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Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Oct 2014, 06:58
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Quite possibly, but it was overheard on a...

Quite possibly, but it was overheard on a domestic flight in ZA so anything is possible.
Years ago I heard a passenger asking if we'd be able to see Table Mountain when landing ....... at JNB!
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Oct 2014, 21:30
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Thick air crew comment overheard recently : ...

Thick air crew comment overheard recently :

Steward : “Chicken or beef”
Passenger : “Neither, I’m vegetarian.”
Steward : “But it’s cooked.”
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Oct 2013, 17:29
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Overheard at Barcelona on Sunday : Agent :...

Overheard at Barcelona on Sunday :

Agent : "Sorry, but your bag is overweight"
Pax : "Why?"
Agt : "Because it weighs 27 kilos and you are allowed 20."
Pax to other half : "I told you you'd...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Sep 2013, 07:29
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

I used to see letters from passengers with their...

I used to see letters from passengers with their complaints. One classic was : "There was a strong smell of irene from the toilets."
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd May 2013, 08:06
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Something which many passengers clearly lack, ...

Something which many passengers clearly lack, along with basic manners. In fairness though, I have a friend who is a very nervous flyer and she loses the plot before she has to fly.
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Mar 2013, 09:14
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Moronic comment overheard in a restaurant near...

Moronic comment overheard in a restaurant near Welwyn Garden City the other night. Four chavs at another table ruining the atmosphere of what was a quiet pleasant environment. One particularly loud...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Dec 2011, 07:41
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ............... Which particular one!

Somewhere there's an SAA check in agent who may remember being asked by a young man if he could have a seat near the braai...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Dec 2011, 09:11
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Not so sure about that, spending Scottish notes...

Not so sure about that, spending Scottish notes anywhere south of Manchester is a nightmare, and spending Channel Islands notes anywhere north of Southampton, Poole or Exeter pretty much the same....
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Nov 2011, 16:54
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Not a passenger comment but noteworthy. I got...

Not a passenger comment but noteworthy. I got this in an email from a friend who works for a Traffic Department in SA.
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Oct 2011, 07:48
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

You have my deepest sympathy!

You have my deepest sympathy!
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Aug 2011, 14:57
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

I asked for black coffee in a canteen 'oop...

I asked for black coffee in a canteen 'oop North'. I was told : "You mean coffee without milk....".

After a few seconds of reflection, thinking, 'is it them or me ...?' I said : "Yes, that means...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Aug 2011, 11:47
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Slight digression to thick passenger behaviour. ...

Slight digression to thick passenger behaviour.

Why do the sheeple stand in line BEFORE boarding opens, when they have pre-assigned seats? Why, when as happened to me yesterday, a delay in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jul 2011, 13:59
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

My sister assures me that the 747 on which she...

My sister assures me that the 747 on which she flew to Hong Kong 'hovered' for 10 minutes before landing.

The same sister also assures me that in the US they drive on the left, the same as in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Jul 2011, 11:05
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Yes, that's so true. I once went to get a...

Yes, that's so true. I once went to get a deposit back on behalf of a friend (a Kiwi) who'd rented a flat in France. The landlord agreed - unusually - to return the deposit in full, but mentioned...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Jul 2011, 23:33
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Thick hotel guest comment. I once worked in...

Thick hotel guest comment.

I once worked in a hotel. The chambermaid told me that there was a flood in the bathroom of one of the rooms and it had leaked through to the room underneath.

I went...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2011, 09:48
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

At Heathrow, planspotting gallery, father and son...

At Heathrow, planspotting gallery, father and son looking at BEA Tridents (I'm giving my age away).

Son : "Dad what's the difference between a Trident 1 and a Trident 2. "
Dad : "The Trident 1...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Apr 2011, 17:28
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

On a London to South Africa flight : "Will...

