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Internet praising The pilot of American Airlines provides free drinks and apologizes for the delay.

On May 21, an unprecedented gesture took place on board. An American Airlines flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Puerto Vallarta. A pilot entered a plane’s cabin to personally apologize to passengers for a delayed takeoff and offer them free drinks.

A flight captain can be seen entering the cabin and moving down the aisle of the aircraft while speaking to economy passengers in a video that was posted to Twitter. He greets the passengers with a joke, saying, “How are we doing, guys? Another excellent departure by American Airlines that leaves on schedule, right?

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I’m sorry about that, but we’ll try to get you there as soon as we can. After an overview of the issues that caused the flight delay, he provides more confidence by saying, “We’ll pedal as fast as we can, we’ll give you an update [landing] time as soon as we get airborne, any questions before we go?” He says, “We’re gonna give you a good ride,” after describing the weather and the expected flight time.

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Sami Muhonen, the user who posted the video to Twitter, also asserted that the pilot made an offer to give the passengers free beverages, with American Airlines covering the expense. According to Sami, “This is customer service.” Many others expressed gratitude for the deed, with one writing: “We love Captain Rod! He is superior. He’s so great, aww. Love this!” commented another user.

I have traveled a lot but this has never happened. The captain himself comes face to face to tell why we are late and of course apologized. Also promised to provide free drinks on the @AmericanAir bill. This is customer service. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/gSLyy9wFlq— Sami Muhonen (@samimuho) May 21, 2023

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A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.