So having flown close to 1,500,000 miles there are still some things that defy explanation or sanity for that matter. on the way to DCA the other day, we experienced a ground stop at KMIA. while it didn't last long, maybe 6-8 minutes, i guess some folks in the back thought it was a good time to get up and do whatever (i didn't turn around to see).
one of the fa's got on the PA and practically yelled, "we are on an active taxiway!!!! every sit down NOW!!" the tine in her voice was somewhat of mix between shear panic and exasperation. totally uncalled for.
this was not the first time i've heard them react this way and it always made me wonder. assuming the seat belt sign is off, the airlines, FAA, whomever, don't give a rat's ass about people walking around whilst hurtling through the sky at 500+ mph, where as we all know CAT has caused plenty of severe injuries. yet, for some stupid-ass reason, every one is categorically against people standing up while the plane is on the ground and moving slower than a city bus and definitely slower than a subway car, both of which have millions of people standing ever day.
so let's hear what the herd has to say.
one of the fa's got on the PA and practically yelled, "we are on an active taxiway!!!! every sit down NOW!!" the tine in her voice was somewhat of mix between shear panic and exasperation. totally uncalled for.
this was not the first time i've heard them react this way and it always made me wonder. assuming the seat belt sign is off, the airlines, FAA, whomever, don't give a rat's ass about people walking around whilst hurtling through the sky at 500+ mph, where as we all know CAT has caused plenty of severe injuries. yet, for some stupid-ass reason, every one is categorically against people standing up while the plane is on the ground and moving slower than a city bus and definitely slower than a subway car, both of which have millions of people standing ever day.
so let's hear what the herd has to say.
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