I don’t support banning muslims from flying. That is a pretty stupid solution.

But one has to wonder what these assholes were thinking - they admit that their appearance attracts attention (headscarves / beards) and then they start talking about where they should sit in terms of safety? Loudly for everyone on board to hear?

These people are idiots, and more so if they thought they should test the cultural sensitivities of those around them by “pushing the envelop” of taste.

As for Airtran, I think they have every right to ban these people from flying, or anyone else who boards one of their planes and starts speculating out loud about the safety of the airline ad nauseum. Why should Airtran or their passengers be subjected to that from anyone?