Wing It: Eastar Jet Flight Attendants Strike a Pose… and Break the Law!
Talk about a flight delay taking a bizarre twist! Last Wednesday, a group of flight attendants from Eastar Jet found themselves in a bit of hot water after they staged an impromptu photo shoot on the wing of their grounded aircraft. The scene unfolded during a weather delay on Eastar Jet Flight 703, destined for Jeju Island, as the plane sat on the tarmac at Cheongju International Airport, which was blanketed in snow. Instead of chilling out, these crew members decided it was the perfect time to open an emergency exit door and strike poses on the wing, snapping photos for their personal amusement—or maybe some social media cred?
According to Eastar Jet representatives, the crew initially opened the emergency door as part of a hastily arranged training session. But let’s be real, it seems like they took “training” to a whole new level of spontaneity! However, they might have missed a crucial memo: Cheongju Airport also serves as a military installation, where filming or photographing anything is a big no-no according to the Protection of Military Bases and Installation Act. That’s not just a slap on the wrist; it could mean up to three years in prison or hefty fines reaching $20,000. Ouch!
As Eastar Jet searches for answers, many are left wondering just how serious this “training” session really was. Given the backdrop—a government facility with security protocols—it’s hard to picture how this kind of behavior was a good idea. Incidents like these disrupt not only the airport’s operations but also fuel concerns about airline safety and professionalism in a field that’s constantly under scrutiny.
In recent months, the airline industry has seen its share of oddities, from unsettling mid-air incidents to crew members losing their cool in public. Perhaps this latest stunt will serve as a cautionary tale for flight crews everywhere: stick to the safety protocols and leave the wing-walking to the stunt doubles!
With the future of the crew now in limbo, one can only hope they remember this lesson before their next flight out. Stay tuned!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and TMZ, BBC News, The Independent
