Restraining dangerous passengers is something no cabin crew ever wants to deal with. Being trapped in an enclosed aircraft with someone who is threatening safety is scary.
Recently, a member of the flight crew had to be restrained after stabbing the captain with a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft. That is a definite cause for restraint. But sometimes you have to think outside the box and look at the individual passenger causing trouble. Could it be something else causing the behaviour other than ill intent? A diabetic in need of sugar? Mental health issues? Or perhaps a drug abuse problem. In which case, is there a better way to stop the passenger causing injury to himself or others?
In this episode, we hear the true story of a flight crew who were about to restrain a passenger who looked like he was trying to access the flight deck, until one flight attendant noticed something that changed the way they treated him.
Music Credits for The Kindest Restraint
There's Something More - The Soundlings
Music by Keyframe Audio from Pixabay
Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay
Sound Design by Ally Murphy
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