OakCliffTri wrote:
JSA wrote:
OakCliffTri wrote:
JSA wrote:
rick_pcfl wrote:
I can agree with one of his points. There is no way that the flight crew should miss anyone still on the plane. Not because of "traumatized" people like her, but because of the nutcase who has enough knowledge to sabotage the plane for the next flight.
There were a couple experts interviewed in a couple of the links I posted who stated the plane have been inspected first by the cleaning crew, then by the maintenance crew, before it was put into service the next day, so, she would have been found and pre-flight safety checks would have detected any sabotage.
Ok, so the plane would have been inspected inside/outside before the next take-off but shouldn't they confirm there are no persons on the plane before parking it for the night so that the plane can't be stolen and flown away in the middle of the night? Or blown up on site? A hijacked plane is not terribly far-fetched idea and could lead to another 9-11 type attack
(all of that said, I'm with you, JSA- she's milking this to get some air time and some money. She's proven herself a liar and her story is suspect. Blep, I'm with you in that the crew should have seen her whether she was across the seats, on the floor, in the bathroom, in a closet or hiding in the cockpit. There's a lot that doesn't make sense here and hearing from the crew would be a good start.)
She's locked in the plane, after making it through TSA. But, you still think she could blow up the plane at the terminal, in the middle of the night? You think she is going to fly away? How??? She could not even back up from the gate...
Truth be told, I agree someone should have found her. But, I also firmly believe her situation was caused by her and, as a result, the airline has zero liability if she files a claim. She should be chastised for her stupidity, especially in light of her desire for her 15 minutes and a payday.
Come on, you're smarter than that. You're right, THIS CHICK could not get out of the door but a properly motivated person who also hid out on the plane but instead of $$ and fame had the motivation of stealing the plane for whatever reason, could have, given these circumstances. As for blowing up the plane, again, right, SHE could not get explosives through TSA (presumably) but a properly motivated person could access a fuel truck or other incendiary device in the plane maintenance hanger and use that to cause damage. I saw something similar happen in a James Bond flick
Seems like we are talking about two different points here. Are we talking about this woman's claim against the airline or are we talking about a potential security breach?
Sounds like we both agree she has no claim or at least should not be entitled to anything. Correct?
As to the other argument, regarding a security breach - let me get this straight. Your position is that a terrorist COULD get an explosive device into the plane, but, instead of detonating it when it is full of people, would wait until midnight, when the plane and the airport were empty. Do I have that right?
Or ... you think she could get to a fuel truck or incendiary device in the hanger. Ummmm ... how would she get out of the plane? Per her story, she was "40-50" feet in the air and could not get down until a ladder truck was driven to the door. So, how would your terrorist get out of the plane? Also, why would she hide on the plane? Why not hide in the airport, then exit to the maintenance hanger? How does it make sense to stay in the plane, if your goal is the maintenance hanger?
Why not crawl down the luggage ramp? That would give access to the tarmac and all those incendiary devices you believe are in the maintenance hanger.
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