Why You Don’t Cut in Line 101
Southwest Airlines is well known for its boarding policy, which is in short, first come, first serve. Frequent flyers and VIP aren’t garnered much more attention than the rest of us – and, apparently, neither are up-and-coming high school lacrosse players. As Texas high schooler Mac Breedlove learned on his flight last week, there’s no use breakin’ such rules.
When boarding a flight with the rest of his teammates to head to a summer lacrosse tournament, Breedlove decided it would be wise to cut in line so that, naturally, he could have a better pick of the available seating. What Breedlove didn’t know is that his coach was watching him and wasn’t so entertained by the teen’s unabashed antics.
After everyone had boarded the plane, Breedlove was forced to issue a full apology to the rest of the passengers over the aircraft’s speaker system. “During the boarding process, I took advantage of this airline’s kindness,” Breedlove began his public shaming, “I hope you will all find it in your hearts to forgive me, for I am just a young man that thinks I’m smarter than I am. Enjoy your flight, and remember to fly Southwest, because they let me coach do this to me.”
Breedlove now insists that he understands his coach was trying to impart a life lesson and that he, consequently, will mind his manners. We certainly hope so! Nevertheless, what was all an embarrassing moment in this young man’s life has turned out to be quite the public attraction for Southwest.