the angry passenger
I was basing my 30-45 minutes on the time it took them to let us know we were flying all the way home. Everybody assumed that we were going around to the other side of LAX to get a decent run at a landing (not being pilots). They only told us the news as we passed Las Vegas.
I still think most people are missing the point - the passengers pay to be on the plane and surely their (perceived) safety and contentment must be a priority for airlines & pilots.
It seems that commercial planes are quick enough to land if a disagreement breaks out on board - is that because the airline won't get any stick for the delay as it can be blamed on rowdy passengers ? I am just asking for us to be considered !