Korean Air executive resigns over nuts on a plate row

[Hatu]

(CNN) -- A Korean Air executive has resigned from some of her duties after she ordered a flight to be turned around to the gate and a flight attendant off the plane because she was served nuts in a bag instead of on a plate.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/09/world/asia/korean-air-nuts-scandal/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

 

[jimntx]

It was the Purser she had removed.  Serving nuts in a bag?  The purser should consider herself lucky that Miss High Importance didn't order her executed.

 

[FrugalFlyerv2.0]

Cronyism?
 
"According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, Cho is the eldest daughter of Korean Air's chairman, Cho Yang-ho."

 

[eolesen]

Quite common in some airlines, actually, especially those closely held by a family.

One of the VP's I worked with at TAM was also the daughter of the Chairman.

 

[FWAAA]

Wait, What? Korean Air serves macadamia nuts in premium cabins? While all we get are almonds, almonds and more almonds with a few broken cashews and pecans (plus the random stray pistachio that manages to get by the inspectors)? I want macadamia nuts.

 

[Hatu]

Seoul, South Korea (CNN)Planning to throw a tantrum on a plane?

Don't do it in South Korea. (Well, anywhere.)

The South Korean government has announced it's increasing punishments for unruly air passengers.

The move follows a 2014 air rage incident in which a former aviation executive threw a fit over how her macadamias were served while flying first class.

Those who harass or interrupt a pilot and crew members during a flight will face up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $41,300, up from the previous penalty of $4,130.

Drunken passengers who disturb or abuse others could be fined $8,260, double the previous amount.

According to the new regulations, captain and crew members who fail to report violators to police after landing could face up to $8,260 in fines.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/19/aviation/south-korea-revised-aviation-law/?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion&iref=obnetwork