skin in this game - own no Boeing stock, nor work for them or any affiliates.