That airline travel is no longer the luxury experience it was in the past is something of an overarching generalization suggesting air travel is no longer a pleasant experience. Crowded planes, confusion fare structures, hidden (or not so hidden) fees, and surly flight attendents along with the general stress embodied in terrorism seem to support this.
However, on occasion there comes a flight crew with a little sense of humor delivered in just in time to recapture some of the fun in flying. Sitting on the plane in the Atlanta airport on my flight departing nearly two hours late due to weather, the voice over the speaker system comes alive.
"Ladies and gentlemen, to ensure we can leave the gate as quickly as possible, please step out of the aisle once you have reached your seat. For those of you blocking they aisle, there will be a $70 blocking fee assessed."
"Sorry folks, we're going to be here a few more minutes. In their haste, someone forgot to empty the trash in the back of the plane. And yes, we are required to remove that trash before we can leave. We do apologize for the delay, but does it really matter since we're an hour and half late already."
"While we're waiting folks, I realize the plane is getting a bit stuffy. So, if you will reach above your head and turn the little eyeball one way, you will get some fresh air. If you turn it the other way, the wings will fall off the airplane. Oh, I'm just kidding, you know there is no such thing as fresh air on an airplane."
While all of that did bring a chuckle, the most entertaining comment of the trip came upon our arrival to our home airport: "Please watch your head as you exit the airplane and if you're not going to watch your head, then please watch your language. Thanks for flying Delta!"
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