What do you think about THIS story?

[Rezny@gmail.com]

At Kennedy Airport,a veteran flight attendant was the center of attention when a Jet Blue airliner made an unexpected landing ,because a woman passenger(who started the whole thing)chewed out a flight attendant who chewed HER out,and then,after a few beers,he went on the intercom,and let loose OVER THE PLANE'S INTERCOM with a tirade of foul-mouthed language.It's been all over the news today,and he has been hailed by some as a hero.But he could face 7 years in prison.What do you think of this story?

[cyberalias81]

"Slater is alleged to have then activated the plane’s inflatable emergency slide, grabbed two beers from the galley, then slid down the chute, the official said." (http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2010/08/09/fed-up-flight-attendant-pops-planes-emergency-chute-at-jfk-slides-away/)

That's pretty awesome, also, really dumb. I'm confused.

[catlover79]

They kept playing this clip on the news regarding this story:

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[catlover79]

http://www.fox8.com/news/nationworld/wpix-steven-slater-jet-blue-reactions,0,3436040.story

BELLE HARBOR, N.Y. (WPIX) - From fed-up flight attendant to cult hero. JetBlue steward Steven Slater may have spent the night in jail, but he woke up to rockstar status in the social networking universe.

Tens of thousands of cyber-fans are celebrating Slater's tarmac tantrum, in which he cursed out a cabin full of passengers and then slid down the plane's inflatable exit chute.

"Slater for President," writes one Facebook fan.

"I love that he took the beer," says another, referring to reports that Slater grabbed alcohol from the aircraft's galley before sliding down to the pavement.

The stunt is no laughing matter to the Queens District Attorney. Prosecutors say the inflatable slide weighs 3,000 pounds and could have injured or killed airport crews had they been standing underneath.

Slatter was expected to be released from jail after posting $2,500 bail Tuesday. He's charged with reckless endangerment, trespassing, and criminal mischief. The charges could send him to prison for seven years.

Despite the criminal accusations, the Youtube nation seems firmly in Slater's corner.

Referring to the flight attendant's foul-mouthed resignation speech, one poster says, "I mean haven't we all at one point or another felt like we could do that, and if we did it would be the best day of our lives?"

Another Youtube video shows a teenage folk singer performing "The Ballad of Steven Slater," an original song she wrote hailing the 38-year-old flight attendant as a working man's hero.

"So when the world's oppressing you and you can't take no more," she sings. "Just remember Steven Slater and slide right out the door."

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[Rezny@gmail.com]

And rumor has it (HLN's "Showbiz Tonight")that they are planning a "reality"show if he gets off.But how can a person who is in prison (and he just may be there for 7 years)do a reality show?

[OH Nuts!]

I don't blame the poor guy. Bravo for him - I hope some nice door materializes for him - he derserves it.

My own personal wish is someone outs that ****/***** of a passenger. Just who the heck does she think she is defying an aircraft employee? Flight attendents and pilots are all well trained to save our butts on a plane. What if her bag had instead fell on an elderly person, a baby or a pregnant woman? What if that door she so cavarlierly opened had injured someone else? Charges need to be pressed against her -the passenger from hell - as well as a very long time banning from being an aircraft passenger. She's an accident waiting to happen.

Again, I hope someone outs that horrid passenger - she deserves a lot of wrath. After hearing about her antics, I swear I've seen rabid animals behave better.

[Cactus Jack]

I don't blame the poor guy. Bravo for him - I hope some nice door materializes for him - he derserves it.

My own personal wish is someone outs that ****/***** of a passenger. Just who the heck does she think she is defying an aircraft employee? Flight attendents and pilots are all well trained to save our butts on a plane. What if her bag had instead fell on an elderly person, a baby or a pregnant woman? What if that door she so cavarlierly opened had injured someone else? Charges need to be pressed against her -the passenger from hell - as well as a very long time banning from being an aircraft passenger. She's an accident waiting to happen.

Again, I hope someone outs that horrid passenger - she deserves a lot of wrath. After hearing about her antics, I swear I've seen rabid animals behave better. DITTO!

[Rezny@gmail.com]

Did they ever say what happened to the passsenger who started the whole thing?

[catlover79]

Did they ever say what happened to the passsenger who started the whole thing?
Not that I'm aware of.

[catlover79]

And rumor has it (HLN's "Showbiz Tonight")that they are planning a "reality"show if he gets off.But how can a person who is in prison (and he just may be there for 7 years)do a reality show?
Now why doesn't that surprise me?

[catlover79]

I don't blame the poor guy. Bravo for him - I hope some nice door materializes for him - he derserves it.

