shaddie

Nuhusky

lobo411

This isn't a DYKWIA incident. And how do you know that what was going on in the guy's life wasn't similarly compelling? And even if not...just who the hell are you to judge people?

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https://www.dictionary.com/browse/le...he-first-stone

WiscAZ

I actually tend to agree. At first I read this and immediately thought the guy was a jerk but based on OPs story he did still wait as the pilot asked. I totally support the request by the pilot but you're right, who knows what this guy is going through. I've had a couple of family emergencies where all I wanted was to get home and if the guy is frustrated and made a snarky remark to the FA about being late so be it.

Exec_Plat

Maybe this was the part he felt was the crew's fault? And the taxiing around part perhaps?

I wonder if asked he might say "oh, the staying seated part- yeah, not a problem it was only a few minutes- happy to honor the family- its just the rest of the screwing around by the crew that made up 40 minutes of my delay"

:shrug:


But digging into some moral outrage sure is more rewarding, eh?

jcatman

Perhaps it was the credit-card pitch that set the guy off........

PUCCI GALORE

Ouch! Was that you by any chance? From here it looks like it has touched a nerve.

FWIW - It's like being delayed by a traffic accident when one is in a hurry to catch a plane - it's infuriating, but which of us would go over to the driver/s and say " Thank you for making me late" sometimes one's inconvenience pales before what others may be suffering. I just think that there for the grace of God go I.
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QtownDave

I'm a Christian and veteran who also travels a lot and have no hesitation whatsoever judging him.

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T. Sanderson

Saint4805

I'm surprised at some of the responses on here. A guy issues a snarky remark at someone who played no part in the delay and doesn't give a vague/high level explanation suggesting how the delay impacted him e.g. family emergency. No need to go into details but he could have elaborated somewhat to demonstrate that his complaint had some validity (in his mind at least).

Who knows what the FA he directed the remark at were going through. Maybe she/he was on the brink of a nervous breakdown and his remark could have sent them over the edge. I'm all for not judging people but have no sympathy for him based on the OP's post. I would also concur with those who think that this is not a DYKWIA case.

flyalways

I think making a comment to someone that has no control over an issue (FA) that can not be fixed
(flight already late) is plain stupid ! So this guy regardless of his personal situation making a
useless/unproductive comment is not very bright IMHO....

Djokison

QtownDave

Exactly right. Last year we were on a flight to Europe and there was some sort of medical emergency where they asked for a doctor. One of my thoughts was ‘oh crap, I have a connection in London and hope we don’t get diverted’. But basic common sense told me to keep that thought in my brain and far away from my lips.

The guy ended up being fine, connection made and trip was successful.

WiscAZ

The entirety of the OPs story is vague at best. The only mention of this guy being a DYKWIA is when he walks off the plane - presumably after waiting as asked by the pilot - and says "Thank for making me an hour late". As others have stated, that's not a DYKWIA.

To me, without further details, it's a guy who is pissed off he's late. OPs story has no mention that his frustration with being late is tied to the delay due to respecting the service person. In fact, OP says that the plane was already 20 minutes late into BNA. The fact is that this guy is upset that he is late and we don't know why. I'd never personally say anything to an FA who has little control (they do show up late to work too!) over whether a plane shows up on time but they do represent AA and like it or not they are going to get complaints and should just apologize and move on.

shaddie