In-flight bathroom emergency leads to felony charge

[Minimaniac]

IF they would just stop putting lavatories directly behind the cockpit (and thus sharing a flimsy wall), then we would not have this problem. I agree he should have communicated his "dilemma" clearly to the flight attendant, but I think nothing would have happened. Those business and first class F/As are ruthless, and the galley hags in coach refuse to move the cart until they are good and ready. Asking them to move faster would only make them go slower. Why F/A's feel the need to prove themselves like this is beyond me. They tolerate passengers grabbing their butts all day without claiming harassment, but they defend those lavs like they are gold, and risk physical confrontation for no good reason. Defend that cockpit door, please, but let a man take a dump.

 

[IBNAV8R]

In my view, F/As who escalate a situation like this have no business working with passengers. I'm not saying it's OK to assault a F/A, if that is what really happened, but this situation could easily have been diffused long before the passenger felt the need to find another lav. This F/A(s) needs to be fired.

And, another double-secret "guideline" that no one can verify. As I recall, ALL of the 9/11 hijackers had first class seats.

 

[tired_pilot]

I think the FA should be reprimanded for having no common sense.

 

[jws717]

I think the FA should be reprimanded for having no common sense.

I agree, and he should have taken a dump in an airsick bag and handed it to her. Dam cabin Natzi.

 

[Captain Morgan]

I agree, and he should have taken a dump in an airsick bag and handed it to her. Dam cabin Natzi.

I agree. It seems these F/As just don't have the judgement capabilities or common sense when to use discretion.

 

[doh]

The flight attendant is going on her third divorce...

OMFG! A virgin?

 

[Mr Wu]

If he touched the FA and moved her arm away in any way, he's toast...

We just cannot have passengers assaulting crew members.

She touched him first, some people would call this self defense.

Also, from the legal dictionary...


Generally, kidnapping occurs when a person, without lawful authority, physically asports (i.e., moves) another person without that other person's consent, with the intent to use the abduction in connection with some other nefarious objective.

 

[wmuflyguy]

If he touched the FA and moved her arm away in any way, he's toast. Too bad, feel for the guy, he was probably desperate to go, and not in the aisle.
However if you recall ever having to do the rectum squeeze, how would you have the ability to do close combat with a woman at the same time?....

We just cannot have passengers assaulting crew members, even if the crew was unreasonable or uncaring...he should plea and do community service....

She touched him first. I wonder if there is a policy on physical contact with passengers.

 

[brokedash]

She touched him first. I wonder if there is a policy on physical contact with passengers.

Agreed

 

[Speedtape]

Touching anyone--unwelcome--could be considered assault and battery.

 

[belchfire]

I think the FA should be reprimanded for having no common sense.

Her, Delta, aircraft manufacturers that place lavs at the opposite ends of the aluminum tube and so on. There are generally emergency exits in the middle of the aircraft aren't there?

Why not lavs?

 

[Headfake14]

you are all assuming we are hearing ALL the facts and hearing them correctly. The media will twist it the way it wants to.

 

[relief tube]

If I got poo dripping out my butt, I am moving whoever is in the way.

if thats what happened, then the dude shouldn't have been arrested for moving an arm. 2 nights in jail?- I'd hope you do a lot more than that. I thought most when they go up the jetway with a cop just get a talking to.

This flight attendant is some snide fat bitch who needs to be given a training job. She deserves all the ******************** that is coming her way. A flight attendant should never put her hand in the way of a much-needed bathroom.

 

[e=mc2]

Once again a Cat Hearder makes more work for others then she accomplishes!

 

[Speedtape]

I guess he could have been immune from prosecution if he had simply "Declared an Emergency" due to Dire Physiological needs. His behavior conforms to the legal question, "What would a reasonable person do?"

If he has the right lawyer, this will turn into an embarrassment for this airline. The flight attendant attempted to do her job, however, she ignored his plea for relief. This was mismanaged. Even some of the original statements about the FAA rules were not accurate.