putting a "the" in the callsign
right,has anybody noticed the use of "the" in callsigns lately? Like "HEATHROW DIRECTOR THIS IS THE KLM XXXX"etc. or "ZURICH GOOD DAY,THIS IS THE EMIRATES 003".
it seems to be becoming more and more prevalent,not that i have a problem with it,but would just like to where the practise originated.I have a feeling it may have its origins amongst the Dutch,but does anyone know for sure?