Airline Bomb Threat
So, I don't mean to post too often, but I feel this is somewhat noteworth.
Anyone hear about that plane, which flew from Las Vegas to Bradley international in Hartford CT? The one that was landed in Omaha Nebraska? Well... I was on that flight.
So, we're flying along, and I noticed a major change in the engine sound for about 5 minutes or so and was kindof confused. Finally the Pilot told us that we were landing in Omaha because some drunk person who missed the flight in Las Vegas had threatened to blow up the airplane. And that no-one was allowed to use the bathrooms. So... we landed in Omaha, and taxi'd off to the middle of nowhere. Then... we sat there... for a very long time.
Finally they had us get out of the plane, but leave our luggage. It was 10F outside, so they let us take jackets etc. They bussed us off to a warehouse where we sat for a while, and they gave us chips, candy, and water, and finally let everyone pee. While we were off the plane they ran dogs through it to check for explosives and decided everything was chill. They then bussed us back over to the airplane. The airplane then taxi'd over to the airport, got refueled and crud, and took off again.
Except that the entire affair was completely rediculas (I cracked up when he announced it), it was handled fairly well.
It's very interesting to watch people in situations like this. Lots of people make slightly off-color jokes, they get a lot more friendly. Suddenly I was having a lively conversation with the woman sitting next to me on the plane, all about what each of us do and where were from and all of that stuff. It was also interesting too see what people complained about. Not being able to smoke, having to leave kids toys.
It was odd that they DIDN'T actually sniff US with dogs. No doubt this post will be read by the FBI or homeland security or something. I'm sorry for giving away that little "secret", but we all know security by obscurity is bull anyway, so give it up.
Anyway, surprise surprise, it was no big deal, and I got here safe, about 4 hours late (4.10 AM.. officially 3:15, I have no idea how that works).
Anyone hear about that plane, which flew from Las Vegas to Bradley international in Hartford CT? The one that was landed in Omaha Nebraska? Well... I was on that flight.
So, we're flying along, and I noticed a major change in the engine sound for about 5 minutes or so and was kindof confused. Finally the Pilot told us that we were landing in Omaha because some drunk person who missed the flight in Las Vegas had threatened to blow up the airplane. And that no-one was allowed to use the bathrooms. So... we landed in Omaha, and taxi'd off to the middle of nowhere. Then... we sat there... for a very long time.
Finally they had us get out of the plane, but leave our luggage. It was 10F outside, so they let us take jackets etc. They bussed us off to a warehouse where we sat for a while, and they gave us chips, candy, and water, and finally let everyone pee. While we were off the plane they ran dogs through it to check for explosives and decided everything was chill. They then bussed us back over to the airplane. The airplane then taxi'd over to the airport, got refueled and crud, and took off again.
Except that the entire affair was completely rediculas (I cracked up when he announced it), it was handled fairly well.
It's very interesting to watch people in situations like this. Lots of people make slightly off-color jokes, they get a lot more friendly. Suddenly I was having a lively conversation with the woman sitting next to me on the plane, all about what each of us do and where were from and all of that stuff. It was also interesting too see what people complained about. Not being able to smoke, having to leave kids toys.
It was odd that they DIDN'T actually sniff US with dogs. No doubt this post will be read by the FBI or homeland security or something. I'm sorry for giving away that little "secret", but we all know security by obscurity is bull anyway, so give it up.
Anyway, surprise surprise, it was no big deal, and I got here safe, about 4 hours late (4.10 AM.. officially 3:15, I have no idea how that works).