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An airplane pilot went viral for scolding his passengers—Harvard expert says it’s great leadership: ‘Bravo’
When a video of an American Airlines pilot scolding his passengers during a pre-flight announcement went viral, some people deemed it patronizing. Others, including a Harvard University expert, are hailing the pilot’s speech as an example of strong leadership — at a time when passengers desperately need it. “I say bravo to the American Airlines pilot. He has every right to do that. He’s the captain of the flight, and he’s in charge of what happens,” Bill George, an executive fellow at Harvard… (www.cnbc.com) More...
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Good story, but it doesn't take "an executive fellow at Harvard" to validate the pilot's actions.
i dont see anything wrong with this at all! people have gotten very "me first" selfish about everything,and especially on airplanes..you expect professionalism and courtesy from the flight crew,so why should it not go the other direction?i have been on flights,long before political issues or divisiveness were the norm, and had pilots make the announcement that the f/a's were on board mainly to provide for the safety and comfort of the passengers,so please be nice or respectful..never heard any complaints then, and it should be more applicable now! bravo to this captain as if there is any sort of hassle or fight or whatever,its his plane,his crew and the rest of the passengers he has to take care of (along with air marshalls if they happen to be on board!)..
Those sitting in the middle seats, you own both arm rests. That is my gift to you.
Priceless.
Priceless.
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Good job and kudos for you, I would have done the same except he would have gotten some Marine Corps language.
Next time just join in their little public conversation. It’s funnier and you won’t have to threaten people like a douche, but you’ll have the satisfaction of embarrassing them.
Even when they put the headphones on, we still have to listen to their half of the conversation PERIOD if it was up to me. Restaurants, stores,airlines.
