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"Airline passengers and crewmembers undeniably face risks every time they fly. One risk they should not have to face is that of becoming victims of air rage and violent trauma in the skies. The Safe Flier Foundation™ helps those who have been victimized, and, more importantly, helps people to significantly reduce their risk of becoming victims. I support this foundation because I believe that it offers passengers and crewmembers the support and the tools that can make flying safer for us all. Following my critical analysis and evaluation of the Safe Flier Foundation™ program, I have also accepted the honor of becoming a member of its Aviation Safety Council." Todd Curtis, Ph.D. "In many ways, a deep bond develops among those who share a common experience. The common bond among survivors of an inflight assault exists not only among airline professionals but extends to passenger survivors as well. Truly, Kristen L. Skogrand has proven himself not only as a survivor, but has risen above his debilitating injuries to become a powerful advocate in the effort to eliminate the threat of airborne violence. From our first introduction, I was highly impressed with Kristen's endless energy and dedication to this initiative. Renee and I are very pleased and honored to be affiliated with Kristen, the SAFE FLIER FOUNDATION, and SafeFlier.com." Mike Sheffer "Despite the plethora of new aviation security
measures currently being put in place, the critical issue of disruptive
passengers is not even on the radar screen. This is unfortunate, given
the number of out-of-control passengers witnessed both before and after
the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In the 18 months leading up to Sept.
11, there were nearly 30 cockpit intrusions by unruly passengers on commercial
carriers. A few of these incidents received a lot of play in the media,
including the beating death - at the hands of other passengers - of a
19-year old who tried repeatedly to enter the cockpit during a Southwest
flight from Las Vegas to Salt Lake In recent years, aberrant, abusive or abnormal behavior by passengers in airports and on commercial airlines has become increasingly common. This behavior - popularly known as "air rage" - remains the most pervasive threat to the safety and security of the 1.5 billion passengers who travel by air each year. As author of the bestseller "Air Rage: Crisis in the Skies" and host of AirRage.org, I am honored to be associated with the Safe Flier Foundation. Such an organization provides the necessary clearinghouse of information that the subject of air rage and disruptive passengers requires." Andrew R. Thomas “The bizarre nature of human beings is that most of us do not acknowledge or want to know about bad things until it is too late. The “It-will-never-happen-to-me-Syndrome” is counterproductive to instant planning for major incidents, something I have been engaged in for many companies. A typical and unfortunate attitude when it comes to proper contingency planning is; “Do not spend too much on a thing that might never happen”. Well, I would appeal to you to listen to those who have been there and had bitter experiences of Major Incidents, Air Rage and Assaults. They are the people who really know, not those who think they know. That is why I was so pleased to see the formation of the Safe Flier Foundation™. As soon as I met Kristen L. Skogrand I knew I had met someone with the same principles, ideals and dedication that I have been fighting for during the past three years. Our core focus is “the safety of passengers and crewmembers, and making sure crewmembers are properly trained and equipped to deal with violent air rage situations.” In spite of his tormenting ordeal and permanent injuries, it amazes me to see how well Kristen L. Skogrand has maintained a positive, constructive and balanced perspective in his quest for reliable safety enhancements, rather than becoming a bitter and vengeful person. Having been involved in an Air Rage incident myself, I am very pleased and honoured to work alongside Kristen and others sharing my passion for promoting safer flying to the airlines and all those who fly.” Roger Fuller Additional consumer and expert statements to be added shortly. Feel free to e-mail your comments or advice to Publisher@SafeFlier.com.
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