Ed Bastian Sighting
Jun 5, 2018, 12:38 pm
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Jun 5, 2018, 12:38 pm
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Maybe he figured people would be more likely to recognize him in the Sky Club and, therefore, harass him.
Jun 5, 2018, 1:20 pm
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It’s allowable if you have received the necessary training to operate as crew in the event of an emergency. My understanding is he had and maintained that training, in part for that reason.
Jun 5, 2018, 2:34 pm
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My father worked as a steward after college for General Motors in the 1970s. Back then, none of the board members nor senior executives were allowed to fly commercial. General Motors had a fleet of several aircraft. It also restricted how many board members could travel on each plane together, so when they would have a meeting the entire fleet would fly there and back.
Jun 5, 2018, 4:06 pm
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My father worked as a steward after college for General Motors in the 1970s. Back then, none of the board members nor senior executives were allowed to fly commercial. General Motors had a fleet of several aircraft. It also restricted how many board members could travel on each plane together, so when they would have a meeting the entire fleet would fly there and back.
Jun 5, 2018, 4:41 pm
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Very true. History shows us it is very difficult for airlines to find replacement CEOs with the skills necessary to raise prices, shorten legroom, eliminate inflight food choices, raise club membership prices, devalue frequent flyer miles, screw the employee unions, add surcharges, cut award availability, and take a huge golden parachute when the airline profitability falls. When they find one of these rare individuals, they need to do everything possible to keep him safe and healthy and on the job for as many years as possible.