March 23, 20179 yr A s(c)andalous incident recently shook the world of aviation when a politician slapped an Air India staffer 25 times (he counted!) for "arrogance"! The weapon involved in this vicious attack was...a sandal! Now you may ask, why would you slap an airline staffer 25 times....with a sandal? Well, they denied him a business class seat....on an economy only flight! http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39365932 sandal-ban on all flights to US or UK ìmminent... NB: Dont call it slipper!!! he insists it was a sandal: Quote A defiant Gaikwad admitted to beating the airline staffer "25 times" with his sandal -- "not slipper" as he clarified -- after accusing the latter of misbehaving with him when the flight landed in Delhi.
March 23, 20179 yr I used to be one of those airline "staffers". I can assure you, had he raised the sandal to shoulder level, I would have given him an all expense paid trip to the backside of the ticket counter. Non-stop.
March 23, 20179 yr Author 13 minutes ago, mwilk said: I used to be one of those airline "staffers". I can assure you, had he raised the sandal to shoulder level, I would have given him an all expense paid trip to the backside of the ticket counter. Non-stop. would a sneaker be ok?
March 23, 20179 yr Just now, Woozie said: would a sneaker be ok? Uh no. One of my co-workers had a stapler thrown at her once for confiscating a guy's credit card.
March 23, 20179 yr And there was he, thinking that his status would make him an automatic shoe-in for an upgrade Alan Bradbury Check out my youtube flight sim videos: Here
March 23, 20179 yr Author 4 minutes ago, mwilk said: Uh no. One of my co-workers had a stapler thrown at her once for confiscating a guy's credit card. you guys live a dangerous life for sure! on a serious note: As a frequent flyer i really admire the composure and patience of ground staff and cabin members (nope, TSA is excluded). Its incredible how some people behave as soon as they are near an airplane. You've got all my respect!
March 23, 20179 yr 23 minutes ago, Chock said: And there was he, thinking that his status would make him an automatic shoe-in for an upgrade BOOM!
March 23, 20179 yr 20 minutes ago, Woozie said: you guys live a dangerous life for sure! on a serious note: As a frequent flyer i really admire the composure and patience of ground staff and cabin members (nope, TSA is excluded). Its incredible how some people behave as soon as they are near an airplane. You've got all my respect! It's been a long time since I worked customer service. I actually retired last year after 36 years. The abuse back then was nowhere near as bad as it is now. There was legislation pending that anyone who assaulted and airline employee in an airport would be charged with the same crime as someone who assaulted a member of a flight crew. I don't know if it passed or not. I had multiple incidents with passengers who were either verbally abusive or in one case, a guy wanted to fight. I went back to Fleet Service. Luggage doesn't swear at you.
March 23, 20179 yr 38 minutes ago, Chock said: And there was he, thinking that his status would make him an automatic shoe-in for an upgrade Not toe-in the line, Al? Rick Almeida
March 24, 20179 yr Moderator 22 hours ago, Woozie said: Now you may ask, why would you slap an airline staffer 25 times....with a sandal? Well, they denied him a business class seat....on an economy only flight! I would have graciously escorted him to the luxurious port-side wing seat. You know, the one straddling the engine! Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
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