Originally Posted by
sailingfun
I have to agree. A wounded Marine with a severe head injury would never be sent commercial air. I suspect most of the story is correct but the extent of his injuries could not have been that bad. In fact airlines forbid travel for passengers with severe injuries. They have to take medivac flights.
Regardless, he was a MARINE. He was injured serving his country and OUR freedoms. Regarldess of if this is how the standard operations go in regards to military injuries or not, that point is mute. The fact he served and there were open seats in first class, he should be given those seats injured or not just for serving for his country. Let alone whent he Captain of the plane ask for such a simple request to be done, it should be DONE. No questions asked.