US:(Video) Ignorant lady on FLL - CLT flight , wouldn't turn off cell NSFW: language
Jun 24, 2013, 7:19 pm
#31
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I flew on 4 US Airways flights the same day. I saw blatant violations of the electronics "off rule" which were never challenged by the flight crew. 1) I hear loud music coming from one "electronic device" the entire flight: 2)the lady next to me was OCD, with a constant brushing of her hair, slamming back into the seat, pulling her cell phone out of her purse to send/check texts to put it back in to only pull it out 30 seconds later, repeat, repeat, repeat....3) the guy in front of me who constantly played Angry Birds the ENTIRE flight.
This was all within my arms reach! What might have gone on rows away??!! Please people, there are others on your flight. Sit down, shut up, put away the electronics and enjoy either QUIET or QUIET conversation with your companion/neighbor.
This was all within my arms reach! What might have gone on rows away??!! Please people, there are others on your flight. Sit down, shut up, put away the electronics and enjoy either QUIET or QUIET conversation with your companion/neighbor.
Jun 24, 2013, 7:33 pm
#32
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I kinda assumed it was the persons mom by her actions. Like she had been in this situation before.
Jun 24, 2013, 7:37 pm
#33
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give me a break.Please, by a show of hands, tell me how many of you shut down your cell phone when the cockpit door is closed. No one sneaks in a few extra emails? Texts? etc.
I agree her attitude was ridiculous, and she needed to comply with law enforcement, but if this gets her on a no-fly list, then most of us belong on there as well.
Jun 24, 2013, 8:13 pm
#34
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Someone who is acting belligerent, as this woman was, does not belong on a commercial aircraft. She is a danger to other passengers as she wasn't just defying a Flight Attendant, but also police officers. She was even given the option of just leaving the plane, but instead verbally assaulted people and resisted arrest. This has nothing to do with her cell phone use, but with her actions after she was asked to shut down her phone call.
We can agree to disagree, but as a frequent flier, this is a person I would never want on one of my flights and I'd have no issue with her being banned from flying US commercial airlines.
We can agree to disagree, but as a frequent flier, this is a person I would never want on one of my flights and I'd have no issue with her being banned from flying US commercial airlines.
Jun 24, 2013, 8:18 pm
#35
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Jun 24, 2013, 8:21 pm
#36
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Times have changed. People dont talk. Go out to dinner and look around at the dining room. Two people will be eating, and both will be texting away, and not talking to each other.
Jun 24, 2013, 9:24 pm
#38
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I don't think anyone was suggesting she be on the no fly list for just not turning off her cell phone. But rather for not turning it off when specifically called on to do so and then acting belligerent and for not complying with the orders of numerous flight attendants and police officers and just not knowing how to comport herself in public in general.
You did see in the news report that she not only resisted arrest but also bit the officer in the process. This is a little beyond trying to sneak in one more text.
You did see in the news report that she not only resisted arrest but also bit the officer in the process. This is a little beyond trying to sneak in one more text.
Jun 24, 2013, 9:27 pm
#41
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give me a break.Please, by a show of hands, tell me how many of you shut down your cell phone when the cockpit door is closed. No one sneaks in a few extra emails? Texts? etc.
I agree her attitude was ridiculous, and she needed to comply with law enforcement, but if this gets her on a no-fly list, then most of us belong on there as well.
But when I see A$$hats still talking into their phones like the request (and later demand) they shut it down AND when our pulling away from the gate is delayed I get pissed. When see if in 1st/Bus I get REALLY pissed b/c these people should know better.
My take: slow my down? Go downtown!
PS: howdy all! FF with 2.75 Million AA miles and EP status for the last 10 years (last year by fingernails). Pl for life and wondering what comes after...
Jun 24, 2013, 10:01 pm
#42
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I for one always turn my phone off immediately upon boarding the aircraft (if not on the Jetway). I set the limit: it is the one place I can enjoy being disconnected -- no phone, no e-mail, no computer, just the joy of flight and the humor of being around fools who just don't get either the pleasure nor the basics of following the most simple of rules.
I personally find the cell phone conversations annoying on a plane, but I've had them too. The solice is that they end as soon as the cabin door closes.
As for other electronics, I think they will allow them because they don't harm anything, but for now, the rule is the rule and if the FA tells you to turn it off, BFD, turn it off. It is almost zero effort to hit a power button.
I hope they keep the cell phone conversation ban in place. Let's keep our sanity here in close quarters.
Jun 25, 2013, 12:25 am
#43
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Jun 25, 2013, 1:41 am
#44
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Some people simply are that stupid.
A lady sitting two sits away told me that I couldn't sit in my seat cuz she was going to sleep on the flight from JFK TO LAX. Seriously? She wantedto take up all three seats. Clearly deranged. And her husband wanted to fight me. I said "go ahead" do wHat you like. FA saw the whole thing and gave them a clear warning. They didnt say a thing after that.
I did ask them where they were from. They were from Simi Valley, CA, i told them, didn't you people let those cops get off after beating up Rodney King? They were so mad, they wanted to kill me.
I saw them at baggage claim, and they finally saw big and tall I was standing up. I said "learn some manners" and told them where to get a cab. They didn't know whether to thank me or to hate me. At least until they were being yelled at by the airport official for smoking too close to the door.
A lady sitting two sits away told me that I couldn't sit in my seat cuz she was going to sleep on the flight from JFK TO LAX. Seriously? She wantedto take up all three seats. Clearly deranged. And her husband wanted to fight me. I said "go ahead" do wHat you like. FA saw the whole thing and gave them a clear warning. They didnt say a thing after that.
I did ask them where they were from. They were from Simi Valley, CA, i told them, didn't you people let those cops get off after beating up Rodney King? They were so mad, they wanted to kill me.
I saw them at baggage claim, and they finally saw big and tall I was standing up. I said "learn some manners" and told them where to get a cab. They didn't know whether to thank me or to hate me. At least until they were being yelled at by the airport official for smoking too close to the door.
Jun 25, 2013, 2:20 am
#45
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Play time with the animals in cattle class
Its one thing to protect yourself or someone around you on the plane, its a totally different thing to actively take part in an arrest so you can have a good story for your buddies.