Boy Scouts (38 total) bumped from flight (Delta), (forced to) rent bus to make national competition

ajc.com ^ | 8-1-09 | MASHAUN D. SIMON

[PalmettoMason]

Yeah, this is probably going to result in some bad PR for the airline.

But, when I returned to the US from the Persian Gulf in '91, I (along with two other guys who were also returning) caught a Delta flight from Atlanta to the west coast. We were still wearing our "chocolate chips" when we boarded the aircraft and the flight crew prompted an ovation from the other passengers. Once we were airborne, the flight attendants told us that they had asked the passengers in the rear of the plane if they would mind moving forward (the bird was nowhere near full). They gave three tired Soldiers the entire rear portion of the aircraft, gave us the headphones for the in flight movie, and parked a beverage cart in our private little section and told us to enjoy whatever we wanted from it, that the crew had agreed to split the cost for whatever we consumed.

I'm sorry this happened to the Scouts, but sometimes "stuff" happens. Delta's folks did right by me, and for that I have to cut them a little slack.

[ghostcat]

To the OA Brothers on the thread, I just got word back from the Pre-Ordeal team that I have been coaching for the last 2 years who are competing at Noac. They are officially in the top five teams in the Nation and are under consideration for the #1 spot. I hope to know the final standings by Thursday!!!! To say I am stoked would be an understatement!!!

Ghostcat - Ceremonies Adviser - Lii Chapter, Tu Cubin Noonie Lodge 508.

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