When Pax Don't Follow Instructions From F/A's

[blkav8tor2003]

Hi all another incident involving a Continental flight crew and the wife of a local but popular pastor.

Pasted from CNN.com
Pastor's wife says she left airplane of own accord
Continental says she was asked to leave after argument with attendant


Friday, December 23, 2005; Posted: 3:42 p.m. EST (20:42 GMT)

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) -- The wife of the pastor of the nation's largest church said she chose to leave an airplane after a disagreement with a flight attendant, disputing accounts that she was asked to go.
The FBI has said Victoria Osteen, of Houston, Texas, was asked to leave after failing to obey crew instructions. The Continental Airlines flight Monday from Houston to Vail, Colorado, was delayed an hour as a result.
In a statement posted on the Lakewood Church Web site, Osteen says: "Regardless of how some have portrayed the situation, please know that it was truly a minor misunderstanding and did not escalate into what you saw or read in the news. Contrary to those reports, it was my choice to remove myself from the situation. Nonetheless, it was a most unfortunate event and I truly regret that it happened."
A statement from Continental Airlines said the situation was resolved and a spokeswoman would not elaborate. The FBI reviewed a report from the airline and determined that no illegal activity had occurred, FBI spokeswoman Luz Garcia said.
"She failed to comply with the flight attendant's instructions and they were asked to leave the flight," Garcia said Tuesday.
Church spokesman Don Iloff said the Osteen family took another flight to Vail.

I'm just curious who will blow this one out of proporsion, media, pastor's testimony or the airline spokes person. This could go many different ways or it could die quietly.

Virg

 

[MissKittyKat]

What was the arguement! I never fight with the f/a's, I show them my creditials, and get free drinks the entire flight! Honey and butter, gets you what you want! Some of these commercial f/a's really have alot to contend with!

 

[MissKittyKat]

credentials(sp) the edit did not work for me.

 

[semperfido]

Their trip was delayed and so was the entire flight by almost two hours. Fellow passengers blame the popular Osteens, specifically Joel’s wife, Victoria.
According to passenger accounts, the Osteens were sitting in first class. Soon after the plane’s door was closed, the FBI says Victoria Osteen was removed following what Continental would call only a disturbance. The Osteens’ spokesman confirms it involved a flight attendant, but that’s all. However, one passenger tells Eyewitness News she was alerted to the front of the plane when she heard a commotion.
"She violently ran towards the cockpit, scaring everyone around her," said passenger Knicky Van Slyke. "Everyone was terrified about what was going on. And a bunch of flight attendants ran up and had to restrain her. She was banging on the door."
"Of the cockpit?" we asked.
"Yes."



....she sounds like she was a bit whacked out --from what i have seen she would make a good avatar though.

 

[taloft]

I think when some people get on an airplane, they think they've just entered a restaurant. They can't fathom why the waitress is telling them what to do if she wants to get her tip at the end of the meal.

Flight attendants.. they get even less respect than pilots.

 

[QueenLatifly]

I think when some people get on an airplane, they think they've just entered a restaurant. They can't fathom why the waitress is telling them what to do if she wants to get her tip at the end of the meal.

Flight attendants.. they get even less respect than pilots.

AMEN!!!

 

[AmeliaAirhead]

Queen Latifly!!! where have you been girl????!!!..... good to see ya back.

 

[psysicx]

That guy makes millions and he can't afford his own jet?

 

[GravityHater]

They should let FAs pack!
"oh you don't think you have to wear your seatbelt do you? Blam!"

 

[QueenLatifly]

hi amelia. yes im back. drop me a PM and let me know whats been happening with you.