Originally Posted by westcoastman
Good for them. I have always thought about doing it but I have never actually had the guts to get up and leave when they are having mechanical problems. I admire these people for acting on their instincts and protecting their safety.
If you don't trust the carrier to properly resolve mechanical issues, you shouldn't buy the ticket in the first place.
I have left planes with mechanicals, but out of fear of misconnects, not safety concerns.