When will people learn not to joke about air safety and security at airports or onboard planes.

Each will get you a one-way ticket to detention (jail or a thorough investigation or both).

BTW, here’s the TSA statement on the AirTran Flight 175 incident:

Security is a shared responsibility and this incident highlights the multiple layers of security that are in place in today’s aviation environment.

Alert passengers reported what they believed were inappropriate comments, flight attendants promptly notified the pilot in command. Federal air marshals onboard escorted the individuals in question off the plane at the pilot’s request where they were met by local and federal officials to ensure they posed no threat to the flight. After interviewing the individuals, performing a sweep of the aircraft and rescreening all checked and carry-on baggage, the flight departed.

We support the pilot in command in making decisions he or she believes is in the best interest of those onboard the aircraft. TSA counts a vigilant traveling public as an important layer of security and continues to encourage passengers to be alert and report suspicious activity.