All because a Supreme Court Justice was on board = was the only reason this Pilot ordered all emergency evacuation chutes to be deployed.

Absolutely no other reason.

This Pilot pulled a "Steven Slater" by ordering the deploying of all emergency evacuation chutes = I counted 4 in the video.

No smoke in the cabin, no fire seen, no loud noise heard, no threats, etc. before = and no evidence of fire or any damage afterwards.

In my opinion, this was a case of abuse of power by the Pilot and I bet he - she does not get in trouble for it = I feel this way because =

My employment required I fly USA Coast to Coast Bi-Weekly for years and 4 times when the entire passenger cabin started filling with smoke = while still on the ground, of course, = the emergency evacuation chutes were never deployed.

It was not rolling, heavy, dense black smoke; just light colored, smoke; continuously coming out of all vents; but it was bad enough that before all passengers deplaned, they were gagging and coughing, etc.; with some worse than others. All the oxygen masks came down and we (passengers) were directed by flight crew over speaker system and cabin crew employees, there with us, to just hold something over our nose and mouths as we slowly deplaned.

When I heard various passengers complaining to Airline Officials, who came to the baggage pickup area to apologize, as to why the emergency evacuation chutes were not deployed = One Airline Official stated that because = according to all Federal and our own Airline safety procedures, smoke only does not justify a serious enough safety concern to deploy emergency evacuation chutes.

When accused of not deploying them due to the expense involved, this Airline Official finally stated that = yes, of course, the monetary expenses are factored in because the costs involved in the inspecting of the chutes and all associated mechanical parts and systems, etc. = and even if not damaged, the cost to repack each chute and have it recertified for use is over $5,000.00 each = and for a damaged chute the cost goes up to over $30,000.00 each for a new replacement chute. And all of the other monetary costs = for each hour the aircraft is out of commission, all costs associated with delayed passengers, rescheduling, preparing another aircraft for use, the unloading of all carry on luggage and all other stowed luggage, etc. and passengers having to pick up their luggage again and then having to check it all in again, etc. = is all factored in = to the procedures to be followed as to when emergency evacuation chutes are allowed to be deployed.

And in this case, smoke only did not justify deploying any chutes and the flight crew made the right call. Thank you, that is all I have to report except on behalf of so and so Airlines, I want to apologize to everyone for your delays and we will get everyone on another aircraft as soon as possible and on your way to your final destination. When questioned about the time frame = he said, due to lack of staff at this location, it would be from 4 to 6 hours to address all of these issues.

That is when I spoke up and said = regarding the costs associated with delayed passengers = we were offered nothing = so I believe each paying passenger should receive an airport voucher for $25.00 = to spend on any food, beverages, books, gifts, etc. while we are waiting here; due to a disabled aircraft. Which I thought was fair, because I could eat a large pasta meal with beverage, leave a tip, and purchase 4 books and still have change left over = but others did not and started demanding upwards to a free roundtrip fare in the same amount they paid = for their time in hours lost, etc.

This Airline Official said just one moment while he called to get approval, etc. To my surprise, he stated each paying passenger would receive a voucher for $100.00 and it was good not only at this airport; but at any airport this Airline serviced. And all paying passengers over the age of 21 were allowed access to this Airline's Private Club at this airport where we could spend our down time. I was already a member through my Employer, but that seemed to excite others more than the $100.00 voucher.

Yes, I really did appreciate the $100.00 voucher and put it to good use = and because of that = is why I did not name the Airline in this comment and also is the main reason that I continue to only Fly with this Airline, both professionally and personally.

I wonder if any of these passengers asked for a voucher = as they are not usually just handed out. Always Ask.

Good gravy, have you ever heard of a period?

An equal sign is not a punctuation symbol.

I doubt the Captain of the plane bothered to look and realize Justice Ginsburg was on the plane. Certainly, with her age and health status, had the Captain cared, he probably would have thought it safer for her to not evacuate with a slide.

There are many examples where a plane makes a completely safe emergency landing, but, instead of quickly evacuating the plane via the chutes, the Captain decides to continue to taxi in to the apron. In Riyadh in 1980, for example, 301 people where instantly incinerated when a flash fire suddenly flew through the cabin as it was taxiing. The crew would have had plenty of time to get everyone out safely had they used the chutes.

