Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Oh I agree, the CA absolutely has a say whether someone stays on the plane or not. But he probably doesn't have a duty or responsibility to roll up his sleeves, head back, and wade in. And phones and social media make it bad idea in almost all cases.
Not trying to pick nits, but the Captain has THE say, not A say as to who stays on the plane. As for “he probably doesn’t have a duty...” that’s where our views diverge. The FOM is black and white. Take care.