HTG Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Now that United Airlines have introduced a new approach to managing capacity, how long will it be before Ryanair introduce a "non manhandling" fee to guarantee that you won't get dragged off their planes by the feet? Any P&Bers ever found themselves in the position of being forcibly ejected from an aircraft as a result of sitting in their booked seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, HTG said: Now that United Airlines have introduced a new approach to managing capacity, how long will it be before Ryanair introduce a "non manhandling" fee to guarantee that you won't get dragged off their planes by the feet? Any P&Bers ever found themselves in the position of being forcibly ejected from an aircraft as a result of sitting in their booked seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I was nearly pulled off on a flight from Damascus to Abu Dhabi circa 2007. Was this before or after being served drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamdunk Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 In the same situation would you just leave the flight, or would you kick up a fuss, get leathered and dragged off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, Tamdunk said: In the same situation would you just leave the flight, or would you kick up a fuss, get leathered and dragged off? I'd demand $1350, hotel in downtown Chicago plus taxis and a 1st class upgrade for the next flight. Soon as the cops arrived I'd go meekly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 48 minutes ago, Tamdunk said: In the same situation would you just leave the flight, or would you kick up a fuss, get leathered and dragged off? Leave obviously, especially if the police were involved and make a complaint later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Seeing the amount of people clearly outraged, but sitting on their phones and no one doing anything just made me think of Black Mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I don't want to appear cynical but I've just heard a statement from the assaulted passenger's lawyer and I'm not 100% certain that he isn't slightly over-egging it in an attempt to milk as much cash out of United Airlines as possible: "My client said that being dragged down the aisle was more horrendous and horrifying than anything he witnessed in Vietnam". Ok then m8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, Dee Man said: I don't want to appear cynical but I've just heard a statement from the assaulted passenger's lawyer and I'm not 100% certain that he isn't slightly over-egging it in an attempt to milk as much cash out of United Airlines as possible: "My client said that being dragged down the aisle was more horrendous and horrifying than anything he witnessed in Vietnam". Ok then m8. That was 42 years ago at the latest. What age is this guy? (I suppose I could read the story and find out his age...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: That was 42 years ago at the latest. What age is this guy? (I suppose I could read the story and find out his age...) Dr David Dao, 69 http://news.sky.com/story/united-passenger-david-dao-takes-legal-action-over-forceful-removal-10835055 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Zen Archer said: Dr David Dao, 69 http://news.sky.com/story/united-passenger-david-dao-takes-legal-action-over-forceful-removal-10835055 Thanks, the story I read (misread?) I thought his wife was 69, couldn't see his age reported anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, Dee Man said: I don't want to appear cynical but I've just heard a statement from the assaulted passenger's lawyer and I'm not 100% certain that he isn't slightly over-egging it in an attempt to milk as much cash out of United Airlines as possible: "My client said that being dragged down the aisle was more horrendous and horrifying than anything he witnessed in Vietnam". Ok then m8. Maybe he was entertaining the troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Apparently he had significant concussion, a broken nose and lost 2 teeth. Lol wut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resk Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Saw a clip earlier of his daughter (a solid wid BTW) giving a statement about how traumatic it's been for the whole family in which she was on the verge of tears. Aye, they're at it now. No real need, he'll get a good pay off (as he should). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Just now, Cerberus said: Apparently he had significant concussion, a broken nose and lost 2 teeth. Lol wut. It wasn't just a broken nose but a "badly broken nose" as opposed to a "goodly broken nose". He's getting reconstructive surgery as well apparently. After it happened I said to my workmate that a lawyer would be sitting somewhere rubbing his hands together and lo and behold within days there he is giving a press conference. I don't think I had to be Mystig Meg to predict that one right enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 On 4/12/2017 at 14:45, Tamdunk said: In the same situation would you just leave the flight, or would you kick up a fuss, get leathered and dragged off? The big factor here is the American polis. They have no capacity to reason with people. I know this as I was huckled from a hotel bar in Burbank, California by 4 'cops' and spent a night in chokey, entirely sober I might add, due to questioning said bar's demand for a 15% uplift on a bill and my refusal to pay it due to their shite service. This was pre Smart Phone otherwise I might now be chairman of Rangers on the back of my compensation and Marriot would be history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 This was pre Smart Phone otherwise I might now be chairman of Rangers on the back of my compensation and Marriot would be history. Craig Whyte became chairman with less than I'd find down the back of my couch, hardly a good comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Saw a clip earlier of his daughter (a solid wid BTW) giving a statement about how traumatic it's been for the whole family in which she was on the verge of tears. Aye, they're at it now. No real need, he'll get a good pay off (as he should). While I don't doubt they will be milking this, I'd find the situation traumatic if it involved any of my family. That's before considering it's also been the biggest news story of the last couple days, with footage of it going viral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 What was the question again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 entirely sober Pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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