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Southwest Airlines bans passenger who 'seriously assaulted' flight attendant
Southwest Airlines has permanently banned the 28-year-old passenger accused of striking a flight attendant on a Sacramento, California, to San Diego flight Sunday. The flight attendant's union said she lost two teeth. (www.usatoday.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
When flight attendants are expected to act as police officers enforcing mouth covers this is what happens. The passenger should never have punched her ofcourse. But... the way people have been raised these days with 0 respect for anyone this isn't surprising. It's the millennial way. You don't get to tell me what to do.
Is there a sour relationship between travellers and air carriers?
If the atmosphere around airline travel is so heated that two people come to physical confrontation, wouldn't it be wise to FLY CHARTER, or overland, compared to the cost of a ruined life?
Right or wrong, it's a losing outcome for her.
Pilots use cool reasoning, as should passengers. or avoid the passenger terminal, and fly GA.
If the atmosphere around airline travel is so heated that two people come to physical confrontation, wouldn't it be wise to FLY CHARTER, or overland, compared to the cost of a ruined life?
Right or wrong, it's a losing outcome for her.
Pilots use cool reasoning, as should passengers. or avoid the passenger terminal, and fly GA.
these days being banned from an airline seems like more of a gift than a punishment. jail time would be short-lived...how about just giving the FA an opportunity to punch the woman's teeth out and call it even? jk
In the article it is stated that 'One San Diego passenger has since come forward with graphic video of the altercation and said the flight attendant shares the blame for the incident, according to TV reports.' I think the passenger should be given a fair trial to see if there was some culpability on the part of the airline before passing judgement on the passenger who assaulted the flight attendant. We are too quick to judge before giving a fair hearing to all involved in the altercation. Don't be too quick to marginalize and individual for her behavior without having the opportunity to tell her story if she chooses. I repeat that the passenger should never have assaulted the flight attendant however she should have the chance to defend herself in a court of law. Banning this passenger from all transportation modes seems to be a draconian punishment imposed out of emotional response rather than reason.
No, you follow the orders of the Flight crew, no pushing back at their legal orders. She is getting what's due. Maybe more to come.
So no due process? Isn't she entitled to a court trial consisting of a jury of her peers? The rush to judgement concerns me.
No!! The airline banned her and the police arrested her for a crime on an airplane
No trial? If the police arrested her she must be informed of the charges against her or be set free. A trial is usually conducted, after all isn't this America, and the rights of both the defendant and the accuser must be allowed to be heard.
Why do you think there will be no trial? If a crime is committed and the perpetrator is known, they are generally arrested as in this case. Pending litigation (since this is not a capital crime) bail is posted and the defendant waits for trial. How do you not know this? Your multiple postings on that subject are inflammatory and without merit. Nothing in the article implied there would be no trial and interference of any crew member in the performance of their duties is not only a cut and dried felony by Federal Aviation Regulations but it is also a very serious security violation, which is why TSA is involved as stated.