Air Law 15

In our reprise of the Air Law series, a study from Skyscanner reminded me of a situation that always frosts me...and apparently 27% of the poor souls with whom I share the sky: the dishonest announcement about delayed flights.

As noted in Travel Daily News, “Telling you a flight will be 30 minutes late, then another 30 minutes late, then another – when they know full well that the plane hasn’t even left its departure airport – is extremely annoying and downright dishonest,” said Barry Smith, Skyscanner co-founder and director.

And we couldn't agree more. So...

AIR LAW 15: Any ticketed passenger that confirms that a gate agent is fibbing on the status of any flight (inbound or outbound) is hereby authorized to a) announce to everyone else in the gate area that an Air Law has been violated and b) encourage everyone to get in line to change their seat assignment, ask about what snacks will be served and question whether the pilots assigned to the flight wear boxers, briefs or thongs.

I've never quite understood why gate agents think they can get away with lying...because the plane is not coming and they know it. It's one thing when a President or Sports Figure lies, 'cause there's a chance they can pull it off (yeah, good luck with that). But when you know the flight hasn't left Reagan and you're saying it'll be a 30 minute wait in Denver? You're busted before you start.

So, it's only fair that, since they are annoying us, we return the favor.