JFK flier goes nuts

[FrugalFlyerv2.0]

A passenger went berserk aboard a JFK-bound flight yesterday after he found his path to the bathroom blocked by a beverage cart -- kicking it over and punching a flight attendant in the stomach, sources told The Post.

Michael Isabelle, of Framingham, Mass., allegedly started the ruckus at around 6 a.m. aboard American Airlines Flight 256 from Rio de Janeiro.

NY Post

 

[Hopeful]

A passenger went berserk aboard a JFK-bound flight yesterday after he found his path to the bathroom blocked by a beverage cart -- kicking it over and punching a flight attendant in the stomach, sources told The Post.

Michael Isabelle, of Framingham, Mass., allegedly started the ruckus at around 6 a.m. aboard American Airlines Flight 256 from Rio de Janeiro.

NY Post

The price of a ticket includes the abuse of employees!
The airlines are generous enough to NOT charge passengers a fee for that privilege!

 

[FWAAA]

I wasn't there but I gotta wonder if this wasn't an A&A (ambien & alcohol) fueled episode. I've heard that some people have very strange reactions to ambien and if mixed with booze, well . . .

 

[Hopeful]

I wasn't there but I gotta wonder if this wasn't an A&A (ambien & alcohol) fueled episode. I've heard that some people have very strange reactions to ambien and if mixed with booze, well . . .

I would guess he might blame his Vietnam experiences on this, especially if he is on some medication.

 

[jersey777]

I flew with the purser from this flight and the real story is far different then what was reported in the media. Long story short, the pax was mentally disturbed and during descent approached the cockpit while a cart was drawn to protect the cockpit. He became combative and a struggle ensued by the cross aisle where a flight attendant was retrieving forms from the drawer. As the struggle progressed they both fell into the lavatory door while a passenger was in there. The pax was restrained with flex cuffs and was met by the police. As far as is known, the guy is still in the hospital. The folk lore that the mean flight attendant wouldn't move a cart for a sweet pax just trying to go to bathroom is typical media folly. But I guess that made a better story.

 

[xUT]

Before 'nanny gate' I defied an F/A directive to not use the bathroom. I choose to use the facilities rather than crap all over myself, seat, aisle, etc... seats due to the squirts.
I did this about 20 years ago, and after my apologies, all was well.
When nature calls, then beware, today they put you in jail.

 

[jersey777]

Before 'nanny gate' I defied an F/A directive to not use the bathroom. I choose to use the facilities rather than crap all over myself, seat, aisle, etc... seats due to the squirts.
I did this about 20 years ago, and after my apologies, all was well.
When nature calls, then beware, today they put you in jail.

This situation had nothing to do with anyone having to use the restroom. The guy was trying to get to the cockpit during the flight and was yelling drivel about the plane not being properly pressurized. This was after he was found trying to remove the casing around the window at his seat. What does sitiation and "nanny gate" have to do with you having to go to the bathroom 20 years ago?

 

[jimntx]

He (she?) was just providing another example of "I'm the passenger. Whatever I WANT to do is my bygod Constitutional RIGHT to do." This is, of course, the perfectly valid argument for violating Federal Air Regulations. The fact that I sat in the gate area waiting for 2 friggin' hours without moving a muscle with a restroom right across from the gate is of no consequence. If I decide I'm going to wait until I am on the airplane, I decide when I am allowed to get up from my seat. If it endangers other passengers, too bad. If I get injured while out of my seat in violation of the law, well, I'll just sue you.

 

[Frank Szabo]

I would guess he might blame his Vietnam experiences on this, especially if he is on some medication.

... his mother may have been frightened by an octopus before he was hatched or, since Brazil runs on pure ethanol, he was mixing and snarfing some of the "drinks" they make down there straight from the fuel pump.