Comments on: Why was Delta Air Lines flight 745 stuck on the tarmac 392 minutes? http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/ Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott's site. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ilza http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-52568 ilza Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:33:01 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-52568 and guess how our feet will look like at the end of this ordeal - no way I would sit quietly - arrest me, whatever, but someone would have to let me out ! and guess how our feet will look like at the end of this ordeal – no way I would sit quietly – arrest me, whatever, but someone would have to let me out !

]]> By: James http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-39490 James Fri, 14 May 2010 15:58:18 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-39490 Yes, it is acceptable. Well, that is if they pay me my hourly wage for any time in excess of 20 minutes. Now do that for all passengers and the wait time will go down dramatically. It was inexcusable. Yes, it is acceptable. Well, that is if they pay me my hourly wage for any time in excess of 20 minutes. Now do that for all passengers and the wait time will go down dramatically. It was inexcusable.

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Travel Sinn | Hotel Sinn http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-37930 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Travel Sinn | Hotel Sinn Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:09:51 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-37930 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Down Town Hotels | Best Hotels http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-35270 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Down Town Hotels | Best Hotels Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:26:24 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-35270 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Travel Europe | Travel Asia http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-34798 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Travel Europe | Travel Asia Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:13:52 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-34798 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Cheap Hotels | Best Hotels | Cheap Travel http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-34663 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Cheap Hotels | Best Hotels | Cheap Travel Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:37:37 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-34663 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Travel Center | Travel Guide | Travel Package http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-34603 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Travel Center | Travel Guide | Travel Package Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:25:31 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-34603 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Cheap Hotels | Hotels Lodge http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-34342 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Cheap Hotels | Hotels Lodge Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:29:08 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-34342 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Discount Hotels | Cheap Hotels Guide http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-34207 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? | Discount Hotels | Cheap Hotels Guide Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:39:25 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-34207 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Rich Coleman http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-30103 Rich Coleman Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:12:15 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-30103 I would like to know how people with clastrophobia deal with this. I bring my meds with me when I travel, but I swear, if a plane was stuck even 1 hour, I would wig-out. I can't be the only travler like this either. So what is done during a panic attack? I would like to know how people with clastrophobia deal with this. I bring my meds with me when I travel, but I swear, if a plane was stuck even 1 hour, I would wig-out. I can’t be the only travler like this either. So what is done during a panic attack?

]]> By: Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? « YuvaBlog.in http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-24094 Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded — or Not? « YuvaBlog.in Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:00:52 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-24094 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Lisa S http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-24044 Lisa S Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:29:13 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-24044 @Meg, why do you have to wait 4 hours? Personally, if I am being held in a plane and my water has run out or I need to use a toilet and the crew won't let me, that is the end of my patience. I have been very puzzled by Chris' comments in the past that anything longer than 3 hours should not be allowed. Perhaps I am not such an experienced traveler as others on this site, but I think anything longer than an hour is too long. AND you shouldn't be forced to sit in those uncomfortable seats for an hour, but be allowed to walk around--terrorists be damned! If everyone is so afraid of terrorists, then no plane should be left sitting on the tarmac. Period. Perhaps I feel this way because I remember flying TWA in 1982 (my first plane trip) when people still dressed up, refreshments and food were served, and seats were actually comfortable. Since the airlines decided to change their business model from an unprofitable one to a sometimes profitable one, air travel has become a nightmare, necessary only because of the places I like to travel. Of course, if my employer offered unlimited vacation time, I would travel by ship to my destination, but that is not an option. I still don't understand why it is legal to hold passengers captive on a plane. @Meg, why do you have to wait 4 hours? Personally, if I am being held in a plane and my water has run out or I need to use a toilet and the crew won’t let me, that is the end of my patience. I have been very puzzled by Chris’ comments in the past that anything longer than 3 hours should not be allowed. Perhaps I am not such an experienced traveler as others on this site, but I think anything longer than an hour is too long. AND you shouldn’t be forced to sit in those uncomfortable seats for an hour, but be allowed to walk around–terrorists be damned! If everyone is so afraid of terrorists, then no plane should be left sitting on the tarmac. Period.

Perhaps I feel this way because I remember flying TWA in 1982 (my first plane trip) when people still dressed up, refreshments and food were served, and seats were actually comfortable. Since the airlines decided to change their business model from an unprofitable one to a sometimes profitable one, air travel has become a nightmare, necessary only because of the places I like to travel. Of course, if my employer offered unlimited vacation time, I would travel by ship to my destination, but that is not an option. I still don’t understand why it is legal to hold passengers captive on a plane.

]]> By: Lisa S http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-24043 Lisa S Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:20:39 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-24043 @Eric Smith You mean that if I called 911 saying I was having an asthma attack and the crew wouldn't give me water or let me get to a place where I could recline and breath fresh air after using my inhaler--stress is one my triggers--I would be charged with a felony? How is THAT legal? @Joe Farrell So does that mean that after telling a member of the crew that I no longer consent to being detained, I can call 911 WITHOUT being charged with a felony? How do you define reasonable period of time? @Eric Smith

You mean that if I called 911 saying I was having an asthma attack and the crew wouldn’t give me water or let me get to a place where I could recline and breath fresh air after using my inhaler–stress is one my triggers–I would be charged with a felony? How is THAT legal?

@Joe Farrell

So does that mean that after telling a member of the crew that I no longer consent to being detained, I can call 911 WITHOUT being charged with a felony? How do you define reasonable period of time?

]]> By: Worldtravel » Blog Archive » Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded? http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-24020 Worldtravel » Blog Archive » Passengers Bill of Rights Stranded? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:56:13 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-24020 [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...] [...] travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott has been reporting on stranded passengers incidents (most recently about a Delta flight on July 26 that left passengers trapped in their plane for 392 minutes) and the [...]

]]> By: Support Grows For Air Passenger Rights @ Coach Class http://www.elliott.org/blog/why-was-delta-air-lines-flight-745-stuck-on-the-tarmac-392-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-23988 Support Grows For Air Passenger Rights @ Coach Class Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:04:43 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=8322#comment-23988 [...] ATA says the airlines working on the problem. But it seems, as Chris Elliott reveals in his analysis of the latest Air Travel Consumer Report, they’re not working hard enough. [...] [...] ATA says the airlines working on the problem. But it seems, as Chris Elliott reveals in his analysis of the latest Air Travel Consumer Report, they’re not working hard enough. [...]

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