Allegation: ASA pilot refused to fly with Muslim passengers aboard
Dec 19, 2011, 5:36 pm
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Here's the complaint, for you lawyerly types who'd like a read of the complaint:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...1yIqqpUWHF-4bQ
In addition to the what's being reported, it looks like Delta/ASA tried to offer the men $100 in vouchers over the incident, and they refused to accept them.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...1yIqqpUWHF-4bQ
In addition to the what's being reported, it looks like Delta/ASA tried to offer the men $100 in vouchers over the incident, and they refused to accept them.
Dec 19, 2011, 5:42 pm
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Here's the complaint, for you lawyerly types who'd like a read of the complaint:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...1yIqqpUWHF-4bQ
In addition to the what's being reported, it looks like Delta/ASA tried to offer the men $100 in vouchers over the incident, and they refused to accept them.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...1yIqqpUWHF-4bQ
In addition to the what's being reported, it looks like Delta/ASA tried to offer the men $100 in vouchers over the incident, and they refused to accept them.
Dec 19, 2011, 5:51 pm
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"According to the suit, the official told passengers that anyone who was apprehensive about the presence of the two men could take a different plane and would be given a generous voucher. There were no takers. The pilot still refused to allow the men to board and they were booked on a later flight, the suit said."
There should have been no generous voucher, just the $150+ change fee and fare difference, if applicable for anyone too cowardly to be on the same plane. I'm pleased there were no takers.
The pilot, on the other hand, should answer personally and financially for his despicable action. I hope a large part of a hefty financial judgement for these 2 men comes out of that captain's personal funds.
There should have been no generous voucher, just the $150+ change fee and fare difference, if applicable for anyone too cowardly to be on the same plane. I'm pleased there were no takers.
The pilot, on the other hand, should answer personally and financially for his despicable action. I hope a large part of a hefty financial judgement for these 2 men comes out of that captain's personal funds.
I hope Bubba and Goober are compelled to pony up for their prejudices.
Dec 19, 2011, 11:43 pm
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Unfortunately, it looks like the lawsuit only names Delta and ASA as defendants.
Dec 20, 2011, 8:48 am
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Obviously, if the plane was already pushed back from the gate, he had no problem with the men going before. And I'm certain he's probably flown Muslims dressed in traditional gowns and robes before on his flights.
I think we're missing lots of the story here.
Dec 20, 2011, 11:14 am
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They "were traveling to Charlotte to attend a conference on anti-Muslim discrimination at the time."
Hmm.........quite a coincidence.
Gotta be more to the story.
Hmm.........quite a coincidence.
Gotta be more to the story.
Dec 20, 2011, 11:32 am
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Of course, if it had been a bigger plane, we might have a thread on here that says, "I was given a generous voucher because ASA employs bigots."
Mike
Dec 21, 2011, 6:58 am
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"Two Muslim religious leaders sue airlines for discrimination"
Ticket sold by Delta, segment operated by ASA. Plantiffs are going after everyone.
Sounds like the PIC for ASA is going to find himself under a microscope.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/19/travel...ml?hpt=hp_bn13
Yet...
The Delta manager made an announcement in the cabin of the plane stating if any passengers felt apprehensive about either of the men then they could get on another plane and receive a voucher, the lawsuit stated. "Except for the pilot, however, no one else on that plane indicated that they were uncomfortable with either plaintiff being on the flight," the complaint said.
Bad story that's going to get worse, yet to bring some levity to the situation...
There must not have been any FT'ers on the flight... our first words would have been... how much?...
Sounds like the PIC for ASA is going to find himself under a microscope.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/19/travel...ml?hpt=hp_bn13
Yet...
The Delta manager made an announcement in the cabin of the plane stating if any passengers felt apprehensive about either of the men then they could get on another plane and receive a voucher, the lawsuit stated. "Except for the pilot, however, no one else on that plane indicated that they were uncomfortable with either plaintiff being on the flight," the complaint said.
Bad story that's going to get worse, yet to bring some levity to the situation...
There must not have been any FT'ers on the flight... our first words would have been... how much?...
Dec 21, 2011, 8:15 am
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wow. just wow.
The comments supporting the pilot on the CNN article show a disturbing number of ignorant people have access to the internet....
Dec 21, 2011, 11:36 am
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Mix together the increased popularization of the internet and its supposed anonymity with the growing public tolerance for intolerance directed at some religious and/or ethnic demographic groups, the vulgarity -- even if profane four letter words or their derivatives/equivalents are removed -- really is not a surprise.
Dec 23, 2011, 3:59 pm
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If Delta is smart, they will offer a highly attractive settlement (many factors more than a $100 voucher), cut their losses, and run. This is not the kind of case to hang your reputation on, even if there is more to this story.
Dec 25, 2011, 10:57 am
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"According to the suit, the official told passengers that anyone who was apprehensive about the presence of the two men could take a different plane and would be given a generous voucher. There were no takers. The pilot still refused to allow the men to board and they were booked on a later flight, the suit said."
There should have been no generous voucher, just the $150+ change fee and fare difference, if applicable for anyone too cowardly to be on the same plane. I'm pleased there were no takers.
The pilot, on the other hand, should answer personally and financially for his despicable action. I hope a large part of a hefty financial judgement for these 2 men comes out of that captain's personal funds.
There should have been no generous voucher, just the $150+ change fee and fare difference, if applicable for anyone too cowardly to be on the same plane. I'm pleased there were no takers.
The pilot, on the other hand, should answer personally and financially for his despicable action. I hope a large part of a hefty financial judgement for these 2 men comes out of that captain's personal funds.
Dec 25, 2011, 12:01 pm
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Depends. Perhaps the plaintiffs care less about getting money for themselves and more about making the captain suffer. A crushing debt that leads the captain to declare bankruptcy could exact a substantial penalty.
Dec 25, 2011, 12:25 pm
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It's a shame that a lengthy prison term is not possible.
