Originally Posted by
LNL76
'Tis true, BUT I'm sure you'd agree that personal insults have NO place in a "professional" setting such as a cockpit. Totally juvenile and just plain mean.
I've always had wonderful experiences with jetBlue, the airline I jump on the most. I'm only allowed to sit in the cabin, but have to run it past the Captain, of course, so I'm spoiled by their graciousness and hospitality. The one time I took an unnamed regional from IAD to EWR, as I needed to get home ASAP, I was caught off-guard when a "captain" said "I don't care, do what you want" when I introduced myself asking for a ride home.
It takes all kinds, I guess, but still don't think personal insults are acceptable.
LN, I do agree about personal insults. Not cool. However, too many people these days are offended by the smallest things. That pilot may have been dealing with some heavy personal stuff and, as most humans do, was unable to keep personal and professional separate. Not condoning that behavior. But, the comment was not necessarily a personal attack. It very well could just be poor intrapersonal skills and is not unique to one airline or pilot group.