On a London to South Africa flight :

"Will we be able to see Table Mountain when we land?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"Because it's in Cape Town and we're flying to Johannesburg."
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Mar 2011, 20:08
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

I heard a good reply to a stupid question. I was...

I heard a good reply to a stupid question. I was on a flight which had to make an unscheduled fuel stop due to headwinds and weight. The Captain explained it fully and clearly. Passengers behind...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Feb 2011, 09:24
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

At boarding gate, where passenger who has been...

At boarding gate, where passenger who has been 'last called' umpteen times finally turns up and is told the aircraft is pushing back and he is denied boarding :

"You expect me to get here and wait...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Aug 2010, 10:19
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

That's not really as stupid as it sounds. You do...

That's not really as stupid as it sounds. You do get fish steak, pork steak, etc.

Now here's stupid ...... I went to a braai (BBQ) with my ex, who was a vegetarian.

"We remembered that Sam is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Aug 2010, 17:36
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

In a travel agent in CPT : Secretary : "Mr....

In a travel agent in CPT :

Secretary : "Mr. Smith would to book a room at the Holiday Inn Johannesburg ..... "
Clerk : "No problem ..."
S : "Oh and he'd like a sea view room."
C :"Sea view... ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Jul 2010, 05:06
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Some peoples' idea of geography leaves a lot to...

Some peoples' idea of geography leaves a lot to be desired. On a flight from LHR - HOU as we tracked over the southern tip of Iceland or Greenland (I've forgotten which it was) the couple next to me...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Jul 2010, 18:48
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Not exactly thick passenger 'comment' but I...

Not exactly thick passenger 'comment' but I always have a silent laugh when some wally takes a photo of 'Paris/Buenos aires/London by night' from 41,000 feet and wonder why all they get is a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jun 2010, 08:07
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Not on board, but in a travel agency. A...

Not on board, but in a travel agency.

A secretary 'phoned to make a booking for her boss :

"Mr. Smit would like a room at the Holiday Inn in Johannesburg from the 14th for 2 nights ..... and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd May 2010, 09:27
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

KLM flight from AMS to NBO then on to JNB (good...

KLM flight from AMS to NBO then on to JNB (good old days!)

"Ladies and gentlemen welcome on board this KLM flight to Amsterdam ....... errr .... click"

"Ladies and gentlemen welcome on board...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd May 2010, 06:55
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Reminds me of a sign on a hairdryer in a hotel...

Reminds me of a sign on a hairdryer in a hotel room in Osaka.
THIS IS TO BE USED ONLY FOR DRYING OF HAIR. DO NOT USE FOR THE OTHER PURPOSE.
I never worked out what 'the other purpose' was.
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th May 2010, 08:43
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Yep, but in fact, he went on to say that the...

Yep, but in fact, he went on to say that the Trident 2 had 2 engines (like a DC-9) and the 3 had 3 engines!
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th May 2010, 07:33
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Many years ago at LHR. Q : "Dad ... what?'s the...

Many years ago at LHR.
Q : "Dad ... what?'s the difference between a Trident Two and a Trident Three?"
A: "The number of engines...."

And at CPT :
"Did you know the London - Cape Town flight...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Apr 2010, 15:24
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

When I worked for SAA town office, years ago, a...

When I worked for SAA town office, years ago, a minor celebrity, someone who had been a 'has been' 20 years earlier, a third rate local soap opera star, came in and wanted a seat on a flight. I...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Apr 2010, 15:44
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Ring ring .... "Good morning, could you...

Ring ring ....

"Good morning, could you help me please?"

"I'll do my best."

" Well, this is Mrs. O'Reilly, I'm booked on the 3.30 Aer Lingus flight to Dublin tomorrow. I wanted to know if...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Apr 2010, 20:23
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,811
Posted By Capetonian

Non stop flight LHR - CPT. Midway through...

Non stop flight LHR - CPT.

Midway through flight two 'okes' meet by the toilet.

"Howzit Bru, didn't see you before ..... did you get on in London?"
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