Having flown the all electric jet (A320) I can tell you that the idle speed of the engines results in a high taxi speed, if you ride the brakes they will overheat. If you use the correct technique and bring the aircraft almost to a stop and then release the brakes and let the aircraft accelerate and then repeat the process this will keep the brakes cool.
My guess is the guy was not handling the aircraft correctly (and or) he thinks his airline status makes him think all others should get out of his way. Hopefully his fleet manager will invite him for a hats on interview for his attitude alone.
A few months back I went to Barcelona for the first time in years and I was taxing slowly to be sure I was going the correct way, making a small mistake is embarrassing but if that mistake is a runway incursion is deadly, I can't help wondering if this guy would have taken this attitude with me when flying a 737.
Last edited by A and C; 22nd Dec 2011 at 22:41.