Airline gospel
There's been a viral video and debate going on about "reclining seat" on airplanes. This is highly likely Economy/Coach class, but could apply to some business class airplanes too.
I commented online to the discussion, and ended up with a gospel idea.
Comment:
Let's be decent people knowing airlines caused this issue. So, If leg room or exit to toilet space is minimal on a crap airline, even in economy, i would prefer if the one wanting to recline asked the one being crunched if they mind if you recline for 10 min or a short nap. That way the person being crunched is being taken into consideration, as they might have health issue and need to pee a lot, or have to get up and walk a lot for circulation needs or illness related. It also gives them a chance to go to toilet or try to go, so discomfort and issues getting out of window or middle seat are avoided. It also let's you communicate needs between each other, so "viral video jerry springer" stuff is avoided and all can have a pleasant trip.
Gospel idea:
Think of it as a gospel care package. It is also a peace package.
Like Christmas & Halloween evangelism, we can find out how many seats are on the plane in your "class" and flight attendants. +2.
Then create paper print out message, see template example link, to hand out to each person onboard once everyone is seated.
*Print a few additional ones for animals. 1. dog speak (links to a dog bark that mimics good boy😂) 2. Horse neighing, 3. Cat meow. It makes it kinda fun.
The message has a QR code to scan.
It links to a page or to the "Good Flight" app that, designed to, provides:
Shares the needGod.com video, a link to text of good text extra, next steps new believer, audio of John, LSB link to read Bible, free dramatized Scourby audio of Genesis, Exodus, some OT, and NT, with select Psalms n Proverbs (link to full Bible audio playlist on yt & purchase download of Scourby sale option). And link to FAQ answers of Christians. Links to LW free movies.
Bible art verses to browse thru. Visually get them reading Scripture.
Also has area travelers can unlock for travel itineraries, multi day, 1 day, half day trips.
Collects passenger survey info.
*Do you like the idea of passengers checking with those behind them to see the needs and status before reclining?
*Do you think it is reasonable for flight attendants to accommodate the medical needs of passengers, such as:
>if a reclining person has a medical condition, but the person behind them does too, that a seat change can be made for the one behind the recliner, to swap same seat spot with someone flying solo, or a adult volunteer.
>if a reclining person has a medical condition, but the person behind them has a (legit) service animal, that a seat change can be made for the one behind the recliner, to swap same seat spot with someone flying solo, or a adult volunteer? (As the dog needs to get up to perform medical, assistance & life saving tasks, and cant do so if locked under the seat)
*Should all seats be non reclinable unless passenger has legitimate medical issue and flight attendant, upon confirming by medical form in the system (from check in on fliers profile), then unlocks the recline feature for that seat? (With above noted mitigations taken into consideration)?
*Do you think airlines need to redesign for enough space for average body to get up and move out of the seat when a seat is reclined, so anyone can recline?
*Would you be ok with absorbing an additional fee on your ticket, to account for the airline losing seats to accommodate a redesign?
*Would you rather the airline redesign, without ticket price increase, so some seats are stacked, and those who
*Do you want airlines to go back to previous ticketing policy that all seats cost the same in each class?
*Do you want airlines to stop splitting children up from their families & go to back to previous way where children (infant to age 17) are all seated in the same row with their parents, or at least across 2 rows but where one parent is on each isle but sitting next to their children?
*Do you want airlines to include passengers input as Stakeholders when considering changes in design and policies that affect fliers?
*Do you want airlines to make it policy to get input from all fliers as "Stakeholders" by giving input by website surveys?
*Do you think airlines should swap out used pillows and blankets at destinations to sanitize and reuse, vs never sanitize.
*Do you think airlines should offer healthy food options for children
*Do you think airlines should provide bottled water for passengers asking for water beverage?
*Do you think Airlines should have high quality noise canceling earplugs available to passengers who need peace from crying babies and misbehaving screaming children?
*Do you think flight attendants, by policy like restaurant managers, should have the authority to request parents control their children and respect airline manners/behavior. (So parents actively handle the situation, and not cause problems with the mental health of flight passengers)?
*and as in prev question, do you think with a parents permission (by a thumbs up) flight attendant can kindly but sternly warn a child that their behavior is not ok and they should stand up and apologize to everyone for negatively disturbing them? (or something along those lines, to curb misbehavior when the child wont obey the parent)?
*Do you think flight attendants should also have authority by policy to ask a passenger to
>play audio items with headphones on.
>wear headphones and play music or videos at a lowered volume so it doesnt disturb those next to them.
>Not watch porn or read porn when next to those under 18 or if requested by women or others sitting next to or in view of the screen.
*What small reasonable reward should parents give to children who behave on the plane, when they land?
*Would you appreciate a disabled person letting you know if they might need medical assistance on the flight, so you are aware?
* To prevent a wheelchair bound person having to get to the bathroom by dragging their body all the way down the isle, would you as a able bodied person be will willing to help carry them there?
