Current location:travel >>
Why Jimmy Mitchell's happy snap of his family boarding a plane saw him booted from a Jetstar flight
travel1595People have gathered around
IntroductionA young father-of-two has revealed how he was temporarily kicked off a Jetstar flight after an incid ...
A young father-of-two has revealed how he was temporarily kicked off a Jetstar flight after an incident sparked by snapping a photo of his wife and kids on the tarmac.
Jimmy Mitchell was flying from Sydney to Brisbane on Wednesday ahead of a cruise when he took the picture of his family on the steps as they boarded the plane, a tradition he has observed on previous flights.
But minutes earlier there had been an announcement to not use phones while on the tarmac as the plane was refuelling, which Mr Mitchell did not hear as he had headphones in.
Mr Mitchell complained there were no notices posted up about the tarmac rule and he wasn't told anything by staff apart from the one announcement.
Frequent traveller Jimmy Mitchell said he was fuming over the incident in a viral video
In a TikTok video which has since gone viral, Mr Mitchell let fly at the airline, saying he was mortified when he was booted from the plane.
'This is the worst experience I've ever had flying,' he said in the clip.
'I try and get on the plane, I take a photo of my kids as they get on the plane, in flight mode, and the lady (allegedly) calls me an idiot,' he said.
'I turned around in disbelief because I was halfway up the stairs at this point. I basically stormed over to her and I was like, "Are you serious? What did you just call me?"
'If she had literally just said anything else, like "get off your phone", I would have done it.
The incident was sparked after Mr Mitchell snapped this picture on the tarmac
'Apparently, they made an announcement, but I had noise cancelling headphones, Pauline (wife) told me after the fact – I didn't hear it, there was no notifications about it, there was no signage.'
Mr Mitchell said he confronted the staff member and was subsequently not allowed to board the plane.
'I can see how she maybe felt I was being intimidating because I am a big guy and I am a loud guy. She turns around to me and goes 'you almost assaulted me, get off the tarmac, you're not getting on this plane'.'
The dad said he went back inside the terminal and, after the heat of the situation subsided, he was allowed to board the plane.
A Jetstar spokesperson said they were reviewing the incident.
'All our customers and team members have the right to feel respected when flying with us or when at work and we're looking into what took place in this instance,' the spokesperson said.
READ MORE: The bizarre Bali rule that could ruin your holiday
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Culture Capsule news portal”。http://qatar.nashville-west.com/html-76f899920.html
Related articles
Planters nuts recalled across America over potentially fatal contamination
travelTwo Planters nuts products have been recalled after the maker warned they may have been contaminated ...
【travel】
Read moreArrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war
travelStandoffs between pro-Palestinian student protesters and universities grew increasingly tense on bot ...
【travel】
Read moreBiden tries to navigate the Israel
travelNEW YORK (AP) — Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge ...
【travel】
Read more
Popular articles
- Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive
- Biden tries to navigate the Israel
- Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban
- What Mike Johnson said to President Biden after he was caught eye
- Human remains were found at a former Hitler base, but decay prevents determining the cause of death
- Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7
Latest articles
It's (almost) Met Gala time. Here's how to watch...
Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll
What Mike Johnson said to President Biden after he was caught eye
Supreme Court torn over Oregon's homeless: Kavanaugh says they shouldn't be 'micromanaging' cities
Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state's new wolf management plan
Slovakia's government approves controversial overhaul of public broadcasting
LINKS
- Neil Brownsword: Exploring exchanges between China and the West through ceramics
- US judge tosses out lawsuits against Libyan commander accused of war crimes
- Tantalize your taste buds with Belt and Road cuisines!
- China's Miao embroidery shows at Milan Fashion Week
- Tai Chi gains popularity in Dubai
- Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
- Dunhuang elements shine at fashion week
- LeBron James' triple
- Feature: Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates half
- Native American