Cell phone call delays flight for two hours
ATLANTA (AP) - AirTran Airways says a flight from Atlanta to Houston with more than 70 passengers on board was delayed when a passenger refused to end a cell phone call. AirTran spokesman Christopher White told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Flight 297, a Boeing 717, was taxiing on the runway in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon when a crew member asked a passenger to turn off his phone. White says that after several failed attempts by the crew member to end the conversation, the captain returned the plane to the gate. White says the passenger complied when he was asked to get off the plane. He says no charges were filed, and that the plane departed for Houston 2 hours later. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
NBC Augusta 26 News brings you straight to the point news, weather, and sports from Augusta and the CSRA. Meet our NBC Augusta 26 News staff! The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Wednesday, Nov 18 at 5:17 PM Jas wrote ...Just goes to show how some people only think of themselves. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 18 at 1:16 PM Jeff Magnus wrote ...For once, I agree with JOMO! lol Please hang up the phone when the rules require or when conducting other business. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 18 at 12:36 PM JOMO wrote ...What a royal a...ole. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 18 at 11:16 AM ME wrote ...THIS DUMMY NEEDS TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE EXTRA FUEL FOR THIS. WHY BE SO STUPID. WHEN YOU KNOW CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON TAKE OFF. I HOPE THEY DIDN'T GIVE HIM A REFUND ON HIS TICKET. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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