Re: Fistfight over the Atlantic In my short time on this earth, I've noticed that it's pretty much policy with any company that people who get into physical confrontations while on the clock are fired for their actions. I have yet to work for anyone who doesn't have this sort of policy. Allowing such actions creates a dangerous and uncomfortable workplace. When you're in control of an aircraft, this risk multiplies.
I've had to work with people who angered me to the point I would have loved to deck them, but each time I checked that. Anyone with any reasonable amount of control can keep themselves from going to that extreme under all but a few circumstances. If you really can't work with someone, request not to work with them. Hopefully you won't be put in the situation again.
If I was the captain of the flight where this theoretical incident took place, I would report the parties involved immediately. It's unsafe, and safety is the biggest part of flying.
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