Cuthere - coming across as a grumpy old sod yourself there.
Were you on the plane in question or picking someone else up from it? I know it's a long shot but do you happen to know the date the flight took place? Might be able to get some background on it even though it would've been several years ago. Also, did that "Quote" appear in a newspaper etc or did you witness it being spoken? Interesting post, thanks in advance.