A. I would help. B. Not strong enough but is a good idea C. Would help if someone else was also able to help. C. Would not help
*What other similar reasonable changes do you think airlines should make?
Sitting next to a child?
Use the app or physical use the 5 star stickers in the baggie to reward their good behavior. Ask their parent or guardian if they can award them a good behavior star. And if yes, place it on the hand next to you and say something short/nice to the child. 😊. When you are about to land, and they did well. Ask if they would like to put the "good behavior smile award" on their shirt 😊🎉. And that might give them good feelings and reward good behavior. But if a good child and misbehaving child are in same row, and throws a tantrum cuz they didnt get good stars [which is why the app helps eliminate that and only focuses on the good behaving child], tell them "if they behave good for the next 30 minutes, you will be happy to reward their good behavior with a good star too, but you have to earn it. Do you want to earn a good reward? Ok we have a deal then?😀" and you can tell them "a good trick and easy way to not disturb others, is to find a fun activity. What is a fun activity you can play on the airline app or your tablet? Do you think you can find one?"
Bonus: pay attention to the candy the mom lets them eat. And if you before you get off the plane if you have a leftover candy or 2 of that they ate and the parents are ok with it, & if they are only 1 or 2 kids in your row, then say "thank you for your good behavior today, i want to gift you this candy, if your mom gives permission." And let the parent give the child time to say thank you. And you could tell them to enjoy their trip. It just might make them feel good both about doing what is right mannered and gives them happy feelings. Even if the one did better after being a misbehaver. (Kids remember how people treated them even when they had a bit of a bad day too. They have big feelings and are still learning how to behave in society). Let's be kind, and forgiving, and helpful to others too. It is only a hour or few hour flight, but can impact a child for a lifetime.
App
Includes a link to kids audio books
Includes a link to online coloring book
Connect the dot book
And find a word book.
Note to Parents and Guardians.
Dear mom and dad, we know flying with babies can be hard, and with young children. We have included earplugs for passengers in case an unexpected incident arises and you feel overwhelmed or stressed about your child causing distress and mental x to passengers. We hope it will alleviate some of that, so you dont need to have anxiety or stress and can tend to your little one.
Parents and guardians of mentally disabled and challenged people, who know they might behave a way that disturbs others, please make those in your row aware of their condition, so they are prepared and can respond kindly and graciously in thoughts, words and actions, to help make all of yall's flight as decent and stress free as possible.
Parents with children above toddler age, passengers do want to get to their destination with as less issues as possible, please kindly ensure your children are using manners, not misbehaving and making the flight more stressful for passengers around them. It is good if they know and are warned by loving parents prior to getting on the plane that there will be consequences if they disturb other people, (such as loss of privileges, or not going to a certian place once you get to your destination, being grounded, losing phone and internet privileges or whatever your normal discipline for education and correction is). Please help the rest of the passengers have a decent flight, and know that you are trying to mitigate the issue, which will give them a bit of peace. There are also audio and game items in the links here that may help redirect them to move their behavior to a distraction and item of interest. Hope you have a good flight.
Those with Medical Conditions
If you have a medical condition that concerns you where you might need attention or help of others, please let the 2 people beside you know. Such as heart issues, balance issues (elderly), diabetes, cancer, MS, a condition where you absolutely need to recline, or other issues. You may want to note to the person in front of you that you have a service dog that does medical tasks and needs to be able to get up off the floor to assist you and so ask that they not recline. Find out from the flight attendant if there are doctors onboard (even for your condition) who could be called on if there is an emergency. And to let the Dr know they might need to assist. Make sure you have your medical alert bracelet on with inscribed directions on it. Or note to the flight attendant ER info is in your front pocket, or on the dog zip pouch etc. Include treat info for the dog. And what to say to calm the dog.
What goes in the care bag?
1. Paper message (with QR scan code)
2. Ear plugs
3. 3 pieces of candy and 1 piece of gum ball. (1.Diabetic sugar free candy 2. Vegan candy. 3. Sugar candy.)
Put the items for the flight attendants and the pilots (minus the earplugs), with candy in separate zip bags labeled, in a large ziplock bag, and a sticky note saying they can have the candy or keep for passengers who might need it for medical needs.
Put everything in your carry on or a carry on tote bag (whatever works for that flight).
When to pass out?
Either as soon as "everyone" has sat down, or 👍as soon as you get in the air at fly altitude.
Simply start at the back of the plane of your section and hand them out with a smile. You can say here you go, and one for you, one for you, one for you and just pass all out.
Until Live
Site is a work in progress, but until it is completed, you could provide a print out message, tract, earplugs and candy in baggies. And mini star stickers from old teachers era.
A basic DIY version is good for now.
We will update the site when the full package/app/site is live. So check back every now and then. And bookmark the page as Flight Evangelism 😊
