In the wake of an onboard incident where flight attendants and bystanders acted swiftly to deal with alleged sexual harassment, Canada's two biggest airlines say their crews are trained to handle passengers who pose a threat -- though one expert warns that airline policy and behaviour are two different matters.
to recount an experience on a recent flight on which she overheard a man who appeared to be in his late 30s ask a teenage girl for a "dirty" photo.
WestJet Airlines Ltd. said flight crews have a "duty to assess, refuse or move anyone who is exhibiting signs of not being fit to fly or is perceived to be posing a risk to the safety and well-being of our guests and crew." Crews have the authority to remove a guest from the flight at the next touchdown and request authorities on the ground ahead of time.
On board is a restraining kit that includes handcuffs, an upper-body seat belt and even a "spitting mask," she said. "It could use some more attention...Harassment policies within most airlines are pretty outdated," Roberts said, adding that passenger vigilance is key. MacDougall applauded vigilant flight attendants, but said harassment policies aren't always put into practice.
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