But, the fact remains that the Captain is the one who had the most information about what was happening in this incident, and the Captain is the one who is responsible for the safety of everyone on board.

You, lack of punctuation boy, know absolutely nothing except what is contained in this article. Your previous experience has absolutely no bearing on any new situation. You obviously would have rather killed all 185 people on board. Then you would probably try to second-guess the Captain again and say he should have blown the chutes.

Sooooo, you're saying you were BI-weekly?

Just have to wonder if she got the same grope down treatment every regular passenger has to put up with.

Cassivella, I'm suddenly ROFL at the expression "Good Gravy!" That really struck my funny bone for some reason! I voted you up!

LOL@Evan

I'm going to check back (later) for more details ... like, the English version of this report. Geez, people!

Fixed. You win the irony award today.

Of course she was headed to San Francisco, she had to over see the Criminalization of "owning goldfish", "playin kick the can" and buying "MacDonald's Happy Meals" ... La La La ... Please pass the lotion.

Yeah, for a long time... She SHOULD have retired during Clinton, but no, she hung on and on until Bush could appoint some freak.

Does the TSA get to grope Supreme Court Justices like they do the rest of us??

She suffers like many, some suffer with a sense of dignity others just suffer and make others suffer. I never liked her, not one bit--mean and cold, but I certainly don't wish her any harm--looks like she needs a relaxer for starters. Get rid of the long face, must be the whinning complex!

Too bad they can't eliminate planes altogether and just have big slides that will get us where we're going.

Where would you put your luggage?

As this has what to do with this story other than you just can't harness that hate, can you?

destructive ideology that has ruined my 40 years of hard work

For people that believe in personal responsibility you seem pretty quick to blame others.

The Beev-2396805

I see you are not willing to accept the political responsibility of your vote.

Blame the other person, time to grow up. Know who you are voting for! You sound like one of those Bullies that attack via a web base.

I agree - I think "The Beev" needs a time-out.

"ruined my 40 years of hard work'

You need to learn take responsibility for your 40 years of life choices. Since Obama hasn't been President for 40 years, it looks like your life was "ruined" long before he began. As I said, take responsibility for your own life.

Hey give her a pass, she's a real looker! They could remake a Friday the 13th movie and cast her as Kruggers wife, no make-up needed!

Thankfully, United hired Steven Slater.

It means the pilot ordered the deployment of the chutes. Reading comprehension is half of reading.

Well that's not what it said. It said the pilot deployed the slides not ordered the deployment of the chutes. Maybe you only read half the article?

And do you even know how the chutes are deployed? The Captain would order an evacuation not the deployment of the chutes.

And what is a chute? Do you mean slide?

Have you ever slid down an evacuation slide? I have and yes and it is a fast ride down. My grandmother would certainly have difficulty.

Sounds fun to me. Perhaps some of the younger folks could have provided a little assistance to the older ones. . . ?

It's quite common to have sprained ankles and broken bones from the slides. Even flight attendants have been known to succumb.

Well, now you've sealed the deal. I HAVE to try it some time.

Yeah. They have explosives and gold in them too!

It's like an airbag - but more fun!

Explosives?! AND gold?! It's like an action movie ride! I'm surprised they don't charge extra to let people do it! (Still - does sound kinda fun.)

Reaccommodate is a word, especially since they were already accommodated with a plane previously.

Well, it's not in my dictionary. Did you write the article? Your first?

You won't find it as reaccomodated because re is a prefix meaning again and putting all the words that it can be put in front of would add 20 or more pages to the dictionary. If you look up "Re" in the dictionary, you might find a list of the words that it can be used for thus making them accepted words or in this case reaccepted words.

It's the past tense of evacuate since it already is over with.

If she had to go down that slide, she might have done just that.....just saying!

The plane was evacuated, not Justice Ginsberg or the passengers.

You can evacuate a person, but you wouldn't want to :)!

The header I saw said "Justice Ginsburg Evacuated". I know what actually happened, thanks.

Both the plane was evacuated and the passengers were evacuated would be correct.

DKF- I agree with you . Too bad the tparty goons don't. They proved that the other night at the liars club debate, when compassionate old fart , Ron Paul , got cheers of 'let him die" from those great do as Jesus does creeps.