A family gets kicked off a Southwest flight for a tweet - The Orange Mane

Johnykbr · 07-23-2014, 08:13 AM

Apparently an A-lister tried to get his children to board with him but the flight attendant said no so he tweeted her name and the gate at DIA.

I got to say though...I freaking hate it when I purchase to board early on Southwest and people sneak their whole families in line or save seats. I think what this guy tried to do was cheap but Southwest overreacted.

What are your thoughts?

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/0...e-after-tweet/

gyldenlove · 07-23-2014, 09:29 AM

Meh, he is a tool and the gate woman did what all airport personnel do these days, overreact and behave like little kings.

B-Large · 07-23-2014, 09:54 AM

Don't make a ruckus at the airport- there is a zero tolerance policy, why is that so hard for people to understand?

nyuk nyuk · 07-23-2014, 10:00 AM

The thing about the internet is that when you complain about someone and include their name, there's a chance they can receive threats.

ghwk · 07-23-2014, 10:10 AM

You know if he was trying to get other adults on that would be one thing, but as a parent? If I have a 6 and 9 yr old with me I'd do the same thing he did but without the douche tweet part. I think most passengers are pretty tolerant when it comes to the kid stuff. Mind you I'm not talking about trying to get 10 kids on either. Gate agent blew it, he blew it and didn't realize not everyone agrees with your opinion when you tweet. Expect backlash.

kappys · 07-23-2014, 01:48 PM

Don't they already let families board after the A group anyway?

What a douche

Rohirrim · 07-23-2014, 01:59 PM

Someday, every individual will be an online brand and your rating and reputation will dictate your access to the economy. Kind of like a credit rating, but taken to an exponential level of intrusion. Already, everyone should be aware that everything they say and do (especially on line) is no longer private.
http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=115939

Rigs11 · 07-23-2014, 03:09 PM

Thanks Obama!

barryr · 07-23-2014, 04:33 PM

If only he and his family were illegal, they could board without much problems or ID.

07-23-2014, 08:13 AM	#1
Johnykbr Ring of Famer 2.0: Now with three speeds! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,112 Adopt-a-Bronco: BVP	A family gets kicked off a Southwest flight for a tweet Apparently an A-lister tried to get his children to board with him but the flight attendant said no so he tweeted her name and the gate at DIA. I got to say though...I freaking hate it when I purchase to board early on Southwest and people sneak their whole families in line or save seats. I think what this guy tried to do was cheap but Southwest overreacted. What are your thoughts? http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/0...e-after-tweet/

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07-23-2014, 09:29 AM	#2
gyldenlove Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Næstved, DK Posts: 12,223 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	Meh, he is a tool and the gate woman did what all airport personnel do these days, overreact and behave like little kings.

07-23-2014, 09:54 AM	#3
B-Large Pork Hanger Oily Variety Bohunk Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 10,190	Don't make a ruckus at the airport- there is a zero tolerance policy, why is that so hard for people to understand?

07-23-2014, 10:00 AM	#4
nyuk nyuk Denver Native Your President Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Somewhere you don't want me to be Posts: 2,771 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paxton Lynch	The thing about the internet is that when you complain about someone and include their name, there's a chance they can receive threats.

07-23-2014, 10:10 AM	#5
ghwk Ring of Famer Survivor survivor! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,054 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton's C3-C5	You know if he was trying to get other adults on that would be one thing, but as a parent? If I have a 6 and 9 yr old with me I'd do the same thing he did but without the douche tweet part. I think most passengers are pretty tolerant when it comes to the kid stuff. Mind you I'm not talking about trying to get 10 kids on either. Gate agent blew it, he blew it and didn't realize not everyone agrees with your opinion when you tweet. Expect backlash.

07-23-2014, 01:48 PM	#6
kappys Ring of Famer “It will be of little avail to the Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,100	Don't they already let families board after the A group anyway? What a douche

07-23-2014, 01:59 PM	#7
Rohirrim Partisan "Push forward." Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Trumpville (like Potterville, but stupider) Posts: 73,718	Someday, every individual will be an online brand and your rating and reputation will dictate your access to the economy. Kind of like a credit rating, but taken to an exponential level of intrusion. Already, everyone should be aware that everything they say and do (especially on line) is no longer private. http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=115939

07-23-2014, 03:09 PM	#8
Rigs11 Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 8,816	Thanks Obama!

07-23-2014, 04:33 PM	#9
barryr Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14,922 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	If only he and his family were illegal, they could board without much problems or ID.