The volcanic ash that has blanketed parts of Britain and Europe since last week, continues to leave travelers stranded, as flights in the region have been canceled. The volcano in Iceland reportedly erupted again today. The ash is detrimental to the inner workings of airplanes, causing them to drop out of the sky.
President Lech Kaczynski memorial
Poland is facing a political crisis in the aftermath of the death of President Lech Kaczynski and 94 members of his government, who were killed in a plane crash, shrouded in conspiracy theories of foul play.
It is a government's worst nightmare. It also serves as additional proof, key members of the same government should not travel together, as one accident can destabilize a nation.
The Polish people are making plans to regroup and reorganize, calling for elections to be held as soon as possible. The Judiciary Report sends its condolences and sympathy to the people of Poland in this terrible tragedy.
Mohammed Al-Madadi, the Qatar diplomat that caused a scare on a U.S. plane in Colorado yesterday, has been released, after being detained for allegedly attempting to ignite a shoe bomb.
It is now being claimed it was a misunderstanding, due to the diplomat having gone to the bathroom to illegally smoke a cigarette. When confronted about the smoke emanating from the airplane toilet, believing he had been racially profiled, he reportedly joked he was attempting to set off a shoe bomb.
If this version of events are true, under the circumstances, such a joke is not funny. In light of the airplane tragedies that have happened as a result of terrorism, with one occurring just 3 and 1/2 months ago, such a joke is insensitive.
Mohammed Al-Madadi should face disciplinary action in his home country for smoking on a plane and making such a joke, which resulted in a national emergency, money expended on law enforcement and military response and more importantly, distress to fellow passengers. Why was he smoking in the bathroom when it is prohibited.
Officials: Jet restroom smoker caused bomb scare
50 minutes ago - DENVER — A Middle Eastern diplomat who set off a national terrorism scare when he grabbed a surreptitious smoke in a jetliner's bathroom and then joked about lighting his shoe on fire has been released from custody and will likely not face criminal charges.
The scare prompted the military to scramble fighter jets to escort the Boeing 757 to the Denver airport Wednesday night. But no explosives were found on the flight.
Authorities speaking on condition of anonymity said they don't think the envoy was trying to hurt anyone and he will not be criminally charged...
It is being widely reported, a Qatar diplomat has been taken into custody for attempting to ignite a shoe bomb on a U.S. flight to the American state of Colorado.
The details are currently sketchy. Some outlets are reporting it is a terrorist attempt that set a portion of the plane on fire, while others are now stating he was merely lighting a cigarette. The Judiciary Report smells a cover up.
Air marshal subdues man on Denver flight: report
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | 10:58 PM ET - A Qatari man is reported to be in custody after a U.S. air marshal subdued him on a Denver-bound flight Wednesday.
The FBI is now probing whether the man tried to ignite his shoes while aboard United Flight 663 from Washington, D.C. An air marshal on the plane apparently restrained the man, and the aircraft landed safely at Denver airport...
http://www.cbc.ca
Diplomat taken into custody after airliner disturbance
April 8, 2010 -- Updated 0322 GMT (1122 HKT) - (CNN) -- A disturbance aboard a United Airlines flight en route to Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday night resulted in a passenger with Qatar diplomatic credentials being taken into custody, federal authorities said.
First reports were that the incident involved an attempt to set a shoe on fire, but specifics of the situation were unclear.
http://edition.cnn.com
Apparently, the current recession turned depression, is hitting air traffic controllers harder than the public realized, as child labor was informally employed when a boy was heard directing planes at Kennedy Airport in New York.
According to the Associated Press, "
The Judiciary Report does not think the air traffic controller meant any harm, but as it was a safety violation, he was suspended. However, he should not lose his job.
Audio indicates kid directed planes at NY airport
NEW YORK — An air traffic controller at New York's Kennedy Airport was suspended for allowing his young son to radio instructions to several pilots. The few quick exchanges between the elementary-school-aged child and jets waiting to take off from JFK, one of the nation's busiest airports, appeared to delight pilots at the time...
"JetBlue 171 cleared for takeoff," the boy says in his first call. His father follows that up with a more detailed instruction for the aircraft, which was headed to Sacramento, Calif. He then offers an explanation to pilots on the air: "This is what you get, guys, when the kids are out of school."
In a second exchange, the boy instructs the same JetBlue flight to contact departure controllers. The pilot responds: "Over to departure JetBlue 171, awesome job!"
There are a few more similar exchanges. A pilot laughs. The boy can be overheard giggling. In his last call, the youngster signs off, "Adios, amigo." The pilot responds in kind...
Crooked FBI Director Robert Mueller pictured wearing a trench coat...
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The FBI would know all about that. For further reference see FBI Agent Busted Masturbating In Women's Bathroom - Your Tax Dollars Hard At Work.
FBI called after man masturbates on plane
March 03, 2010 3:19PM - A SOUTHWEST Airlines passenger is free on US$5000 ($5500) bond after federal authorities say he was caught masturbating on a flight from Philadelphia to Denver.
The FBI, who were called in to deal with the man, told Fox 31 a female passenger sitting next to Murali Krishna Nookella saw him "fumbling underneath a blanket" which was draped over his lap, and then looked over and saw him exposing himself.
Mr Nookella then allegedly said to the woman: "You caught me." ...
Some smart aleck airline, *cough* United, decided to introduce luxury planes to Dubai. I don't know about you guys, but I like my airline travel the old fashioned way - your butt falls asleep, because it's been uncomfortably sitting in the same spot for 2 hours, then you try to fall asleep, but your head keeps nudging forward and waking you up with mild whiplash and when you finally land, you are so worn out after your flight, you come off the plane looking like you have rickets. Now that's air travel. Pain is the new luxury (not).
Side Bar: To all the other airlines reading this,
Photos courtesy of the Slightly Warped website
