A Delta Airlines connection flight was cancelled last Thursday, after two female flight attendants engaged in a catfight. According to the Associated Press, Rochester-to-Atlanta-bound Delta Connection Flight 887 was forced to return to the departure gate after one of the passengers fell ill. Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines spokesman Joe Williams states that there was no physical contact between the dueling attendants, merely a “verbal disagreement.”
Passenger Steve Mazur contradicts Williams’ statement, saying that the women, “Apparently got into a fistfight. The pilot decided to kick everyone off the plane.” Fellow passenger Corey Minton adds that they were ordered to disembark because “stewardesses were fighting.”
Delta damage-controlled the situation by finding alternate travel arrangements for passengers, but likely won’t be able to erase the salacious image of flight attendants scratching one another’s eyes out. Both women have been put on leave until an internal investigation can be done. Says Williams, “The activity described is not acceptable.”
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We’re back! And this time we’ve brought you a show straight from the Vegas strip.
In this week’s episode – we discuss a new ban on Indian rail rooftop travel, monitoring pilot’s conversations in the cockpit, where the first body scanners will appear in the United States, and a little history behind America’s favorite playground.
Bruce has packing tips for one of the most remote destinations in the West; Aaron will show you the right way to prepare sushi, and only one of us ends up getting married in Vegas; stay tuned to find out who…
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Elliott.org, Chris Elliotts excellent travel blog, posted the third United Airline’s bashing video from Dave Carroll, the man behind United Breaks Guitars. That’s right, a third song and video. Did you even know that there had been a second? Look, we get it, United broke this dude’s guitar. And the airline has a pretty dodgy customer service record. Most American legacy carriers do. And people love ripping on airlines, the TSA, airports, airplanes, airplane food, rolling luggage, the weather and virtually anything else that you can think of that may or may not be travel related. There are a lot of easy (and often deserving) targets for scorn, mockery and bitterness out there. But at what point does a campaign become less about the cause and more about shameless self-promotion?
Dave Carroll may have wandered away from advocacy and towards fame-grabbing somewhere along the way. His second video garnered nearly 1/8 the viewers of the original. Could he be desperate to remain in the limelight? You probably didn’t even know who Dave Carroll was until you read the first sentence of this post. We know the song but not the person. Why? Probably because we don’t care that much.
So, while his songs are catchy and his message is still accurate, we’re left wondering what the endgame is here. United has responded to both of his previous videos. So, at this point, it all seems kind of selfish. But maybe we’re just cynical.
What do you think of Dave Carroll’s motivations for producing a third United Airlines-related song and video? Vote below and share in the comments.
Hiking is, of course, a common outdoor sport and leisure activity, enjoyed by millions of people every day. However, there are several hiking trails throughout the world that only the bravest would attempt. They’re dangerous and are only meant for the most adventurous of people (or the craziest!). The videos below provide a glimpse into seven of the world’s most dangerous hiking trails. Pull on your gloves, your hiking boots — and your Brave Hat! — and check these out.
A hike through Spain‘s El Caminito del Rey (“The King’s Little Pathway”) is not for the faint of heart. In fact, the narrow pathways, incredible height, and sharp rocks below are the stuff of nightmares. I don’t know how the person filmed and walked at the same time.
Hiking takes on a completely different look at Mount Hua, which has been called “the world’s most dangerous hike” This is the perfect hiking spot for those who have dreamed of hiking on old wood chained to the side of a mountain thousands of feet in the air. The clip gets really nerve-racking at about the 2-minute mark (not surprisingly, that’s where the occasional expletive slips out…).
If caves and wild life are your thing a hike through Tennessee‘s Mount LeConte may be just what the doctor ordered. Just beware of the bats and the really steep inclines. Fortunately, this video has a really nice tour guide explaining all the dangers and annoyances.
Machu Picchu offers beautiful sights, stunning flora, and one of the steepest tumbles — I mean hiking trails — in the world. Don’t. Look. Down.
Angel’s Landing in Utah is one of the narrowest hiking trails in the world. Those who are afraid of heights or small spaces may want to skip this incredibly sheer hiking trail.
The Philippines‘ Mount Pinatubo attracts adrenaline-junkies from all over the world. The views are stunning, the paths are steep, and… Oh yeah!, it’s a volcano that erupted in 1991. Be sure to bring your rock climbing equipment, and your lucky rabbit’s foot.
Just for grins, here’s another clip of Mount Hua, further proving this hike is best reserved for those who love taking the stairs. [Ed’s note: instead of “Beautiful Day,” the most appropriate U2 song should’ve been “Vertigo.”]
Crazy stuff happens when you lock people up in a metal tube with poor air circulation. Some freak out, others may start dancing. We’ve collected some of the funniest video clips from on board.
Riverdance on a plane? You bet! And I found it just as annoying as on the ground. ” Crazy lady freaks out” is about as creative as I could get with this one. She’s either loopy, or she managed to pop a couple of “special cookies” in the bathroom before landing.
Not a real clip, but this sketch from “How to irritate people” is a must watch (unless you are a pilot looking for fun things to do to us passengers).
This rapping Southwest Airlines flight attendant is brilliant – we’ve featured him before here on Gadling, but in case you missed him, this is a must watch.
“I’m going to be die – shoot me” – This is a pretty sad clip, but somehow I couldn’t help laughing. Poor guy is clearly freaking out.
“Tazed and confused in Vegas” would make a good name for a movie. But it is also what happened to this big guy. Being Tazed can’t be fun – but being Tazed on a plane must really suck.
This is what can happen when you offer live video programming. It is why airlines never pick “Final Destination” as the in-flight movie.
And finally, have you ever wondered what zero-G vomit looks like? Wonder no more! (Strong stomach required!)
