How much you wanna’ bet a lawsuit comes out of this? Passengers on a plane bound for England were flying along when all of a sudden announcement came on to inform them they were all about to become fish food.
Oops.
Fox News reports:
Passengers flying over the Atlantic were terrified when it was announced twice that their plane could be about to crash.
British Airways (BA) Flight 206 was at 35,000 feet (10,668 meters), halfway from Miami to London’s Heathrow Airport, when the taped message was played by accident.
Screams rang out as it was repeated straightaway.
An Edinburgh man said, “It was about 3:00am. An alarm sounded, and we were told we were about to land in the sea. I thought we were going to die. My wife was crying, and passengers were screaming. Then they played an announcement telling us to just ignore the warnings.”
Another passenger said, “When we landed, they were handing out letters apologizing, but it was the worst experience of my life. I don’t think BA should get away with this.”
So instead of being happy that you’re still alive and not at the bottom of the ocean, you’re going to be angry and mad that some stupid recording scared the snot out of you for a few minutes. Just take it as a reminder that life is short and fleeting and be grateful for every second. Hey, be grateful it was only the recording device that malfunctioned.
Wouldn’t you just love to hear someone go through something like this and say it just made everything in their life better? It made them count their blessings or forgive some old grudge? Instead, we’d rather whine and lawyer up.
January 17, 2012 at 11:36 pm
"Attention passengers: We will be serving a three course dinner followed by cocktails or the beverage of your choice. When you arrive at your gate, please enjoy greeting your family and friends who are waiting for you. Thank you."
"We apologize, this accidental message was a recording from 1996. Please do not sue us. And no, we aren't even giving you peanuts. Or water. For eight hours. Enjoy your flight."
😉
January 18, 2012 at 2:44 am
two stories:
1) this happened to a friend of mine years ago, the plane actually did almost crash. It did have the good effect you mentioned — she took a good look at her life.
2) we were flying over the Arabian Gulf, it was very fast, we could feel a very quick descent as were coming in to land. The pilot came on and said, "Flight attendants, please review emergency landing procedures." I grabbed my husbands hand — I despise flying and had pretty much already made my 'last confession.' A friend described the feeling well, "I think I would have wet my knickers."
January 18, 2012 at 2:50 am
Amazing how people react. Wonder if it's a new thing, but I'm betting it is.
Almost 20 years ago, my aunt survived a commercial airliner crash in Korea. I bet she wishes it were just a take back announcement. She is still alive, but her health is horrible due to the crash.
These people need to just be thankful they're alive.
January 18, 2012 at 5:47 pm
You only get a recorded message telling you you're going to die? No heartfelt "nice to know you" from the cockpit? I don't mind things automated, but when I'm falling to my death I like that personal touch.