Union scumbag abusing passengers as part of a labor dispute. I’m not sure why you would insist on mollycoddling this socialist idiot.
Off base. There are extremely complex FAA rules governing pilot duty hours. Legitimate disputes are not uncommon in instances where things do not as planned (the rules are new, and most airlines are finding out that their interpretations are not valid after the FAA steps in). The original aircraft had a mechanical issue, this was the replacement aircraft. If the crew had been on duty for that time, it is reasonable to assume that the Captain did not deem himself or his crew fit for duty. That is his RESPONSIBILITY under the law. The airline only cares about getting the flight to the destination safely. The airline does NOT by awl certify a crew member is fit for duty. ONLY a pilot can determine that for himself. That is not union rules, that is FAR 117. Look it up.
I did not mean to give the impression he should be molycoddled. I just wonder how he could be arrested in what was a civil law dispute concerning employement. Maybe he was fired and refused to leave the premisis. The facts are still foggy. If he is a Muslim they should deport the idjit.