Posting that these types of problems handled poorly because the gentleman involed was a Dec is ridiculous. That is like saying that every Captain who is not a Dec will handle problems better than any Captain who is. It just ain't so. The same thing applies to a Captian with ten years in the seat and one with five. The "less" experienced guy may well do a better job. It all comes down to the individual on the day.
This whole thread has developed from the words of a passenger who could not have known all the facts. We have not seen information from any other sources. Some have suggested the Captain did all he could and some have suggested he should have done more. Fairly tough calls considering they themselves don't have all the information. Perhaps we "should stay below the line" and give the benifit of doubt to the Captain and the rest concerned.
This whole event will be critiqued for many days to come But there is one undeniable fact...all concerned are still here to talk about it which means the Skipper did his primary job. The saftey and security of the Pax, Crew and aircraft has been maintained.
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