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Flight diverted after family raises concerns over PG-13 inflight movie
A family's criticism of inflight entertainment allegedly prompted a United flight to be diverted over "security concerns." I would be curious to hear the Captain's version. Comments? (www.foxnews.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
there's United...doing it's best and working hard to remain the worst airline in the U.S.
If it were me on that flight, I would sue UA for the delay and inconvenience. I do not equate PC with Security. Another reason to fly USAir (oops), AA.
hmmmm...comments on this thread are beneath the level I've become accustomed to on Flight Aware...too bad..it's flightaware, not a political mud slinging site...
I agree with the family. I think that if individual screens are not available they should choose better and wiser what movies to show.
BTW...I cannot believe they diverted the flight to KORD for this. REALLY?
BTW...I cannot believe they diverted the flight to KORD for this. REALLY?
The article doesn't report whether or not seat back screens were provided. A paper towel or a "T" shirt will cover any seat back screens but not central cabin screens. I'm more concerned with the PIC's decision to divert the flight to a company hub 30 minutes from final. BWI has excellent security and a lot less traffic than ORD,which makes a good case for continuing to destination. I suppose it's possible that his dispatcher made the decision for him.
I find an awful lot of the controversy surrounding these issues are the way the unprofessional reports are written even though it appears clear that it was the PIC's decision. What was the conversation between the FA and the PIC supposedly precipitating the decision?
I find an awful lot of the controversy surrounding these issues are the way the unprofessional reports are written even though it appears clear that it was the PIC's decision. What was the conversation between the FA and the PIC supposedly precipitating the decision?
The article DOES say: "...the PG-13-rated detective film "Alex Cross" was shown on drop-down monitors across the plane."
If it were me and my kids I'd have been angry too.
If it were me and my kids I'd have been angry too.
It's been a few years since I was father to such young children, but when I was practiced at it I had to do additional research before trips. Today that would include knowing what movie was being shown during the flight. If necessary, it's incumbent on me to be sure there are no surprises or at least minimize those surprises. The airline is not nor do I want them responsible to raise my children. The airlines are there to service lots of people and it's difficult to find a movie you deem suitable for your children. If you don't like what's available, pick something else or find a way around it. "Adapt and overcome". I can recall a trip to DEN a bunch of years ago with AAL. The leg to DFW was delayed for deicing at BWI and we, the family missed our connection to DEN. Some adapting got us where we needed to be on a day of travel that was pretty much lost anyway. I hate to cheat you out of your indignation, but you haven't earned it because you didn't do your homework, research or due diligence.
I agree on some of your points Mark, but there's something else to consider ... the movie theaters that play them are responsible for keeping kids out of movies rated unsuitable, so would you consider that they are responsible for raising your children? I believe I'm on the side of those believing the airline should exercise more care in movie selection. There are a lot of children flying today and it's just another of its responsibilities, like not serving minors alcohol. If they won't serve inappropriate beverages, why would they show inappropriate films? I wonder if we've reached the point where the flights listed should include the "entertainment" being offered when you book a flight, thereby raising the issue to a level that reminds parents of the potential problem. As much traveling as I do, and most of the time with my family including my small grandson, this situation hadn't occurred to me.
The movie theaters "guard" R rated and below or above which ever you consider the direction should be, Or at least that's the way It used to be. PG was not guarded by the theaters, I don't think. As I said it's been a while since I had to even think about it.
That said, It's my contention that it's the parents responsibility to guard the children. The few flights my children were involved with that displayed movies, I made it a point to know what the movie was and how it was rated. It's my job to raise my children not the airline's. The advent of personal or seat back screens goes a long way to shield young ones from from "inappropriate" content and adults like us from lousy productions. Certainly, an FA is expected to adhere to the federal laws regarding alcohol service to those under 21, but these same folks have no control over the what flick is being served up to all on board.
As a grandma you're a trusted babysitter. Trusted by the child's parents one of whom is your own off-spring, to protect their youngster as though he were your own. Lots has changed since your youngun was under 13 years old and the threats are many times bigger.
This all started with the PIC's decision to interrupt a flight very close to it's scheduled destination because of a complaint by a mother regarding an airline cabin service issue. The article was not clear about the issue, but certainly the PIC didn't divert so close to destination for a customer service complaint yet the law enforcement authorities sent the family on their way. From what I can gather from the awful information provided in the article, it appears the PIC way over reacted for a reason to be discovered.
That said, It's my contention that it's the parents responsibility to guard the children. The few flights my children were involved with that displayed movies, I made it a point to know what the movie was and how it was rated. It's my job to raise my children not the airline's. The advent of personal or seat back screens goes a long way to shield young ones from from "inappropriate" content and adults like us from lousy productions. Certainly, an FA is expected to adhere to the federal laws regarding alcohol service to those under 21, but these same folks have no control over the what flick is being served up to all on board.
As a grandma you're a trusted babysitter. Trusted by the child's parents one of whom is your own off-spring, to protect their youngster as though he were your own. Lots has changed since your youngun was under 13 years old and the threats are many times bigger.
This all started with the PIC's decision to interrupt a flight very close to it's scheduled destination because of a complaint by a mother regarding an airline cabin service issue. The article was not clear about the issue, but certainly the PIC didn't divert so close to destination for a customer service complaint yet the law enforcement authorities sent the family on their way. From what I can gather from the awful information provided in the article, it appears the PIC way over reacted for a reason to be discovered.