'It's entirely possible the crews in the situations you mentioned deserve some recognition. However, this is an occasion where "it does what it says on the tin". The crew of BA38 were awarded the BA Safety Medal by BA. If AF or LH wish to honour their crews that is their perogative.'
@ Jean Tugoh: You're right. I wasn't trying to downplay the role the BA-crew most probably have played.
But it is noteworthy that the girls and guys back in the cabin sometimes are doing a commendable job and do save the day. I remember another expeditious evacuation after a landing overrun in Warsaw in the beginning of the 90's.
The recent LH incident in HAM was maybe a bad example...