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cindyo · 03-03-2010, 07:43 AM

I am scratching my head here this a.m. after listening to the news...someone in the air traffic control tower brought their kid to work and let the kid land a few Jet Blu planes....what the heck????? Doesn't give me a lot of confidence at JFK...

hockeymom · 03-03-2010, 07:46 AM

Great - flying thru there in 12 days - rrrrr

SanNic44 · 03-03-2010, 08:03 AM

Wow. I can't imagine that is true. Then again, maybe it is.

And if it is true, one has to ask, what happened to responsibility, to taking a job, now matter what it is, seriously?

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*Andrea J.* · 03-03-2010, 08:24 AM

here is a link to the story

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35683779/ns/travel-news/

mjn109 · 03-03-2010, 10:11 AM

I just read the article from the link. It seems as though the pilots and air traffic controllers seriously thought it was ok. I am all for having fun at your job, showing your child what you do for education purposes, but there is a line and they crossed it. ALOT of people could have been hurt if that child said the wrong thing, they are human after all, and the pilot followed as suit. Lets just hope that it wouldn't go that way, and that it won't happen again.

I have flown JetBlue out of JFK the last two Januarys to Aruba...makes you think again who might have been possibly giving out the orders!

Absolutely 100% inexcusable and utterly ridiculous!

*Arubalisa* · 03-03-2010, 10:40 AM

Heard the audio clip on the radio this a.m.

Bill · 03-03-2010, 02:45 PM

Sent my concerns to JB. See what they come up with.

Skippy · 03-03-2010, 02:56 PM

I have to agree, that this was not the "wisest" decision. With JFK having a runway closed, and the Air Controllers having to adjust the aircrafts departing and landing this was a very poor decision. There is a time and a place to have some fun, however being responsible for hundreds of aircraft in the sky coming and going along with the thousands of people in these aircraft, they crossed the line.

SanNic44 · 03-04-2010, 07:11 AM

In the first place, the airlines have no authority over what goes on in the tower. So, it's not appropriate to query the airlines.

Secondly, having talked to air traffic controllers from time to time while flying, if I heard a child's voice I would be suspicious that some kids had gotten hold of a radio and were transmitting over the same frequency. I would be extremely concerned about the instructions I was receiving. Granted, the professional pilots were in the appropriate location on the field, and the instructions sent were correct for the situation. Nonetheless, a mistake at that point is life threatening.

Again, would the adults of the nation please stand up and get control of romper room.

Thank you.

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cindyo · 03-04-2010, 07:39 AM

This gets better by the day....Day 2...sister lands the planes...What the HECK is going on? My kids see nothing wrong with this, Rob and I are nuts over it. Good bye air traffic controller and boss....there goes the college edu. for the kids buddy...dum move on your part !!! Common sense doesn't exsist in your house.

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SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Wow. I can't imagine that is true. Then again, maybe it is. And if it is true, one has to ask, what happened to responsibility, to taking a job, now matter what it is, seriously? 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

03-03-2010, 08:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	here is a link to the story http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35683779/ns/travel-news/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-03-2010, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The beach, Boca Prins & just about anywhere with my husband! Posts: 208 Images: 18	I just read the article from the link. It seems as though the pilots and air traffic controllers seriously thought it was ok. I am all for having fun at your job, showing your child what you do for education purposes, but there is a line and they crossed it. ALOT of people could have been hurt if that child said the wrong thing, they are human after all, and the pilot followed as suit. Lets just hope that it wouldn't go that way, and that it won't happen again. I have flown JetBlue out of JFK the last two Januarys to Aruba...makes you think again who might have been possibly giving out the orders! Absolutely 100% inexcusable and utterly ridiculous! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-03-2010, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Heard the audio clip on the radio this a.m. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	Sent my concerns to JB. See what they come up with. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

03-03-2010, 02:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skippy Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 63	I have to agree, that this was not the "wisest" decision. With JFK having a runway closed, and the Air Controllers having to adjust the aircrafts departing and landing this was a very poor decision. There is a time and a place to have some fun, however being responsible for hundreds of aircraft in the sky coming and going along with the thousands of people in these aircraft, they crossed the line. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

03-04-2010, 07:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	In the first place, the airlines have no authority over what goes on in the tower. So, it's not appropriate to query the airlines. Secondly, having talked to air traffic controllers from time to time while flying, if I heard a child's voice I would be suspicious that some kids had gotten hold of a radio and were transmitting over the same frequency. I would be extremely concerned about the instructions I was receiving. Granted, the professional pilots were in the appropriate location on the field, and the instructions sent were correct for the situation. Nonetheless, a mistake at that point is life threatening. Again, would the adults of the nation please stand up and get control of romper room. Thank you. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

03-04-2010, 07:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	This gets better by the day....Day 2...sister lands the planes...What the HECK is going on? My kids see nothing wrong with this, Rob and I are nuts over it. Good bye air traffic controller and boss....there goes the college edu. for the kids buddy...dum move on your part !!! Common sense doesn't exsist in your house. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in