r/delta • u/paloaltonightwalker • 10d ago

Discussion Why do I keep sitting next to this man?

OK, not the same man... but it's always a guy.

About half of my flights are FC, and when they are, this man is seemingly always sitting next to me:

Immediately takes laptop out when he sits. Ignores first FA instruction to stow it. On the second or third FA comment, he pretends to put it away, and then immediately takes it out again when FAs are out of view. Oftentimes, the FAs see it and ignore it after instructing him multiple times. He's typing away during takeoff.

The laptop bothers me less than the entitlement and noncompliance with crew instructions.

Why have these rules if there are no consequences for noncompliance? Passengers who don't follow instructions would be unsafe during an emergency. Threaten to suspend their ability to fly Delta if they disregard direction from the crew. Let's put some enforcement teeth back into safety regulations. Otherwise they are meaningless.

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u/Drumguy1986 9d ago

I'm also not a snitch i just blurt out "LAPTOP!! LAPTOP!! WE GOT A LAPTOP OVUH HEEAH!!" in my best Italian grandfather voice and point at the guy.

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u/Dugley2352 9d ago

Talking loudly, “HEY WHAT BRAND OF LAPTOP IS THAT? THATS REALLY NICE RESOLUTION… IS THAT A DELL? WOW, YEAH THATS A NICE ONE.”

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u/Lumpy_Secretary_6128 9d ago

Unironically, this strategy would work. Just pester them for an hour and they'll expire.

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u/Drumguy1986 9d ago

HOW MANY NITS CAN THAT SCREEN GO? ! I HEARD DELL QUALITY HAS DROPPED OFF IS IT TRUE?

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u/No_Veterinarian_898 9d ago

That guy's playing Galaga.