Originally Posted by
BMEP100
Is there anything good that comes from drinking in a bar on a layover?
If you are an airline pilot with something hanging between your legs, you are easily target acquired when you sit down at that bar.
Classmate of mine, had a few drinks with a lovely gal on a layover. Woke up next morning in his room, wallet and Rolex missing. Of course he had to explain to wife why he missed his trip, lost the Rolex etc... Marriage ended.
One of our F/O's was arrested for raping a F/A in her room on a layover. He claimed they were drunk and it was consensual. Lost his career and did hard time.
Another pilot and lady friend were found in hotel hot tub, drunk and doing it, by a 13 year old daughter of another guest. Guess how that ended.
Squadron mate of mine got reduced in rank for a bar fight with an enlisted man, both drunk. He retired as an O-3.
They all started in a layover bar, with alcohol.
Save your drinking for home.
With the above narratives in mind, the old saying “Tuition comes at a high price” is very aprapos. Too bad some don’t take the time to think about the end results before stepping in sh!t.