MU3001A: Yes,
that Captain was a female.
Les Shore: (last answer
)Yes, it was the
initial, completely disrespectful, response to the request for the GenDec that precipitated the entire event. Sadly, it is all too easy to believe what was said and done, being as it was a United flight. Had the initial response been more respectful and explanatory, things probably would have evolve very differently. Unfortunately, the response is one that is heard all too often at UAL, and this particular Captain tried to remind the Purser who was in charge, but the Purser was having none of it! Ergo, an incident that should have been avoided, but sadly could not be.
All: I will update this thread when I hear of the conclusion. Hopefully, it will not be too long, although for the Captain's sake, I hope he enjoys an extended summer break on the company's dime!