Alaska lawmaker banned by airline can't reach capital to vote

[ck4829]

A state senator in Alaska says she cannot reach the capital of Juneau for senate votes because she was banned by Alaska Airlines for refusing to follow the federal transportation mask mandate.

Lora Reinbold, a Republican state senator representing Eagle River, a suburb of Anchorage, was notified by Alaska Airlines in April that she is indefinitely banned for flouting the federal mask mandate that requires airline passengers to wear a face covering, according to an airline spokesperson.

Reinbold made the procedural request Thursday to be excused from lawmaking business at the state capitol during a future session, the Anchorage Daily News reported from Juneau, because her only air route from Anchorage to the capital — a Delta flight that connected in Seattle — is seasonal and ends Sept. 11.

Reinbold's transit situation is as unique as the capital of the 49th state: Juneau, in a narrow fjord, largely inaccessible by road, is served by only a few airlines, and only Alaska Airlines flies year-round between Juneau and Anchorage, where Reinbold lives.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/alaska-lawmaker-banned-airline-cant-225417106.html

When being on a no-fly list to own the libs becomes can't do your job to own the libs.

[Sherman A1]

1. I'm sure that a private aircraft could be arranged

At her expense of course. I would say that actions have consequences and it sucks to be her right now.

[madaboutharry]

2. Stupidity has consequences.

[FreepFryer]

3. Move to Juneau or wear a mask you fetid entitled shrew (Nt)

[Delphinus]

10. Love your

description: fetid entitled shrew - bravo!

[FreepFryer]

21. Thank you! So wonderful to be appreciated in one's own lifetime :)

[NJCher]

4. Misery loves company

Soon, Lora, you will have plenty of company. Millions from states where voting laws have just been enacted will be joining you.

Maybe all of you could get together on an Internet forum to talk about what it’s like to be deprived of a voice. It’s a group that’s growing and just think—because you were so colossally inconsiderate, you got in on the ground floor!

Welcome to the future.

[3Hotdogs]

5. Best of all, she had to travel overland to Canada, then catch a ferry

to make the last legislative session.

Then, she Facebooks about the sacrifice she made doing this on behalf of her constituents.


WHAT A FUCKIN' MAROON ! (To quote Bugs Bunny)

[Klaralven]

6. She could drive to Whittier and take the ferry from there to Juneau

Cross Gulf ferry connections are available from Juneau to Gustavas; Juneau to Whittier and Juneau to Valdez but all ferry travel absolutely must be booked well in advance.

https://www.ferrytravel.com/juneau.htm

[DFW]

7. Juneau is one city for which you had better be in the airlines' good graces.

It's either that or take a ferry, because as far as driving goes, it's motto is similar to that of the small towns in Maine:
"You can't get there from here."

[CurtEastPoint]

8. Three Faces of Lora

Regretful Lora


Happy Lora pre-banning


Mirthful Lora in her ignorance

[kacekwl]

9. Hi-larious.

[2naSalit]

11. And who's fault is that?

Not the airlines' fault that you chose to be an asshole.

[edhopper]

12. There are ferries

from Anchorage to Juneau, no excuses.

[qzwv8j]

13. No shoes No service....

I’ve seen this (and similar) sign hundreds of times in my life. Hell, I’ve even seen signs that require patrons to pull their pants up, refusing service to those with exposed underware. Dress codes have existed in business for years.

Private businesses have always been allowed to restrict those who can access their business as well as impose a dress code. Alaska Airlines is a private company.

Lora Reinbold and all the others who feel mask requirements are unconstitutional need to quit grasping at straws while they continue to drink the koolaid

[MissMillie]

14. Consequences, Senator Reinbold.

And yes, they apply to everyone. You're not entitled to special treatment.

If I'm required to have insurance on my car in order to drive it to work every day, then so be it. Do what you need to do and you won't have a problem.

[brooklynite]

15. Delta wouldn't have been any more tolerant.

[gratuitous]

16. Lora? Have you seen this?

[Wounded Bear]

17. Play stupid games, get stupid prizes...

now she gets to lounge around home and still get paid.

[question everything]

18. Good. Finally see some consequences for this behavior

[struggle4progress]

19. Once you have your ticket you should be allowed to do whatever you want:

open emergency doors, shoot your glock down the aisle, grab the controls from the pilot ...

The customer is always right!

[struggle4progress]

20. Refusing to wear mask on plane could cost $3000

TSA is doubling the civil penalties for refusing to comply with federal mask mandates
By Andrew J. Hawkins
Sep 9, 2021, 6:06pm EDT

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/9/22665625/tsa-mask-mandate-airplane-fines-covid-train-bus