Alec Baldwin Apologizes, Calls Flying "A Greyhound Bus Experience"
By: Brad Haller
Updated: December 7, 2011
Alec Baldwin is apologizing to his fellow passengers for his headline-grabbing encounter with an American Airlines flight crew on Tuesday, although it doesn't appear he'll be flying the airline again anytime soon.
In a lengthy missive posted on "The Huffington Post," the "30 Rock" star bids farewell to "Common Sense, Style, and Service on American Airlines" while revisiting the incident that led to his removal from a carrier in Los Angeles.
Baldwin says he was told in "the most unpleasant of tones" to turn off his cell phone and believes he was singled out to be made an example of.
He admits the flight attendant's tone did get the better of him, but says the airline's level of service is also to blame.
Baldwin writes, "there are many now who walk the aisles of an airplane with a whistle around their neck and a clipboard in their hands and they have made flying a Greyhound bus experience." He says the lesson he has learned is to keep his phone off, "when the 1950s gym teacher is on duty."
American Airlines defended its actions in an earlier statement.
The airline said the passenger who publicly identified himself as being removed from its carrier was "extremely rude" and used "inappropriate names" and "offensive language" when he was approached by the flight crew.
(Copyright 2011 by VERTEXNews/Newsroom Solutions)
Comments
Alcoholic, has been.
Sterling H.
December 8, 2011 at 6:14 pm
No matter [i]who[/i] you are, all people are required to behave as adults and responsibly on public transportation. It reveals a lot about Alec Bladwin's maturity level (not too high at all). It also shows he's an arrogant fool with a , "[b]DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?[/b]" attitude!
John S.
December 8, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Alec has shown himself repeatedly to be a spoiled Hollywood A_ _ ! Grow up... Flight attendants have a job to do.....even if you are a big star !!!Wah... Get a Life !!!
d m.
December 8, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Useless TSA making flying worse (along with Alec), yet another violation of our rights. The gov’t constantly violates our rights.
They violate the 1st Amendment by caging protesters and banning books like “America Deceived II”.
They violate the 4th and 5th Amendment by allowing TSA to grope you.
They violate the entire Constitution by starting undeclared wars.
Impeach Obama, support Ron Paul.
Last link of “America Deceived II” before it is completely banned:
http://www.amazon.com/America-Deceived-II-Possession-interrogation/dp/1450257437
They violate the 1st Amendment by caging protesters and banning books like “America Deceived II”.
They violate the 4th and 5th Amendment by allowing TSA to grope you.
They violate the entire Constitution by starting undeclared wars.
Impeach Obama, support Ron Paul.
Last link of “America Deceived II” before it is completely banned:
http://www.amazon.com/America-Deceived-II-Possession-interrogation/dp/1450257437
Hank W.
December 8, 2011 at 1:52 pm
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