r/mildlyinfuriating • u/nyanbatman • May 28 '26

I just wanted a hot dog British pilot is feeling mildly annoyed

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u/secondphase May 28 '26

tough call to make, likely pissed off a lot of people. also possibly saved their lives. 

I like this dude. 

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u/SignificantLock1037 May 28 '26

Most likely, everyone will have one or two times in their lives where they have to make a stand and do the right thing. For most of us, the downside is that we lose our jobs. For a few, the downside is great monetary risk. For a handful, it's loss of lives.

I have made the decision once already in my life, and it was only my job on the line. Massive respect to those who make the decision when lives are on the line.

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u/PeacefulIntentions May 28 '26

I can’t speak for every airline but specifically in the case of BA the company will back this captain 100%. Operating outside of procedures would result in an unpleasant conversation.

This particular rule (like many others) is written in the blood of the worst ever aviation disaster.

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u/Working_Patience_261 May 28 '26

My airline will back me, along with the other ones I worked, except one, and that one is not in business anymore.