This story does not surprise me at all!! The guy has a bad rep amongst the pilots at FR and is just another example of an inept Capt put into a position of authority in this company who does not deserve to be there. He and a few others in similar positions of authority in FR are the guys that most FOs HATE flying with due to their belief that they are Gods and general/complete lack of CRM. As an FO do you ever feel you can speak up against these people?? Of course not!!
Sorry, but a bomb threat from whoever and when ever IS to be taken seriously and I donīt think that the Capt should ever be castegated for taking the safe option. However, as much as I dislike this guy and many others at FR (bit like the whoīs who of the Nazi party!) I really canīt believe that he would say this!!
Just the views of someone who does know a fair bit about the workings of this airline!
MS