Steven Slater, JetBlue Flight Attendant Makes Memorable Exit (Photos, Video, Updates)

By Shallow Nation on August 10, 2010 - Comments { 1 } - in Hot Trends

Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who quit his job in a dramatic fashion, has become rapidly become somewhat of a folk hero. See a roundup of latest news, video, photos and updates on the unusual events which unfolded at New York City’s JFK airport on Mon. Aug. 9, 2010, are below after the jump.

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UPDATE: Slater was released on bail on Aug. 10 and spoke briefly with the press. See video below and scroll for additional updates.

As is becoming well known, according to media reports, on the plane which had just arrived from Pittsburgh, Slater was involved in a confrontation with a passenger who swore at him, refused to apologize for bumping his head with luggage. He cursed the passenger over the plane’s public-address system and proceeded to take some beer from the galley and exit the plane via the emergency chute. A short time later, he was arrested at his home in Belle Harbor, Queens, a few miles from JFK airport.

He was arraigned in court in Queens, New York, and pleaded not-guilty to felony charges of criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and criminal trespass. Read more about the court proceedings….JetBlue Attendant Held on Bail as Lawyer Cites Abuse on Flight His next court appearance will be Sept. 7. Whether he will face a prison term is a subject of discussion: JetBlue attendant: Why judge may not be amused by Steve Slater

He has a Facebook page which has amassed tens of thousands of fans. A legal defense fund has also been set up via Facebook.

Here is a gallery of Steven Slater photos. Here is another picture gallery.

To see videos and more information on the emergency chute Slater used for his memorable exit, see: Considering the Chute, in the Event of a Non-Emergency

Numerous New York Times readers have shared their ‘Last Straw’ Stories. See also: Quitting with a flourish

UPDATE: Slater was interviewed on Weds. Aug 11, as reported by the New York Times: Escaping Down Chute Was Long-Held Dream of Flight Attendant. Video can be seen at MSNBC.com

UPDATE: There are now several Steven Slater Ballads. Many videos on YouTube discuss the story and/or pay tribute. There is also the Taiwanese animation of the story.

Additional video is below. Check back for more updates.

Photo source: MySpace

Link – Today Show video: Slater released from jail.

Link Good Morning America video

Link — ABC News video – late night comedians react to Slater