Pilot Assualted
08-21-2019, 05:15 PM
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Pilot Assualted
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ktnv.com/news/air-traveler-accused-of-punching-pilot-at-vegas-airport-gate%3f_amp=true
Hers a reason why some pilots wear a plain jacket over their uniform. I’ve been cussed at , insulted but never hit.
Hers a reason why some pilots wear a plain jacket over their uniform. I’ve been cussed at , insulted but never hit.
08-22-2019, 03:30 AM
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I wouldn't say THAT is the reason some wear plain jackets. The article says the pilot intervened. If someone wants to wear a plain jacket and stay incognito, I'd say that would also mean they would rather not intervene.
Crazy but not so crazy story though
Crazy but not so crazy story though
08-22-2019, 03:36 AM
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A ticket?
Originally Posted by madmax757
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ktnv.com/news/air-traveler-accused-of-punching-pilot-at-vegas-airport-gate%3f_amp=true
Hers a reason why some pilots wear a plain jacket over their uniform. I’ve been cussed at , insulted but never hit.
Hers a reason why some pilots wear a plain jacket over their uniform. I’ve been cussed at , insulted but never hit.
While I'm not advocating he gets dragged out of sight and beaten to a pulp, can a passenger expect a ticket for the same behavior once in flight?
Would punching a police officer result in said ticket?
You are required by the FOM to be in uniform while on duty. It is the responsibility of the airline and authorities to ensure you are safe and protected to go about your duty. Hiding in plain North Face should not be the solution.
Airlines in much less litigious Europe are beginning to take unruly pax to court for compensation, I think we should consider that too, as a way to set an example, and ensure this individual is never allowed within 100 feet of a US airport again.
//PL
08-29-2019, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dfwflyboy
That would’ve been free reign to beat the sh!t out of that pax. I would’ve. Self defense. How often do you get a free pass to knock out some drunk A-hole?
08-29-2019, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman
I’ll go out on a limb here and suggest that the above is bad legal advice.
It seems that we have become intimidated by the stories of legal bullying to the point of not wanting to get involved. Lots of sheep standing around.
