[Libertarian444]

Morus, who is based in Los Angeles and doubles as a spokesman for the Delta pilots union

As a former military officer, Morus wanted to recognize the soldiers in some way, but at the same time not show support for the Iraq war, which he opposed.

Funny how when little Kirsten needed a pilot's opinion for her story, the first person she found in her rolodex was the spokesman for the union

[DonQ]

They're right about how Southwestern staff is encouraged to be funny.

But, with reference to the underlying story of a pilot who asked passengers to talk up Christianity, if I had been a passenger I would have been Very Negative. I am nervous enough about flying ... if the pilot suddenly expressed his strong desire that I promptly "get right with God", I would start to think that the plane was gonna crash!

[cynicom]

I wonder if we would be having this conversation if the pilot announced he had just returned from Mecca where he had a wonderful time.

[Eala]

Bob Morus got some basic advice about talking on the intercom

They need either aural feedback or more training. Far too often I can't hear what the pilot is saying, sometimes he's way too loud.

[tcuoohjohn]

Well...I can tell you this. The American Pilot That asked for a Christian head count and refered to those who didn't have their hands raised as " crazy" is a nutball. He has no business in command of an aircraft. If I had been on that aircraft my first thought would have been " My God..were being hijacked."

If The Captain wishes to evangelize then let him do it on his own time and his own wallet. I don't want to fly with ' Captain Evangel, Nutball of the Skies'

Let him pull together investors and create " Jesus Airlines" where Jesus is always the co-pilot.

( and yes...I am a Christian..A staunch Catholic though some of my more bumptious Christian brethren often dispute whether a Catholic is truly a Christian.)

[Zack Nguyen]

One of AirTran Airways' most popular pilots is Michael D. "Mad Dog" Watson...

LOL - I don't know that I'd want get on a plane piloted by someone named "Mad Dog."