Holy cow. I’ve heard of someone getting …
Holy cow. I’ve heard of someone getting on your last nerve but this Jet Blue flight attendant, Steven Slater must have really just had enough! It’s the talk of all of us in the airline business. I just flew in for an overnight in Dallas and it’s just the buzz. Funny, really. We can all understand how this can happen. Would we ever really do it? I highly doubt it. Have we ever thought about it? You bet! The Mitch Albom Radio Show just called me to have me on as a guest….either today or in the very near future. My books have stories…for sure….but I try to focus on the positive side of flying and the flying public. But, the truth be told, I could have written the other side of flying. Sometimes I’m amazed at the dress “code,” the questions asked and the pure craziness of the airline industry. Stay tuned. I’m sure there’s more talk coming…….
Jill Lemon 8:21 am on August 11, 2010 Permalink |
I think the passenger needs to be fined for verbal abuse and for violating a Federal Aviation Regulation.
Too many travelers are becoming increasingly rude and aggressive and we need to stop this before it escalates out of control. I know your stories are so positive and encouraging, but it seems like almost every flight now, someone is rude and nasty. I do not know how this happened but it needs to stop.
Obviously the JetBlue flight attendant went too far but I would not be surprised at all to see incidents like this happening more often. So hard to take abuse on a daily basis without it having some adverse effect.
Lynn Cole 1:33 am on August 11, 2010 Permalink |
Mary, I’m excited you’re going to talk on a radio show. If it’s opinions you want from your friends (although I know you’ll do a super job without us) then I’ve got a strong one. Under no circumstances should Steven Slater have lost his temper and used obscene language toward a customer, not matter how incomprehensible the actions of the customer were. Two people cursing at each other is nothing more than a rude match in which each one looks idiotic, unintelligent, and lacking any character. Two wrongs will NEVER make a right!!!! Since he is an ambassador for his airlines, I feel he should be fired immediately and sign up for anger management. I pray the customer has a support system that will also sign him up for anger management. Good luck with your interview. I know you’ll have great insight and perspective. Hope to see you soon! Love ya, Lynn