AA mechanic claims a 762 contained 900-1000 mice, mostly dead ones
May 23, 2006, 1:54 pm
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Reminds me of the scene from the Fifth Element where they use the flame thrower in the wheel wells just before take off to clear out all the creepy crawly critters. Maybe a new task to add to the maintenance check list?
May 23, 2006, 2:16 pm
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This reminds me of the accounts of rats on columbus-era sailing ships.
One has to wonder about the health ramifications. Breathing particles of mouse feces is not good passenger health. Here I was worried about the FA touching the rim of my glass.
AA had better do something about this and soon. Their low service levels are already widely known. The last thing they need is for the public to perceive them as vermin-ridden.
One has to wonder about the health ramifications. Breathing particles of mouse feces is not good passenger health. Here I was worried about the FA touching the rim of my glass.
AA had better do something about this and soon. Their low service levels are already widely known. The last thing they need is for the public to perceive them as vermin-ridden.
May 23, 2006, 2:20 pm
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This means 1000 mice were chewing on the avionic wires at one time or another. Makes me feel safe, oh what do I have to worry about those mice ridden 767-200's never make it to STL. I hear the mice are upset about the premium class cutbacks as well, they have been surviving on confiscated year old bistro bags. 
May 23, 2006, 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by FWAAA
Excellent!How about a "Bring your cat along for free for the all-it-can-eat mouse buffet" promo??
May 23, 2006, 5:28 pm
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In reaction to the news investigation, American Airlines representative Tim Smith said, "American has undertaken an aggressive cost cutting campaign over the last few years. We will be ensuring that any mice aboard our aircrafts are at FAA minimums. We are also looking at enhancements to our popular Buy-on-Board and Duty Free Programs"
May 23, 2006, 5:34 pm
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I'm bringing my cat, Mittens, along with me later this week to MIA. If anyone asks about it - I'll tell AA that she won't charge AA for her mousing services during flight.
Pickles has a cat that could serve, if memory serves me.
Pickles has a cat that could serve, if memory serves me.
May 25, 2006, 4:41 pm
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It's pretty common knowledge that commercial aircraft are widely infested with pestilence - there are many dark and warm spaces where creatures can set up shop, so to speak.
May 25, 2006, 8:10 pm
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Originally Posted by ByrdluvsAWACO
One has to wonder about the health ramifications. Breathing particles of mouse feces is not good passenger health.
May 25, 2006, 8:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Governator
You know the solution for this.... SNAKES ON A PLANE
...i think it would be a much cuter movie at least, although "I want these motherfrakin mice off this motherfrakin plane!!" doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
Jun 2, 2006, 4:34 pm
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Originally Posted by FWAAA
What a weird story. MCIE mechanic claims that a 762 came into the Kansas City maintenance base containing up to 1000 mice, some alive, most dead:
http://www.nbcactionnews.com/kshb/nw...720379,00.html
W o w.
http://www.nbcactionnews.com/kshb/nw...720379,00.html
W o w.