Originally Posted by
DeltaDX
LateralFlyer, it isn't "reasoning", it's reading FARs and Opspecs.
Of course the company is going to listen to a cap if he an issue with a pax, but at the same time, that is not free rein for (nor a right) for captain to do as he wishes, with no questions asked.
Obviously the chief will get involved with any unusual circumstances (and scream "opspecs! ... pilot in command!" all you want).
Who are you trying to kid?
You keep changing the topic at hand and making contradictions within your own statements.
No one is condoning a Captain for blatantly kicking off people just for the hell of it. I know of none who would do such a thing. We are discussing when PIC authority is in effect. I don't care how that particular FAR is worded. I can assure you, regardless of the phase of flight, a Captain will be held responsible for what takes place regarding said flight. This includes before, and during the boarding process.