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Old 26th Jan 2018, 17:13
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pilotmike
 
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Seriously?

As passengers appear to be their own worst enemy in (thankfully rare) emergency evacuations, and they have caused numerous costly diversions due to 'air rage', being drunk, and general stupidity, many here might very well approve of exactly those same sanctions for passengers before being allowed to board, and a few more added for good measure.

An example regime for passengers to match yours for the pilots might read something like this:

- breathalysed to ensure zero alcohol, else refused boarding

- refused boarding if they're on any medication whatsoever

- refused boarding if they fail to sign a disclaimer allowing the airline to reclaim from them £1M if they even attempt to take their hand luggage in an emergency evac.

- an instant £10k fine for operating any electrical equipment when instructed not to.

- an instant £10k fine for not paying attention to the safety briefing

- no wheelchairs, no elderly, nobody requiring oxygen, no smokers etc. Maybe set an intelligence test and refuse anyone with an IQ below 90?

The list could go on and on. Or maybe a modicum of reasonableness is required that would even allow ImageGear to carry on being allowed to fly?

Just sayin'!
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