"Thanks for not being drunk..."

[JB Bus Drvr]

Had this happen to me on an JFK to MCO flight when a pax asked my lead FA if the Capt. was drunk. After hearing that, I got my stuff,walked off the plane, told the gate agent about the comment and went to get tested. The company found a reserve pilot hanging around who flew the plane to MCO where it was met by the local police and corporate security. The passenger who made the comment was taken off the plane and basically told how much it cost the airline to replace a Captain, call out the police and the trouble it caused. They were let go with a stern warning and the sh1t scared out of them. Me, I got pay protected for the trip and an additional 1/2 hour of pay for drug testing

 

[Irish Pilot]

...I had the very same conversation with a nasty cargo pallet just last week...

lol....just wet myself lol.

 

[Hugh Johnson]

"Fares what they are...you get all kinds of ignorant trailer trashbaggers."


This is the attitude more airline employees need. That "fare" pays your salary moron. You must be a ERU grad who can't believe they're not 777 CA yet. Go mow lawns, grass doesn't complain.

 

[wxman13]

Everyone deserves a little respect. Maybe we shouldn't rerate the pax so much (yes, the are ignorant sometimes), and yes, they definitely should respect the judgment of the flight crew more often than they apparently do.

 

[Mach 80]

Had this happen to me on an JFK to MCO flight when a pax asked my lead FA if the Capt. was drunk. After hearing that, I got my stuff,walked off the plane, told the gate agent about the comment and went to get tested. The company found a reserve pilot hanging around who flew the plane to MCO where it was met by the local police and corporate security. The passenger who made the comment was taken off the plane and basically told how much it cost the airline to replace a Captain, call out the police and the trouble it caused. They were let go with a stern warning and the sh1t scared out of them. Me, I got pay protected for the trip and an additional 1/2 hour of pay for drug testing

I've heard comments and had things like this happen. I understand your action but to me these idiots aren't worth delaying a flight, inconveniencing my other passengers, and costing my company money. I ignore it. You can't have clowns like this having such power and I won't give it to them.

 

[BSkin]

Everyone deserves a little respect. Maybe we shouldn't rerate the pax so much (yes, the are ignorant sometimes), and yes, they definitely should respect the judgment of the flight crew more often than they apparently do.

I don't know about rerating, but derating them is an unfortunate, but true thing in this industry right now. What happens in your Cessna?

 

[SWA/FO]

hey hugh J....

easy on the ERU guys. Actually, I think its ERAU... Doesn't sound like an ERAU guy to me..maybe a legacy guy? Stop bring the "harvard of the skies" into it.

 

[Jim Smyth]

Most of the time the people that ask if you have been drinking and/or drunk are the ones tipping the bottle themselves. I now just look at them with a blank stare and dont respond anymore. Airfares are so low that we now have the amtrack and greyhound crowd on our airplanes!

 

[cforst513]

...At that point I seriously considered sinking my teeth into the fleshy skin on his cheek.

LMAO!!!!!

as for the original poster, hats off to you. flippant remarks like that should not be tolerated. keep up the professionalism.

 

[Wingsweep]

Thin skins...

At risk of major blow back, my only comment is your skins might be a little thin. Not all of your customers are as sophisticated and educated as you are. I also suspect some of you throwing stones might be the first to tell a lawyer joke. Just a thought, but ignoring the ignoramous might be a better choice here. ...Or, go ahead and tell a customer what you really think of them and further risk your job. Cheers.

 

[TonyC]

Everyone deserves a little respect. Maybe we shouldn't rerate the pax so much (yes, the are ignorant sometimes), and yes, they definitely should respect the judgment of the flight crew more often than they apparently do.

I don't know about rerating, but derating them is an unfortunate, but true thing in this industry right now. What happens in your Cessna?

How about berating?






Whatever you call it, I doubt that an "educational" conversation with such a moron would really have much of a positive effect, other than to allow the pilot to blow off some steam.

The scene in the terminal, however, where other passengers and potential passengers become witnesses to a pilot blowing off some steam at passengers, could potentially have a far more negative affect.



Ultimately, when there's no way to win, perhaps it's just better to grit your teeth and get on with life.



.

 

[Deuce130]

"Fares what they are...you get all kinds of ignorant trailer trashbaggers."


This is the attitude more airline employees need. That "fare" pays your salary moron. You must be a ERU grad who can't believe they're not 777 CA yet. Go mow lawns, grass doesn't complain.

Seriously, have you been in a terminal lately? Tank tops, cut-off shorts, flip-flops, pajama bottoms, slippers, boxer shorts, running shorts, biker shorts, etc etc etc. Everyone flies these days and you would see the same type of people flying on Delta, UA, NWA, as you would see on a Greyhound bus. Pilots are bus drivers. Highly trained, highly intelligent, well-paid (mostly), bus drivers. The sophistication and elegance of airline travel is lon gone. Nothing should surprise any of us anymore. It's the American public writ large every time you get on an airliner. Heck, at the very least I would expect pax to "dress to egress" every once in a while!

 

[U of I Tweak]

**Related Hijack**

Seriously, have you been in a terminal lately? Tank tops, cut-off shorts, flip-flops, pajama bottoms, slippers, boxer shorts, running shorts, biker shorts, etc etc etc. Everyone flies these days and you would see the same type of people flying on Delta, UA, NWA, as you would see on a Greyhound bus. Pilots are bus drivers. Highly trained, highly intelligent, well-paid (mostly), bus drivers. The sophistication and elegance of airline travel is lon gone. Nothing should surprise any of us anymore. It's the American public writ large every time you get on an airliner. Heck, at the very least I would expect pax to "dress to egress" every once in a while!

I don't know if it's people wearing flip flops, but honestly IF YOU MUST CLIP YOUR TOE NAILS FOR THE HOUR YOU'RE RIDING THE SAAB....CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. Don't leave them in the carpet for me to try and dig out with the vacuum. How gross would it be to see the guy next to you with his shoes off and clippers out?

 

[crashpad]

Remember the words of Sonny Corleone; "This isn't personal, it's business".

I think an example of how prevalent this has become, is when I hear Captains include in their briefing a request for 'everyone to show mutual respect and courtesy to fellow pax' .

 

[Russ]

"these idiots aren't worth delaying a flight, inconveniencing my other passengers, and costing my company money. I ignore it"

I appreciate the mission accomplishment attitude but to me its about protecting your airline, your crew and yourself. Even if you know it to be a false accusation and you depart, there are chances you may have to explain yourself at a later time. I'd rather preempt the whole issue by clearing myself beyond any doubt before I step foot on the plane,on my terms. I don't want to met at the destination to be met by local authorities who may treat you as guilty till proven innocent.

 

[MX Rider]

Alternative response:

"No problem........and thank you for not craping on the beverage cart or storming the cockpit! Have a wonderful time in South Florida; bu-bye."