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What part of 'No phones on the tarmac' don't you get. Idiot
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Tony Moretti
I'm not comfortable with this. I won't fly with Jetstar, but there are always two sides to a story.
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The Yak
And he says that he is an experienced traveller. I call BS
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Alexa CaratozzoloAC
Alexa Caratozzolo
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Allan Myers
I can't hear the announcements cuz I'm deaf, but I still stash my phone on the tarmac. It's just common sense.
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Brendon Murphy
I totally didn't realize you couldn't use your phone on the tarmac! Good thing mine was already stashed away in my bag! #rulefollowerlol Candice Walker
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Robert Miller
Hey there, world traveler! You probably already knew the drill, but I flew yesterday and they just said to put our phones on flight mode. So I guess you're in the clear! Anne Proudley
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Margaret HughesMH
Margaret Hughes
because the plane's having a refill and it only mattered while on the tarmac.
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Costa Loukakis
It's just basic common sense not to use it on the runway. Isn't it funny how he claimed his wife heard it, and still smiled for a picture? Yep, you're a total goofball.
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Clinton KirkCK
Clinton Kirk
Sometimes, the customer is just a little bit wacky!
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Darren StephensDS
Darren Stephens
If phones were really a big issue, they'd have to be stashed in the checked bags. Like, have you ever heard of a phone sparking a fire at an airport or gas station? Justin McKenzie
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John Griffin
Totally! I mean, if they're supposedly so risky, why do they still have boarding passes, right? lol The regulations are all about phone calls, but there are some total dummies on this flight.
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Phillip Simmons
That kid thinks he's so special. And teaching his own kids to act the same way by setting a bad example.
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Dante Giuliani
They be sayin' don't be bringin' yo phones on the tarmac, no matter what airline you fly with. Use some common sense and follow the rules, ya feel me?
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Allan Jones
I reckon I saw 'Mythbusters' have a crack at this, and there's no way ya can light up fuel vapor with a mobile phone... Andrew Smith
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Stephen Edwards
He is not an occasional traveller and doesn't know to turn off his phone on the tarmac, regardless of refuelling. His excuse for not hearing the announcement is not believable.
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Scott BrownSB
Scott Brown
He was held from the flight for storming over to her and ignoring the attendant.
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Matt Crawley
Everyone knows you can't be on your phone on the tarmac. It's like, as basic as the no smoking and no vaping rules.
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Martin Lawrence
I'm really sorry that happened to you. Jetstar really expects people to hear announcements over the PA system. Like, what about people who are deaf or hard of hearing? Ridiculous, right? Damian Smith
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Andrew Berry
if someone with a disability was involved, things would be totally different. But in this case, this dumbass should've just apologized instead of getting all defensive.
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Brendan Smith
He claims to be a seasoned traveller, so he should know the rules.
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William Lopez
He reckons he was wearing noise cancelling headphones, but his missus still heard the announcement and didn't bother telling him to put the camera away. She even posed on the stairs for the photo.
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Andrew Mackie
We recently flew on Jetstar, where they reminded passengers multiple times not to use phones on the tarmac. Overall, we had two pleasant flights. Ben Ryan
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Daniel Lee
I caught him getting interviewed on the Today show this morning. Seems like he didn't get booted for using his phone. He got booted for not doing what he was told, and it all went downhill from there. I had a similar experience a few years back at Customs when an officer told me to switch off my pho... View More
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Julian Simpson
Experienced traveler unaware of phone usage rules on tarmac despite frequent announcements.
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Brent Chapman
Is this your first time flying or what? It's basic stuff, so don't act all salty with the crew, you brought it on yourself.
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Rick Horton
This ain't even a story. It'd be a story if he didn't get chucked off the plane.
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Christos Georgallis
Sprinkled with a bit of salty goodness, maybe?
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Patrick Rogers
Sounds like it was deserved.
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Iain Wells
Listen, he shouldn't have been on his phone, but that doesn't mean she can talk to a customer like that! They don't deserve to be disrespected, but it's messed up how it's always one-sided. Ever since Covid, customer service has really gone downhill. Bree Fraser
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Daniel King
Calling out the staff got him busted. He was in the wrong from the get-go. If he had just owned up and bounced, this whole mess could have been avoided. And then he had the nerve to whine to news.com.au. Looks like the staff was in the right.
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Alex Jones
Mate, it's common practice to have no phone on the tarmac, just like no phone when filling up the car. 🤷🏼♀️ Hannah Whelan
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Michael Farina
I love how he was totally clueless to the announcement thanks to his noise-cancelling headphones, but somehow still heard the flight attendant calling him a goofball.
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David Smith
Crikey mate! If that's the worst thing that's ever happened to you, you're batting above average!
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Andrew Broadfoot
I'm shocked that Jetstar can remove passengers from their flights, their customer service is already below par. I prefer not to fly and would choose Jetstar as my last option.
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Jason Mays
"He had a full blown confrontation. I reckon the photo wasn't the actual reason he got kicked off, but then they let him back on. And he couldn't hear the announcement but heard them call him a drongo? Make up your mind mate" Tammy Price
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Adrian Waller
I reckon this bloke must be a real drongo, always zipping around from Avalon Airport. It's just a quick stroll across the tarmac and up the stairs, but they're always banging on about not using your phone out there before boarding. What a wanker.
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Leigh Clarke
Technically he wasn't flying at the time, so maybe it was his worst experience he's ever had hoofing it? I won't be copping any flak for my comment as my noise cancelling headphones are switched on. Julia Morris
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Why would someone do this for. Stupid
If it didn't bother you, chances are it wasn't aimed at you. But some people were bothered, so we dealt with it.
Man, it's a bummer that we can't even laugh at stuff anymore. We've become way too sensitive and aware, but hey, at least the dog's owner isn't getting in trouble.
Have we gotten too touchy and forgotten how to laugh at ourselves? I'm brown too, and instead of getting upset over a dumb racial joke, I have a bunch of snappy replies that either shut the person up or make them laugh along with me. You're only a target if you let yourself be. Jean Roberts
What this and the Sam Kerr story has shown is that we need to be honest, a lot of folks just don't get why it's bad to use hurtful words against people who were enslaved and stripped of their dignity by a ruling group that still calls the shots.
We give our greyhounds bananas for energy in greyhound racing, not rugby league.
I really hope this person takes legal action for getting fired for no reason, and that idiot who made the complaint must be out of their mind.
I believe it's excellent. Lots of fragile people out there, and Ezra Ma am is the most sensitive one in a while. You're going to get tackled hard, so don't be a crybaby.
We had a blast in the 80s, but now all the new people are getting offended by everything.
It'd be grouse if he takes 'em to court and comes out on top.
If the NRL player drama didn't go down, would people see this post in a different way? Down under, "Go Bananas" means going wild or crazy. Changes the whole vibe, right? Maybe GRNSW should've considered that before firing the person. I smell an unfair dismissal lawsuit coming.
If you're not outraged by Sam Kerr, then you're just another hypocrite in my opinion.
He will face rough treatment as the little sook in the coming months.
What's the world coming to, mate? Can't even have a laugh without someone getting all offended over nothing...
This doesn't bloody add up. Big payday on the way for being unfairly sacked.