Inhuman behaviour with a cerebral palsy patient.

Aw..a case of misunderstanding and ignorance..sad.. Actually, I read about Cerebral Palsy now!!! So I came to know about it at the age of 52. How do you expect much younger Pilot to know different forms of ailments? He possibly didnt know what he was facing. In any event, I am of the opinion that the lady does need an escort, or there should have been prior intimation of her condition to the stewardesses so that she is taken care of more than others during any emergencies. Fair enough? Media played foul. People have no right to indicate an insult where none was intended. If the pilot didnt know the kind of ailment, it was not his fault. He is not liable to diagnose. Such a condition should in my opinion be reported as should be Alzhiemers and dementia and many other, primarily due to the extra attention that might be needed. Had that sort of intimation been given, pilot would not have erred. Some people sensationalize things when they should be concentrating on other things. Discrimination would have been had he looked down upon her. His intention was obvious. Some body needed to accompany her. Which I think is right.

Hi! I don't think the pilot meant any harm! In a way the pilot is right! People who are mentally challenged should not be allowed to travel without an escort! Its for their own safety! However, the airlines can provide the escort! So i guess he should have confirmed if stewardesses had been informed about such a patient! Actually the pilot of the aircraft should have been informed too! Any way i think it was one off incident or i am hoping it will be! I mean the airlines can surely take measures and learn a lesson!

I believe the treatment Jeeja received is reflective of society's mindset. Persons with disabilities are often misjudged and consequently mistreated. Humans will sometimes distance themselves from others who are considered imperfect because they are made to feel uncomfortable. This pilot was most likely very uncomfortable having Jeeja aboard his aircraft. He probably needs to be educated on the subject of persons with disabilities; Spice Jet may want to consider making this a requirement for him to remain employed. Spice Jet may also want to consider placing this pilot on probation until he has sussessfully completed sensativity training and his career tracked for a period of time to ensure he has no more repeat incidents. This incident was most unfortunate and clearly shows the frailty of human nature.

I think at this time the Civil Aviation rules are so complcated that any unusual experience that comes up is treated with the strongest action available. Until we have lived with the rules and there has been time to use common sense instead of blind panic with regard to the situation just trying to follow the rules and if there are no specific rules to govern that particular situation refusing to allow the person involved to fly will happen. There will be things like this happening to anyone who does not fit the guide lines. The rather safe than sorry attitude rules today and will until there is better control. The best that can happen is we all need to have patience and keep a good thought in our minds that the Airlines and all others involved are trying to keep us safe. I know that this is very difficult to do when you are the injured party. Blessings

I think that is definitely a reflection of society's mindset. When the majority of people think a certain way or are ignorant about something they don't seem to know how to rationalize things. I'm glad that Jeeja circumstance is being made known so that hopefully this will happen less.

I think it is a lack of education of the employee/pilot and most certainly disturbing. It is not an everyday occurrance though and you have to expect human error to a certain extent. This would be a simple appology, funds returned and a free trip offering. A small settlement may eventually happened, but an apology is sufficient for the puplic.