Delta Airlines pilots given ultimatum before flight: ‘Be respectful or you won’t be allowed to land’
A Delta Airlines pilot comes to the cabin of a delayed flight to Atlanta and reminds everyone that he is going to make up time on the plane and get everyone to their destination on time, but that there are instructions for everyone to follow. I told him. Method.
He introduces himself as a “servant leader.” Now, I think it’s the kind of thing that is given to you by others, not something you call yourself that. However, he insists that his instructions should be followed for the sake of safety, that his rules are rules, and that “the orders and instructions of the flight attendants” should be followed. and “Respect each other. Any questions?” There were none.
I think “my” flight attendant is a bit awkward in his speech here. But he has made the ground rules for the flight known in advance, and pilots have wide discretion to refuse to carry passengers if they feel they may be “detrimental to safety.” provided under 49 USC § 44902. And this judgment is rarely reviewed.
In some cases, airline employees simply put it there. Over the summer, the American Airlines pilot laid out lessons on in-flight etiquette as part of his announcements. Do not encroach on other passengers’ space. He wears headphones or earbuds to listen to the audio on his device. Both armrests are available to middle seat passengers.
Meanwhile, a few months ago, a Delta Airlines gate agent turned away a passenger who complained of being misgendered. They were just trying to get the plane to leave on time. The agent wasn’t paying attention to the passenger’s pronouns, so he had no reason to know what they were.And this agent handled the problem with the pronoun new yorker.
I think this gate agent did just that in the face of a difficult passenger (whatever the issue was). I don’t need a lecture, but the American Airlines pilot’s rant was largely correct. Captain of the Delta? I’m a little unsure.
(HT: Let’s live and fly)
