re: Man opens up emergency door on Delta flight leaving LAX. Causes slide to dispatch.....

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Then he said "What do I do now?" Flight attendants tried to stop him but he deployed the slide and jumped out,'

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King

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they can't be opened once the plane is pressurized but if you'll notice when traveling, particularly if seated in an emergency exit row, part of the flight attendant's pre-departure briefing is asking people if they are willing and able to assist in opening the emergency exit and evacuating if necessary

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I’m aware of that. I guess I wasn’t sure if the pilot or flight attendants Have to flip a switch or something up front that allows those to be opened.

But obviously that would be most dangerous once the plane is pressurized.

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Flights are too cheap if the mentally Ill can afford them

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Yes. Plus society doesn't "police" itself any more. Folks with mental issues aren't told they are crazy or held accountable, nearly as much as years past.