I agree 100% with OP's statement that This Does Not Look Right. It would look more right if we had all the relevant facts (which of course we don't). Hearsay, rumors, and opinions from those who weren't even there are useless.
From what I can tell, a passenger was not complying with proper instructions. Passenger was taken off the flight and put on the next one. Some other passengers were also on the plane and one had a camera but didn't catch the whole thing. Oh yes, passenger in question was a child traveling with at least one parent Is there the remotest possibility that there is more information out there that is relevant, or have we already seen enough to form an intelligent opinion? |
Originally Posted by Kevin AA
(Post 29536553)
Since when do measly flight attendants get to be pretend federal judges who step all over the 1st Amendment? Sad to see WN catching the same disease afflicting UA the worst. :mad:
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Regardless of the FAs correctness, opinion is running almost universally against Southwest in the press and social media regarding this event. For what that's worth.
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Originally Posted by Allan38103
(Post 29536572)
Is there the remotest possibility that there is more information out there that is relevant, or have we already seen enough to form an intelligent opinion?
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Saw article on DailyMail
Southwest Airlines kicks father and his toddler daughter off flight | Daily Mail Online. I can understand a 3 year old being scared at first trip in plane, but staying in your seat buckled in is a must once the plane starts pushing back from the gate. Is the child used to sitting in parents lap while riding in a car? Sounds like the Captain made the decision, and that was it. |
Originally Posted by Lost
(Post 29536114)
Anyone 2 or older has to be belted in their own seat. If the FA doesn't believe the toddler will stay there or the father may put the child back on his lap after the FAs are buckled in, then I have to side with the airline on returning to the gate on this one.
Originally Posted by Often1
(Post 29536387)
OP's suggestion that this was "shameful" is simply wrong and ignores basic safety procedures which have existed for 50+ years. Would OP have criticized WN had the aircraft stopped short while taxiing, the child been thrown and injured?
This was 100% on the father. |
Originally Posted by ursine1
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Regardless of the FAs correctness, opinion is running almost universally against Southwest in the press and social media regarding this event. For what that's worth.
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Originally Posted by Grog
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But it does beg the question why WN then believed the toddler would stay there on the later flight.
One doesn't follow the other without a video. |
Originally Posted by LegalTender
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The captain declares the father "belligerent" and the airline responds,"We look forward to welcoming them onboard again soon."
One doesn't follow the other without a video. |
Originally Posted by kb9522
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Which is a shame and speaks to the larger issue these days... And that is the facts and objective analysis are taking a backseat to emotion, faux outrage, and the SJW agenda.
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"Press reports" is like a fast-acting weed killer. Nice.
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Originally Posted by Kevin AA
(Post 29536553)
Since when do measly flight attendants get to be pretend federal judges who step all over the 1st Amendment? Sad to see WN catching the same disease afflicting UA the worst. :mad:
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Originally Posted by Lost
(Post 29536114)
Anyone 2 or older has to be belted in their own seat. If the FA doesn't believe the toddler will stay there or the father may put the child back on his lap after the FAs are buckled in, then I have to side with the airline on returning to the gate on this one.
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Originally Posted by justhere
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maybe i missed it but does it say how old the child was? If she is under 2 then just because he has a seat for her doesn't mean she has to be in it. I'm assuming she is over 2 but didn't see that stated anywhere to confirm.
First paragraph. I was reading a few different news sites about this story and didn't know it wasn't in the story the OP posted. |
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