Why…?

I feel a jail term is probably a bit extreme in a situation like this, however I do agree that arrest, prosecution and a substantial fine for the theft of the item and the interfering with safety equipment of an aeroplane charge should be automatic as this will result in a person ending up with a criminal record (unless they already have one for any previous offences!;)), which will not look good if/when said person is applying for any new position/job in the future.

I remember an incident back in the 1980’2 where a Monarch (I think) flight had to leave some pax behind

On the previous flight a rugby team stole the life jackets

They manged to get a few from various sources but they were, I think it was 3 short, so they could not carry pax on the seats without life jackets and those passengers had to stay behind.

Not only did that inconvenience the pax but it cost the airline for the life jackets, to put up the stranded overnight and potentially the loss of revenue on pax occupying seats that had been allocated on an earlier flight.

This is pure theft and should be treated as such and also it is interfering with the safety equipment of an aeroplane

A jail term should be automatic.

Garry

We have it happen all the time. The main reason people steal them is because they are usually private pilots and want them for when they travel over water themselves. Infact, someone was arrested last week in Exeter for stealing one.

Really? I thought Pilots (a) Were above Pikey Chavness and (b) They OF ALL people should know the consequences of their actions.

I think it may be weekend Sailing types knicking one for that sort of use.
Souvinir? You’d have to have quite a twisted Melon, wanting to collect lifejackets as a souvinir. But it takes all sorts.
Could have been a bet or a dare.

So theft is allowed if no-one’s using what you’re stealing? Can I apply the same logic to the Nikon D3 in a shop window in Leeds?

The comment was made in jest – perhaps i shouldve added a smiley face.

We have it happen all the time. The main reason people steal them is because they are usually private pilots and want them for when they travel over water themselves. Infact, someone was arrested last week in Exeter for stealing one.

Haha! I actually knew you’d pick up on that and say something, Lance! I still have my Canons for the moment but I certainly wouldn’t say no to a D3. 😀

Chris, I’ll make do with the 5DII then!

Can I apply the same logic to the Nikon D3 in a shop window in Leeds?

Looks like PMN has gone over to The Dark Side completely, then.

First they get a Mac, next thing you know they’re flirting with Nikon….. :p

Nope, I’m stealing that one tomorrow, hence I’m using it, so you can’t steal it! 😛

I’m ******** if there’s a robbery there tomorrow now, aren’t I?! 🙁

Edit Safety cards is different nobody reads them anyway

So theft is allowed if no-one’s using what you’re stealing? Can I apply the same logic to the Nikon D3 in a shop window in Leeds?

I dont know what the penalty is but I hope its bloody severe.

How many people really do check if their life jacket is really under their seat

Edit Safety cards is different nobody reads them anyway

What do you mean the life jacket is under the seat? Where’s the parachute then????

I once had a gentlemen on and inbound flight rip his seat belt out and try and take it with him! The purser of the aircraft chased after him, the Gentlemen claimed he wanted to sell it on EBAY. The airline fined him for the damage done to the seat!

Edit Safety cards is different nobody reads them anyway

What a Stupid Remark!

I dont know what the penalty is but I hope its bloody severe.

How many people really do check if their life jacket is really under their seat

Edit Safety cards is different nobody reads them anyway

Maybe one of those people who collect such things? You never know. I know a lot of aviation enthusiasts tend to take safety cards to add to there collectibles.