Air Steward In Emergency Exit

Air steward Steven Slater has become an internet phenomenon by exiting a Jetblue via the emergency chute with beer in tow after falling out with a passenger.

The dispute started before take off at Pittsburgh airport. When 2 women were arguing about the storage of their bags, Mr Slater stepped in only to be cursed by the woman
When the aircraft landed at JFK International airport another altercation took place which resulted in Mr Slater being hit on the head by the women’s bag.

After she refused to apologise and once again swore at the steward, he flipped out. Taking to the passenger announcement system he thanked customers for their dignity and respect, grabbed some beer from the galley and opened the emergency chute and slid down to the ground. He then proceeded to his car and drove home.

He was later arrested at home and now faces a jail sentence, though he has become a sensation on the internet with facebook pages attracting over 90,000 fans already. T-shirts have been printed picturing him sliding down the chute drinking beer. He is being described as a hero for working people.