My own personal wish is someone outs that ****/***** of a passenger. Just who the heck does she think she is defying an aircraft employee? Flight attendents and pilots are all well trained to save our butts on a plane. What if her bag had instead fell on an elderly person, a baby or a pregnant woman? What if that door she so cavarlierly opened had injured someone else? Charges need to be pressed against her -the passenger from hell - as well as a very long time banning from being an aircraft passenger. She's an accident waiting to happen.

Again, I hope someone outs that horrid passenger - she deserves a lot of wrath. After hearing about her antics, I swear I've seen rabid animals behave better.
:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

[catlover79]

When I first read this, I was not aware that he had slid down the plane's
inflatable slide. I agree that is potentially dangerous and people could have
been hurt, but I still think that 7 years is a bit extreme. 2 years would be
more appropriate. How he acted was inexcuseable and unprofessional in
my opinion, but the woman is to blame as well and she should be punished
in some way as well.
The fact that he took a beer or two with him on the way down probably wasn't the brightest idea, either. ohno:

[OH Nuts!]

I suppose two wrongs don't make a right but I did hear he looked down before extending the slide to make sure no one was there. BUT....where is that ##@!% passenger. She should be fined up the a** as well banned from flying for at least 7 years (10 sounds even better)

[catlover79]

I suppose two wrongs don't make a right but I did hear he looked down before extending the slide to make sure no one was there. BUT....where is that ##@!% passenger. She should be fined up the a** as well banned from flying for at least 7 years (10 sounds even better)
Yeah, I'm surprised we haven't heard anything about her - yet.

[Dragonflies]

IMO he deserves everything he gets. The fact that he's being hailed a hero? All I can do is shake my head in amazement. What if he'd had a weapon, would those same people still think him a hero?

[catlover79]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/13/national/main6769013.shtml

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2010

Renegade Flight Attendant's Lawyer says Slater Misses Flying; JetBlue Says He's Out Pending Investigation

(CBS/AP) The renegade flight attendant who cursed out a passenger and emergency-chuted to folk-hero status thanked the world for its support and said he wants to go back to work.

Steven Slater, 38, said through his lawyer Thursday that he loves flying.

"His hope is to return to the aviation business," attorney Howard Turman told reporters as Slater stood by his side outside his home in Queens.

Slater's career appeared to end Monday when he went on the public address system after a JetBlue flight from Pittsburgh, swore at a passenger who he said had treated him rudely, grabbed a beer and exited via an emergency chute. He was later arrested.

Asked about Slater's desire to return to work, JetBlue spokesman Mateo Lleras said: "As of right now, he has been released of duty pending the investigation. There's nothing more I can say."

Turman portrayed his client as hardworking, loyal and surprised by his own overnight fame.

Slater "wants to thank the world for its understanding," Turman said, referring to the Internet and media response to his client's public unraveling.

"This is a man who only cares about his industry," the attorney said, adding that Slater especially cares about JetBlue, which "has been a fair and understanding airline."

Slater has been riding a wave of praise as a working man's hero pushed to his limit, but since Monday, passengers from the flight have challenged his account and said he was repeatedly rude and unprofessional, reports CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller.

Some onboard the flight have come forward to criticize him as brusque and cranky throughout the 90-minute trip. One passenger portrayed Slater as the instigator, saying he cursed without provocation at a woman who had asked about her bag.

Slater would not talk about his actions Thursday. He smiled silently for most of the 10-minute news conference, then offered a brief thanks to the public, saying, "It's been amazing, the support and love ... everything that's been brought to me."

Turman denied Slater was belligerent and said the entire affair can be blamed on a "lack of civility on the part of one passenger."

Passenger Lauren Dominijanni, 25, of Pittsburgh, said that during the trip, when she asked Slater for a wipe to clean up coffee that had been spilled on her seat, he rolled his eyes, blurted an exasperated "What?" and gestured to the gash on his head. He then told her he needed to take care of himself first, she said.

Later, after the plane landed, passengers said they heard Slater and other crew members repeatedly instruct a passenger to remain seated until the jet reached the gate. The traveler apparently didn't listen. Slater ultimately had to leave his seat to get the person to sit down.

Authorities said Slater had grabbed at least one beer from the jet's galley before jumping out. Turman denied that his client had been drinking during the flight.

Asked about Slater's references on a social networking site about his battle with addiction, Turman would not comment.

Slater faces charges of criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and trespassing.

[OH Nuts!]

The last I heard on the news was that they've interviewed scores of passengers on the plane and one can seem to remember the woman. If there was NO woman, then of course that changes everything. Guess its wait & see until the next installment of this drama.....As The Flight Attendant Turns lol

[catlover79]

Days of Our Flight Attendant!!!

[jasonbigley]

I remember one news station doing a poll on whether the guy should have a reality show or not. Ridiculous! Im so glad I do not have cable anymore. These news stations kept showing it over and over all day last week. Who cares! I caught the news clips of him on a relative's TV.