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I think what it comes down to is that there are restraint systems that exist that are better than duct tape (and look better to other passengers). Why aren't th
by Spartan-S63 5y ago
I think what it comes down to is that there are restraint systems that exist that are better than duct tape (and look better to other passengers). Why aren't these airlines carrying them as standard equipment?
- ceejayoz 5y agoI was under the impression flight crews had a set or two of handcuffs onboard. The memo seems to indicate something for this purpose is. > Instead, he is asking crews to use the items aboard flights designed to keep flyers at their seats – and prevent them from becoming a hazard to the flight or other passengers. I'd also note the Frontier incident that made the news was passengers duct taping the miscreant, not the crew. If I were a flight attendant in this situation, I might pull the "oh, whoops, dropped a roll of duct tape... would one of you grab that for me?" tactic.
- kjaftaedi 5y agoBecause then you have to officially incorporate physical combat into the job profile of cabin crew.
- ASalazarMX 5y agoI hope those restraints include a gag to stop them from screaming for hours, then duct tape would be truly unneeded.
- mnw21cam 5y agoUsually, if something really bizarre like this happens inside the cabin, the plane will divert to the nearest airport. Unless they're in the middle of flying over a large ocean, it's unlikely to be hours.