Mesaba blamed for XJT stranding in RST
08-21-2009, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Avroman
How would you get everyone off if say the APU catches the tail on fire? Are you going to sit there hoping that it doesn't spread and kill everyone? Or are you going to find a way to get people off and have a more comfortable marshmellow roast?
08-21-2009, 10:43 AM
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My point is that just like it was wrong to completely flame the crew for what happened, it is completely wrong to completely flame Mesaba for what happened. It has been clear from the moment the story broke, there is lots of information and pieces of the puzzle missing. I listened to what the startrib has available and it doesn't make Mesaba look as bad as the DOT report. Obviously there is something missing.
For all the XJet folks to now do to the RST ground staff what many did to your fellow pilots is hypocritical. And Larry's public comment slamming Delta Connection was immature and unprofessional.
Again... there is lots of opportunity for many parties involved to share the blame. This includes the crew, XJet, Mesaba, DL/NW, the airport and TSA.
For all the XJet folks to now do to the RST ground staff what many did to your fellow pilots is hypocritical. And Larry's public comment slamming Delta Connection was immature and unprofessional.
Again... there is lots of opportunity for many parties involved to share the blame. This includes the crew, XJet, Mesaba, DL/NW, the airport and TSA.
08-21-2009, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Airsupport
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The one good thing that has come out of this is that it has made it easier for the rest of us to get things done to avoid this mess in the future.
The one good thing that has come out of this is that it has made it easier for the rest of us to get things done to avoid this mess in the future.
We'd at least HOPE that's the case, but I can assure, and probably with about 99.% accuracy, that this WILL happen AGAIN and AGAIN. We keep saying hearing that the problem will be fixed, but it always rears its ugly head again and again. Sad thing is though, is that we're really not learning anything from this other than that it'll make the news for a few days, and then it's all forgotten.................until it happens again. Mark my words, it won't be long either................
08-21-2009, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by blastoff
Again, what exactly would you have done? Just curious.
08-21-2009, 12:29 PM
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I just can't believe neither the FO or captain got off the airplane to talk to someone face to face??? Were they're making OT? Airstairs or not; a crew member could've gotten off the airplane! How about calling the airport manager?
On another note, why was it Mesaba's responsibility to handle CoEx? Is there an agreement between the two parties for diversions like this?
On another note, why was it Mesaba's responsibility to handle CoEx? Is there an agreement between the two parties for diversions like this?
08-21-2009, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by blastoff
“There was a complete lack of common sense here,” Secretary LaHood said. “It’s no wonder the flying public is so angry and frustrated.”
Secretary LaHood, it's not just the PASSENGERS who are angry and frustrated.
