While flying on NW Flight 1897 , from MSP to SLC, on April 12, /08 , the Capt. initially announced final approach , and on-time arrival the gate. During final approach he made a sudden pull - up, then began circling around the many high mountain peaks that surround Salt Lake City.
He finally announced a suspected landing gear problem, and that he was ordering an "abnormal landing" emergency procedure . The crew then began an emergency briefing for everone. He circled for over an hour , ( presumably burning off fuel ?) , then announced we were going in to land.
The plane a Embraer 190 had about 100 people aboard. It was a very tense and harrowing experience for all.
It did land normally in the end , about 1 1/2 hours late.

I have not seen any information posted about this emergency in any blogs or news articles.
Do airlines ever offer any compensation for things like this ?