Outbound from Cairo -
PAX - "Excuse me," said a a man sitting just towards the rear of club class staring at me with with duck-like eyes and looking like his diet comprised Grolsch and steroids.
STEW - "Yes sir?" I replied
PAX - "Could you ask the pilot to come here and cash this cheque for me?"
STEW - "I think the pilot is currently occupied with more important matters, sir," I poked rather harshly.