Pilot refuses to land over unfastened seatbelts

[Nereus]

I am sure that we have all seen these idiots in action:

Pilot's shocking announcement after passengers refuse to buckle seatbelts

https://au.news.yahoo.com/pilots-shocki ... 21687.html

A plane passenger has revealed what can happen if you refuse to fasten your seatbelt upon landing, with one airline's 'strict' seatbelt rules going viral on TikTok.

The pilot of a Scoot airline flight from Bali to Singapore delayed the landing and circled the plane around until the passengers strapped themselves in.

Passenger Audi Khalid documented the announcement, as well as what happened after.

"Ladies and gentlemen this is your captain speaking," the pilot announced over the plane speaker system. "We have decided to discontinue the approach into Singapore Changi Airport and this was because I was informed that we still have passengers who are not seated with seatbelts securely fastened."

He explained that they were "legally not able to land the the aircraft if the cabin is not secure", and that the plane would be flying around for take two.

"We are now turning around again for another approach and if we have to do another missed approach for the same reason, the airport police will be involved and they will take the necessary action," he said.

Police board flight due to actions of passengers

Once the plane had finally landed 30 minutes later, according to the Strait Times, a flight attendant announced that police would be boarding the plane either way, due to the inappropriate behaviour by the passengers involved.

"We have been informed that the local authorities will be boarding the aircraft," she said in the TikTok. "Please remain seated and keep the aisle ways clear. Disembarkation will be commenced as soon as clearance is given."

Mr Khalid recorded the police coming onboard and escorting those responsible off the plane, as well as them being questioned in Singapore Changi Airport.

Plane could not land for safety reasons

A spokeswoman for Scoot confirmed that the plane could not land for the safety of everyone onboard.

“For the safety of passengers during flight, all passengers are required to be seated and to have their seatbelts securely fastened for take-off and landing, or until the seatbelt sign has been turned off,” she told local media.

“The well-being of our customers and staff is our priority and we do not condone behaviour that compromises flight safety. Scoot will take appropriate actions against any passenger who may risk the safety of our customers and staff.”

Social media users react to seatbelt scenario

The video went viral on TikTok, being viewed more than 2.7 million times and almost 3000 people commenting their thoughts on the situation.

One person believed the passenger was behaving in a "selfish manner" and was "wasting air fuel".

"This happened on my flight to Montreal," another piped in. "The woman stood up and started taking her bags out as soon as the descent was announced and wouldn’t sit down, let alone put a seatbelt on. She just kept repeating 'but I have a tight connection'."

Others also praised the action of the pilot and cabin crew for trying to keep everyone safe and follow the rules.

"Omg when you have that type of Captain, you truly feel supported as a crew," one person said. "Hats off commander."

"Good Job, captain," another said.

"The way the captain and crew had to apologise FOR the people who didn't secure their seatbelts," a third person said.

[Green Nomad]

I was on a flight into Dubai or somewhere in middleast, I fly many times a year so cannot remember exactly where, and some passengers stood and reached for overhead lockers as soon as we had touched down. Obviously the stewardess shouted for them to sit down, but when the aircraft braked on the runway one of the idiots went ass over tit in the aisle. He got no sympathy of course. I do not think these people appreciate what could happen, even during taxiing.

[Dannie Boy]

I’ve worked and travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Subcontinent and I’m afraid to say that I saw numerous examples of people ignoring the seatbelt signs on planes - somewhat similar to the “me first” scenario witnessed in Thailand.


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[Green Nomad]

I would not be very happy if myself or any of my family or friends travelling with me got injured by one of these people "flying" around the cabin and causing injury.

[Green Nomad]

Passengers should be fined for ignoring the flight attendants for any rule broken, some people are of the opinion that they have paid good money for the flight and can do what they want. Perhaps after their initial refusal the crew could note this and then the senior purser could report when landed for the airline to bill them.

I could mention several occurances over my years of travelling, some action needs to be taken. Its one of my pet peeves when I fly, as you guys may now realise.

[Ginjaninja]

I’ve worked and travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Subcontinent and I’m afraid to say that I saw numerous examples of people ignoring the seatbelt signs on planes - somewhat similar to the “me first” scenario witnessed in Thailand.

Seen it countless times in the Middle East. Coming in for landing, fetching their bags from the overhead lockers, phones on and calls made..
Another pet hate is the rush to stand in the aisle when reaching the gate. Hurry up and wait for 100+ passengers to get off, including wanting to jump over you when seated in my preferred aisle seat. Hence why I usually prefer to sit as far back in the plane as possible.
The joys of frequent flying.

[pharvey]

I’ve worked and travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Subcontinent and I’m afraid to say that I saw numerous examples of people ignoring the seatbelt signs on planes - somewhat similar to the “me first” scenario witnessed in Thailand.

Seen it countless times in the Middle East. Coming in for landing, fetching their bags from the overhead lockers, phones on and calls made..
Another pet hate is the rush to stand in the aisle when reaching the gate. Hurry up and wait for 100+ passengers to get off, including wanting to jump over you when seated in my preferred aisle seat. Hence why I usually prefer to sit as far back in the plane as possible.
The joys of frequent flying.

