AA Holiday Miracle/ Bad Behavior
Jan 6, 2012, 11:00 am
#31
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You seem to be confusing the difference between forgiving someone (holding no malice or anger towards them), and the need to pursue justice. Would you want her on your flight? Would you entrust her with your goods that were left behind?
Again, thanks for your concern, but I personally feel no conflict in feeling free from the grudge and anger of the crime committed, while also ensuring society is properly served by prosecuting a criminal who may have done it before and might do it again.
Jan 6, 2012, 11:14 am
#32
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I think a better excuse from the FA would have been that she was punishing you for stealing the person sitting behind you's foot/storage space.
Jan 6, 2012, 11:20 am
#33
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you do realize that 'round these parts, that's a bigger sin than the FA stealing your items (assuming there was a person seated behind you...)
Jan 6, 2012, 11:22 am
#34
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Is it standard these days though to use size-varying fonts in blogs?
Jan 6, 2012, 11:30 am
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Jan 6, 2012, 11:36 am
#36
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Thanks for sharing
You said it perfectly...forgiveness and accountability.
As for the moment I saw the police escort her through the foyer in handcuffs, I actually only saw the woman for 2 seconds. She was wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a hoodie and at first I didn't recognize her (plus, I was mentally trying to relate her image to a passenger, I honestly never assumed it was the FA). It wasn't until the officers informed me moments later that the woman who had my stuff was a FA that the recognition dawned on me.
I immediately recognized the body shape, size, age, and skin tone of the woman who came in handcuffed, compared to the two other FAs on the plane who were also speaking with me at the gate in Dallas.
So, to be honest, there was no meeting of the eyes, no knowing stare filled with shock and wonder...although that would have been awesome. But, I have no idea what was going on behind her dark sunglasses. I suppose I'll have to wait for court to have that moment.
As for the moment I saw the police escort her through the foyer in handcuffs, I actually only saw the woman for 2 seconds. She was wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a hoodie and at first I didn't recognize her (plus, I was mentally trying to relate her image to a passenger, I honestly never assumed it was the FA). It wasn't until the officers informed me moments later that the woman who had my stuff was a FA that the recognition dawned on me.
I immediately recognized the body shape, size, age, and skin tone of the woman who came in handcuffed, compared to the two other FAs on the plane who were also speaking with me at the gate in Dallas.
So, to be honest, there was no meeting of the eyes, no knowing stare filled with shock and wonder...although that would have been awesome. But, I have no idea what was going on behind her dark sunglasses. I suppose I'll have to wait for court to have that moment.
Jan 6, 2012, 11:37 am
#37
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Back on OT, I agree 100% on pressing charges. I don't care how religious someone claims to be (I am curious what religions condone a "finders keepers" stance) that should not exempt them from consequences of their actions. Even crimes committed in the name of religion deserve justice.
Jan 6, 2012, 11:39 am
#38
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Jan 6, 2012, 11:41 am
#39
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Jan 6, 2012, 11:52 am
#41
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You said it perfectly...forgiveness and accountability.
As for the moment I saw the police escort her through the foyer in handcuffs, I actually only saw the woman for 2 seconds. She was wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a hoodie and at first I didn't recognize her (plus, I was mentally trying to relate her image to a passenger, I honestly never assumed it was the FA). It wasn't until the officers informed me moments later that the woman who had my stuff was a FA that the recognition dawned on me.
I immediately recognized the body shape, size, age, and skin tone of the woman who came in handcuffed, compared to the two other FAs on the plane who were also speaking with me at the gate in Dallas.
So, to be honest, there was no meeting of the eyes, no knowing stare filled with shock and wonder...although that would have been awesome. But, I have no idea what was going on behind her dark sunglasses. I suppose I'll have to wait for court to have that moment.
As for the moment I saw the police escort her through the foyer in handcuffs, I actually only saw the woman for 2 seconds. She was wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a hoodie and at first I didn't recognize her (plus, I was mentally trying to relate her image to a passenger, I honestly never assumed it was the FA). It wasn't until the officers informed me moments later that the woman who had my stuff was a FA that the recognition dawned on me.
I immediately recognized the body shape, size, age, and skin tone of the woman who came in handcuffed, compared to the two other FAs on the plane who were also speaking with me at the gate in Dallas.
So, to be honest, there was no meeting of the eyes, no knowing stare filled with shock and wonder...although that would have been awesome. But, I have no idea what was going on behind her dark sunglasses. I suppose I'll have to wait for court to have that moment.
I still would not have prosecuted, but would have instead contacted AA to insist she be removed and/or confronted her. But that's just me. Accountability can be accomplished outside the legal system too.
Jan 6, 2012, 12:00 pm
#42
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BTW dannyk welcome to FT. I was rude in not acknowledging as was your first post.
I still would not have prosecuted, but would have instead contacted AA to insist she be removed and/or confronted her. But that's just me. Accountability can be accomplished outside the legal system too.
I still would not have prosecuted, but would have instead contacted AA to insist she be removed and/or confronted her. But that's just me. Accountability can be accomplished outside the legal system too.
It appears as though she had taken the bag with the devices before leaving the a/c. When the OP approached her she could have done the right thing; gone onto the a/c and come back like she had just found the items. But instead she pulled a total fabrication. This shows the intent of a very devious person.
Jan 6, 2012, 1:11 pm
#43
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Is American Airlines aware this employee has been arrested? If she still flying or has she been grounded pending court action?
Jan 6, 2012, 1:15 pm
#44
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Jan 6, 2012, 1:15 pm
#45
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The passenger next to me in F yesterday DFW-SFO left a pair of glasses behind. I noticed them on the floor as I was leisurely getting out of my seat, passed them out to the aisle, where they were passed up to the flight attendant, who yelled at the passenger on the jetbridge to come back and get her glasses. I doubt she intentionally left them behind. I've left sweaters, a neck pillow and glasses behind before. If you run across a nice Irish wool sweater from Killarney it's mine. 