You know you're in Latin America when........
In keeping with similar threads in the African and Middle East forums, decided to start one for L.A. I'll get the ball rolling:
The runways/taxiways have potholes in them
90% of airport terminals don't have jetways
There is no radar coverage, cause the local terrorists blew them up
Weather observations are made by looking out the window
Basic Indoc/Ground school to line flying takes 12 months roughly
200 hr/19 yr olds get FO on big fleet cause of who their relatives are
Dubious ICAO level "6"ers cant handle basic RT on arrival to any english speaking destinations
You have to go and pump/pay for your own fuel when using alternates
Combined age of entire cabin crew is equal to that of a single FA at AA or UA etc
You are told to "colaborar" on your days off
When "exenciones" from local regs are standard
When 20 odd people report sick on xmas or new years etc
Saludos and "happy landings"
Last edited by FlyingOW; 14th Nov 2008 at 22:23.