Updated 08/13/2010 11:22 PM
AP: JetBlue Memo Fails To Back Up Flight Attendant's Story
To view our videos, you need to
enable JavaScript. Learn how.
install Adobe Flash 9 or above. Install now.
Then come back here and refresh the page.
An internal memo from JetBlue reportedly states the company has so far been unable to confirm flight attendant Steven Slater's version of events on that flight from Pittsburgh to New York.
The Associated Press, which obtained a copy of the memo, reports the airline has not found anyone who was on that flight who can corroborate Slater's story that he was involved in a nasty dispute with a passenger.
This, as security footage surfaced Friday showing Slater sliding down the plane's emergency chute at John F. Kennedy Airport Monday afternoon.
The now-infamous exit was preceded by an alleged argument between the 38-year-old flight attendant and a female passenger.
There have been reports from other passengers on the plane that Slater snapped at other people and behaved aggressively before the conflict with the woman.
Slater is charged with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and trespassing.
He says he loves the airline industry and wants return to work.
Meanwhile, Slater's outburst continues to be the hot topic of discussion at JFK.
"He may have overreacted slightly but you can understand his frustration," said one airline passenger.
"There's two sides to every story," said another.
One woman who spoke with NY1 says she flies JetBlue regularly and knows Slater.
"I still support him. Even his ex-wife supports him after so many years. Believe me, he was very kind and everybody loves him," said the passenger.
JetBlue says Slater has been released from duty pending the investigation and that having a bad day at work is no excuse for his behavior.