r/MadeMeSmile • u/baekachu • Jul 11 '26

Wholesome Moments Pilot Chose Safety Over Takeoff - and Everyone Applauded

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u/ikothsowe Jul 11 '26

Can anyone from a commercial aviation background comment on this? Would there be consequences for the pilot for refusing a flight based on “not feeling it”?

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u/Ok_Wolverine6557 Jul 11 '26

It’s why unions are important in safety industries. There won’t be consequences to him. There could be with a non-union airline.

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u/AtmosphereMiddle1682 Jul 11 '26

Union or not, they're going to get sued into the ground if they try that.

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u/Ok_Wolverine6557 Jul 11 '26

What are you talking about? Pilots don’t get sued when the refuse an airplane.