Originally Posted by
BlueMoon
Unfortunately a FA's definition of an emergency seems to be drastically different than a pilots.
The two times we have had this situation we landed, but we were landing in JFK. The GA seems like it would be more dangerous in my opinion. Unless you were landing on a short or contaminated runway and were going to be hard on the brakes, I say just land. We told you to stay seated, if you get hurt now it is your problem.
+1
Saw this scenario play out on final approach last week while commuting to work. Passenger is about to hurl, opts to get up and do it in the aft lav. FA advises him we will be landing in less than a minute and to hold on to something as best he can. Pilots roll it on, and come to a stop holding short of another runway. FA calls the cockpit and advises one up in the lav. Aircraft stays put for another minute or so until the passenger comes out and gets back to his seat. Aircraft taxis on into gate. End of story.
I wouldn't have handled it any different if I was on duty for that flight, and I applaud the demonstration of common sense, risk management, and judgement from all involved.