I've been lucky enough to travel extensively though work (and a few holidays) and I've seen this type of cr@p all over, but undoubtedly the worst being in Asia (minus the likes of Japan) and worst of the lot by a country mile were/are the Chinese. Travelling to/from and around China could make your blood boil at times.
Always a cacophony sound with mobile phones opening up and screamed greetings just prior to touchdown, then moments later during taxiing the mission was to leap across/push past fellow passengers towards the ultimate goal of grabbing hand luggage and gaining at least an extra 2ft and 0.5 sec on their exit from the plane - all whilst screaming their collective displeasure at the delay......Come to think of it, I really don't miss that side of things.

[Nereus]

......Come to think of it, I really don't miss that side of things.

You and me both mate! After around 25 years of 28/28 day rotation shifts, I have not set foot on a plane since 2013!

[dtaai-maai]

The worst flight I've ever been on was undoubtedly Biman Airlines from Dhaka to Hong Kong in the mid-80s. My memory of it is not complete - I don't think there were goats wandering up and down the aisle or people cooking on a paraffin stove, but I can't be 100% sure... What I do remember is that it was the least confidence-inspiring experience, and, while I'm not normally a nervous flier, landing at HK was done with buttocks clenched and eyes closed.

...and worst of the lot by a country mile were/are the Chinese. Travelling to/from and around China could make your blood boil at times.
Always a cacophony sound with mobile phones opening up and screamed greetings just prior to touchdown, then moments later during taxiing the mission was to leap across/push past fellow passengers towards the ultimate goal of grabbing hand luggage and gaining at least an extra 2ft and 0.5 sec on their exit from the plane - all whilst screaming their collective displeasure at the delay......Come to think of it, I really don't miss that side of things.

Yes, but let's be honest, Pietro, it's not all bad. After all, you first met the LHG when she tried to climb across your lap to get out and got caught up on something...

[Lost]

Yes, but let's be honest, Pietro, it's not all bad. After all, you first met the LHG when she tried to climb across your lap to get out and got caught up on something...

Need a fact check on this here, Pete.

[pharvey]

Yes, but let's be honest, Pietro, it's not all bad. After all, you first met the LHG when she tried to climb across your lap to get out and got caught up on something...

Ahh, the days of "lap climbing"..... I'm a sure a term that can no longer be used, or in my case...

Need a fact check on this here, Pete.

Oh I shall take the 5th "Trump" on this one..... Lies damn you! LIES I TELL YOU!!

[Big Boy]

The worst flight I've ever been on was undoubtedly Biman Airlines from Dhaka to Hong Kong in the mid-80s. My memory of it is not complete - I don't think there were goats wandering up and down the aisle or people cooking on a paraffin stove, but I can't be 100% sure...

Similarly, my worst (actually I find it quite amusing now) flight experience was my first ever Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok in 1990. We stopped at Bombay to to pick up passengers. No sooner had we left Bombay when there was a little old Indian lady building a fire to cook her food in the aisle.

It was one of those never forgotten moments that make your holiday memorable Mind you, Aeroflot food was pretty grim.

If ever there was an airline where the hostesses couldn't care less, it was Aeroflot. Their main objective was confiscating batteries (never to be seen again) from every portable device carried onto the aircraft. The Sony Walkman was in its heyday, and they had a field day gathering their swag.

[deepee]

Just before C19 hit we were waiting to depart on our regular Thai Airways afternoon flight from Perth to BKK.
Saw a bunch of cleaners arrive to service the plane then leave the aircraft hastily looking pretty animated. Moments later a bunch of airport police exited from the plane followed by a covered corpse on a stretcher.
Seems the dead passenger had been left on the plane since its early morning arrival in Perth.Just how beggars belief.
Our flight was delayed a couple of hours and we heard that the crew had gotten pretty spooked at the thought of having to fly on a now un blessed plane.
The flight eventually left fully loaded with the Thai passengers very anxious and wondering what seat the poor old fellow had been in.
A guy a couple of rows ahead of use found his seat belt all tangled up under the seat and the seat cover appeared to have been badly fitted.....

[404cameljockey]

The worst flight I've ever been on was undoubtedly Biman Airlines from Dhaka to Hong Kong in the mid-80s. My memory of it is not complete - I don't think there were goats wandering up and down the aisle or people cooking on a paraffin stove, but I can't be 100% sure...

Similarly, my worst (actually I find it quite amusing now) flight experience was my first ever Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok in 1990. We stopped at Bombay to to pick up passengers. No sooner had we left Bombay when there was a little old Indian lady building a fire to cook her food in the aisle.

It was one of those never forgotten moments that make your holiday memorable Mind you, Aeroflot food was pretty grim.

If ever there was an airline where the hostesses couldn't care less, it was Aeroflot. Their main objective was confiscating batteries (never to be seen again) from every portable device carried onto the aircraft. The Sony Walkman was in its heyday, and they had a field day gathering their swag.

Good to hear Aeroflot maintain the same standards as I found in the 70s. And the hostesses (as they were called then) were even uglier that on Lufthansa....