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The problem was he said there was a "mom on board" and many people on the flight thought he said there was a "bomb on board."
According to the New York Daily News, many of the passengers on the Southwest flight between Baltimore and Long Island went into a panic when they heard the word "bomb".
Airline staff rushed to reassure passengers that there was indeed no bomb and the pilot got back on the loud speaker to clarify.
"He did clarify with the passengers that he was wishing the mother on board a happy birthday," said Southwest Airlines spokeswoman Brandi King to WCBS 880.
Even though it all seems to be a miscommunication, two passengers were upset by the message and complained to security officials after the flight landed in Long Island. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
This isn't the first time a Southwest pilot has had trouble with the announcement system. Last summer a pilot didn't know his microphone was turned on and went on rant criticizing homosexuals, overweight people and the elderly.
According to CBS, making personal announcements isn't grounds for firing an employee, but officials say staff may need a reminder of what is considered an appropriate announcement.
Instilling mass hysteria has and is the U.S. Government's primary objective since before 9/11.
Misinformation and Disinformation is the key. Its been a key method of keeping the Sheep in Check. The easiest method to check this is reading text books the kids are required to learn...like the events of 9/11. Or, the newest one I just heard, Slaves were from Africa and came to the U.S. to help build the U.S.
Here's the newest method of shutting the People Up: "Goodbye, First Amendment: 'Trespass Bill'"
"29 Feb 2012 The House of Representatives approved a bill on Monday that outlaws protests in instances where some government officials are nearby, whether or not you even know it. The US House of Representatives voted 388-to-3 in favor of H.R. 347 late Monday, a bill which is being dubbed the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011. In the bill, Congress officially makes it illegal to trespass on the grounds of the White House. Under the act, the government is also given the power to bring charges against Americans engaged in political protest anywhere in the country."
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