Midman - I would also question your credentials if you did not know what BACrewboy has just pointed out - which has been repeated time and time again on here since the RIO incident first came to light. TOPIC CLOSED!
Ben Asher,
I requested that the topic be allowed a little longer, since UNITE/BA had chosen to take it, add a fictitious quote and send it to the press. I agree that, with the sad demise of the passenger in question, all of the information on this subject is available to be read on the thread, and there is no point discussing it further.
I hope BASSA admit to their false statement and withdraw it from the public domain. I doubt that they will.
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased, and my sympathy goes to the CC that, after all, were only doing what they were taught. They should not blame themselves for the outcome.
Best Wishes,
D