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Allegiant, A Boy, Allergies, Applauding Pax

Boy removed from plane over allergies, passengers applaud

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COUPEVILLE, Wash. - Instead of sightseeing on a ferry, 7-year-old Giovanni, his mom, Christina Fabian, and dad, George Alvarado should have already boarded a flight.

"We were on Flight 171," said Fabian.

But the trip from Bellingham back home to Phoenix was interrupted by Giovanni's allergic reaction.

"He began to get very itchy and he was scratching all over. He started to get hives, so we informed the flight attendant who informed us that there's dogs on every flight and just smirked, which minimized his experience for me," said Fabian.

The allergic reaction delayed take off, and soon the family was told they'd have to deboard.

"We understood. They helped us off the plane, but as we gathered our stuff the people toward the back of the plane clapped," said Fabian.

Giovanni's feelings were crushed by the clapping.

"People who don't have sadness, they don't understand," he said.

What passengers on the flight didn't know is the trip to Bellingham was on a bucket list. It was a chance to visit family for a very important reason.

"My dad is sick with stage four throat cancer," said Giovanni.

Alvarado's cancer is terminal and with time running out, the trip was supposed to be a special one.

"To make memories, and I am sad that this has to be a memory with my dad," said Giovanni.

"As a dad I was just hopeless right there. I just looked at the people clapping. I was just shaking my head, I was like man lets get out of here," said Alvarado.

As the family waits for the next flight, they try to turn something terrible into a teaching moment

"You don't know how much time people have or why they are hurting. Just be nice. Be kind," said Alvarado.

A cancer patient's call for courtesy is the message he leaves behind as the family prepares to head home.

The airline, Allegiant, is in direct contact with the family and has offered their apologies for the negative experience and the inconvenience.

Donald Trump supporters for sure.

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Originally Posted by Xtreme87 (Post 2074798)

Donald Trump supporters for sure.

First thing I thought of.

Sounds more like millennial "me first", me, me, me, free,free, free, Bernie supporters to me...

It saddens me to this type of attitude becoming so prevelant in our society.

But, there always comes a story of some random act of kindness to restore just a little faith.

Hopefully that story happens soon.

The quality of someone's manners is not a reliable indicator of their political beliefs. You can find rude people anywhere ... even on APC. ;)

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Originally Posted by The Chow (Post 2074833)

Thanks, Chow, for your comment. I posted it for the teaching moment aspect. We never know what's going to happen to us, and when. At the same time as this story, KING5 reported a blast that blew up a home killing its two occupants. Very likely an accident. There was basically nothing left of the home.

So why not be kind and nice to each other. I say it beats being nasty and mean.

A few days ago, mr vagabond and I adopted an 8 year old miniature schnauzer that had been abused. She spends most of her time under my desk. She thinks our miniature schnauzer wants to hurt her, like the other dog used to hurt her. If we can make a difference in her life, we're going to do it. The people who had her should be thankful I'm not (yet) inclined to turn them in!

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Originally Posted by tomgoodman (Post 2074838)

The quality of someone's manners is not a reliable indicator of their political beliefs. You can find rude people anywhere ... even on APC. ;)

You're so right. Again! :)

This has got to be a record! Second post goes political! Good work!

Could be more to the story. I've personally witnessed moms throw a fit that their kid has a peanut allergy and the crew will not/cannot appease their demands. I'm guessing said mom was throwing a fit and causing problems because the flight attendants wouldn't deplane the dogs. Careful which bandwagon you jump on without knowing all 3 sides of the story.

So you take a flight and expect there not to be dogs on the airplane? Shouldn't you as a parent be prepared for allergic reactions like this?

The world doesn't have to bend to your every whim. Is it unfortunate that people applaud to the boy getting off the airplane, sort of yes. I would be happy as well for someone who is having an allergic reaction to get out of the situation as well.