Well since the event was supposed to have occured on Dec 25, then that provided plenty of time for any number of people to pass this story on to the press and CAIR. BTW, is the NY Times the first paper to cover the story. My experience is taht they often take their time and/or never publish some things. I heard it on TV either the 25th or 26th so the story was out there before the NY Times article.
He also said that it is unfortunate that some have escalated a situation that could have been resolved into an opportunity for a "cheap headline." His message also said that more information would be released soon to buttress AA's position.
Yes, the incident has made them look pretty stupid to all but the rabid, lets lock up all arab crowd. One week they let a terrorist on board with a bomb, the next they ban a Secret Service agent without even checking his Identity and they failed to have an armed Arab at the gate detained for further questioning. That plus the public admission that Airline ID's are stolen all the time and can be easily faked must give their potential customers great confidence in the system.
YOu may think the Agent will get fired over this but I say if there is any way, this pilot will find himself among the next group of American layoffs for bringing this unwanted publicity down on the airline. And while you think those here on FR are with you and the Airline, all most of the public knows is one week American let a terrorist on board with a bomb and then the next week, they booted a Secret Service agent. That dont make American look good.
Lots of the public who listen to talk radio, especially here in Dallas, think the agent is a putz. Mark Davis, in his national show today, called the pilot a "hero."
The chairman has full confidence in his crew and in what has happened.
One week they let a terrorist on board with a bomb, the next they ban a Secret Service agent without even checking his Identity and they failed to have an armed Arab at the gate detained for further questioning.
"They" didn't let a terrorist on board; the French government is in charge of security at Charles deGaulle airport.
You're starting to get hysterical again, Dave. I know you're pissed that nobody here agrees with you, except that Aussie.
I'm sure when there's a calm resolution of this, because it's in EVERYBODY'S best interest, you'll claim victory.
AA's gonna come out smelling like a rose, and the agent will too.
Left out in the cold will be the professional pimps, Jim Relman and CAIR.