Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"The study turns the conventional image of air rage somewhat on its head. The idea that they are all groups of drunks is quite wrong; smoking is actually just as significant as a cause of air rage incidents."

Source: An unidentified British Airways employee, commenting on a study conducted by Britain's Civil Air Authority that purports to have identified the "typical" plane passenger who is susceptible to the phenomenon known as "air rage." And the result? If you're a flight attendant... you'd best be advised to watch out for males in their 30s, who are upset after being told they can't smoke on the airliner.

FMI: www.caa.co.uk/