Pyjama poopers

[Gob]

A Qantas jet touched down in Melbourne without two of its first class passengers, because they refused to fly when the airline could not provide them with the right size of luxury pyjamas.

The extraordinary dilemma facing the A380 superjet’s crew could not be resolved before the aircraft took off from Los Angeles and so the angry couple demanded to leave the plane just as it was preparing to taxi from the terminal.

The Australian couple absolutely refused a pair of business class pyjamas and insisted they had the first class type in XL-size or they would wait for another flight.
Finally the aircraft crew agreed, the doors were opened and the grumpy pair walked back into the terminal.

It meant the aircraft was delayed for departure for the 15-hour flight across the Pacific by 30 minutes while the couple’s baggage was unloaded.

But rather than feeling angry about the situation, the other passengers on board were said to have roared with laughter when the captain announced the reason for the delay, Melbourne’s Herald Sun newspaper reported.

Business class passenger Angela Ceberano said the captain had no hesitation in explaining the reason for a delayed take-off.

‘He said: “Just to inform you all, the reason we’ve had the delay is because two of our first class passengers refused to fly on this plane as there were no extra large pyjamas on board for them,’ said Miss Ceberano.

She added that ‘the pyjama guy’ wanted the crew to tell everyone why the plane was late.

‘In his mind, he thought everyone sympathised with him,’ said Miss Ceberano. ‘If you didn’t laugh, you would have cried. It was unbelievable.’

Another passenger, who wanted to be known only as Ian, said passengers in first class could not believe what they were hearing.

‘They (the couple) were quite upset and simply refused to fly without pyjamas that fitted,’ he told the Herald Sun.

‘In the end, they disembarked and the flight was delayed as their baggage was removed.’

According to the airline, first class passengers are usually offered ‘soft and luxurious pyjamas and slippers.'

It also describes first class as a ‘private sanctuary in the sky.’

Last night Qantas confirmed two passengers chose to get off a jet prior to departure in LA, but other passengers were unaffected and the aircraft touched down in Melbourne on schedule.

Name and shame the fat fucks.

[Scooter]

There's always someone who needs a remedial astronomy lesson (i.e. that the world doesn't revolve around them).

[Joe Guy]

The airliner probably made up for lost time when the XL's deplaned due to the decrease in gross weight.

[The Hen]

I hope they were still on board when the announcement was made.

They deserve to hear the laughter of their fellow* passengers.

* For a short time.

[Gob]

For some flying the skies to their final destination isn’t just a means to an end, it’s the be all of end all. Case in point one couple (Psychologist Dr Peter Hart and his wife Ann) who caused an uproar when they found out to their bitter chagrin just as their Qantas plane was ferrying down the taxi way that first class had run out of designer XL pj’s.

[PMS Princess]

If someone has no problem delaying a flight for pajamas, they wouldn't give a flying fuck about how it affected the other passengers and crew. Unless of course it was someone else demanding peanuts and messing up their schedule. Dealing with difficult people can be so stressful when "the customer is always right". There's always some ass that knows they will get what they want if they throw a tantrum or cause a scene. There is no regard to the other customers.

I had a woman next to me on a flight to Australia that proceeded to paint her nails (after using acetone to remove previous color). You can imagine the stench, fumes, and how it circulates through the plane. Not to mention the extreme fire hazard. When the attendant told her to stop and why, she insisted she had to finish them. She couldn't understand why anybody would get upset about it. It ended up with the pilot having to deal with it and then she bitched the rest of the flight and of course there were no other seats to move to.

[Lord Jim]

A Qantas jet touched down in Melbourne without two of its first class passengers, because they refused to fly when the airline could not provide them with the right size of luxury pyjamas.

Gee, when I read that I'd rather hoped that it meant the pair had been tossed out an emergency exit en route....

[The Hen]

We've come along way, baby.

[loCAtek]

One word: entitlement. BTW - what are pyjamas?

I've slept in kevlar and gortex, BFD. Sleep is sleep.

[Lord Jim]

BTW - what are pyjamas?

I have a very nice pair of silk pajamas that The Queen Mum bought for me a couple of years ago when she was traveling abroad with her boyfriend; I almost never wear them....

Normally, we both wear either sweat pants or gym shorts and tee shirts to bed...(unless it's a special occasion...Kelly has some lovely bed wear) comfortable, and very practical when you have children about....

[Gob]

pyjamas or ( US ) pajamas (pəˈdʒɑːməz)

— pl n
1. loose-fitting nightclothes comprising a jacket or top and trousers
2. full loose-fitting ankle-length trousers worn by either sex in various Eastern countries
3. women's flared trousers or trouser suit used esp for leisure wear

[C19: from Hindi, from Persian pāi eg + jāmah clothing, garment]

pajamas or ( US ) pajamas

— pl n

[C19: from Hindi, from Persian pāi eg + jāmah clothing, garment]

[loCAtek]

Oh well, haven't needed specialized sleepware since I was a child. I sleep in, what I drop in.

[Gob]

Oh, and this was all so much about you.

[loCAtek]

Who said that?

[Miles]

Just saying I sleep in my birthday suit and am not a bit ashamed of it.

[Gob]

A man after my own heart!

[PMS Princess]

BTW - what are pyjamas?

I have a very nice pair of silk pajamas that The Queen Mum bought for me a couple of years ago when she was traveling abroad with her boyfriend; I almost never wear them....

Normally, we both wear either sweat pants or gym shorts and tee shirts to bed...(unless it's a special occasion...Kelly has some lovely bed wear) comfortable, and very practical when you have children about....

[Jarlaxle]

Just saying I sleep in my birthday suit and am not a bit ashamed of it.

TMI!

[SisterMaryFellatio]

I had a woman next to me on a flight to Australia that proceeded to paint her nails (after using acetone to remove previous color). You can imagine the stench, fumes, and how it circulates through the plane. Not to mention the extreme fire hazard. When the attendant told her to stop and why, she insisted she had to finish them. She couldn't understand why anybody would get upset about it. It ended up with the pilot having to deal with it and then she bitched the rest of the flight and of course there were no other seats to move to.

Ummmmm that could have been me!!!

[Miles]

Just saying I sleep in my birthday suit and am not a bit ashamed of it.

TMI!

TMI?????