Flightdeck PA Announcements
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Does anyone know of any websites where humorous inflight announcements (both real and mock PA's) can be downloaded or listened to, be it flight deck or cabin crew announcements?
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If you are going to attempt to be humorous from the flightdeck make sure that you are funny!(golden rule)
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My first flight instructor had a day job flying Shed loads (pun intended) of passengers from EMA. He was upgraded, and rumour has it that on his first flight after line check he boarded with a white cane, dark glasses and tapped his way to the rear galley, then back to the flight deck - fell into his seat over the throttle quadrant, then made the following PA:
"Ladies and Gents. Sorry about that, but I do have to have a little joke with you ... (pause) ... by the way, is this a good time to tell you I have never done this before".
RIX
"Ladies and Gents. Sorry about that, but I do have to have a little joke with you ... (pause) ... by the way, is this a good time to tell you I have never done this before".
RIX
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I've had a couple of good PA announcements. First one was landing in Seattle. We came down very hard, and the cabin PA announcement was along the lines of: "As you will have realised we've arrived in Seattle...". The Captain then came on (BA "Biggles" type) and said: "Oh sorry about the landing ladies and gents, playful bit of wind shear". Yeah, right!
Second one was just prior to a very VERY bumpy approach into Dublin. The Captain, to his credit, warned us that it was going to be very bumpy, as well as telling us not to be alarmed if we started climbing again in case it was just too windy to land. However, he spoiled it for the more nervous amongst us by saying that: "some of the planes in front haven't made it."
Second one was just prior to a very VERY bumpy approach into Dublin. The Captain, to his credit, warned us that it was going to be very bumpy, as well as telling us not to be alarmed if we started climbing again in case it was just too windy to land. However, he spoiled it for the more nervous amongst us by saying that: "some of the planes in front haven't made it."
Brings to mind the late Peter Ustinov relating a story when he was on a LH flight from Frankfurt to somewhere in the USA. After they had been airborne about one hour the Captain (German) came on the PA and said (just imagine Ustinov doing his German accent).."Ladies and Gentlemen those of you who are observant will have noticed that when we left Frankfurt the sun was on the left hand side of the aircraft but now it is on the right hand side. There is a reason for this...we are returning to Frankfurt!"
The way Ustinov told the story had everyone in hysterical laughter.
Another one I recall was when I was pax positiong into Newark (USA) on a B727 in about 1974 - I looked out of the window and thought the sink rate looked a bit high and we did the heaviest landing I have ever experienced on any transport a/C (and yes, touchwood, that even includes mine!). Several of hatracks were thrown open and it went very quiet in the cabin. As we vacated the runway the Captain came on the PA and said "Well folks I guess the only thing we can say about the landing is that we have "arrived" in New York - have a great weekend".
The way Ustinov told the story had everyone in hysterical laughter.
Another one I recall was when I was pax positiong into Newark (USA) on a B727 in about 1974 - I looked out of the window and thought the sink rate looked a bit high and we did the heaviest landing I have ever experienced on any transport a/C (and yes, touchwood, that even includes mine!). Several of hatracks were thrown open and it went very quiet in the cabin. As we vacated the runway the Captain came on the PA and said "Well folks I guess the only thing we can say about the landing is that we have "arrived" in New York - have a great weekend".
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A number of years ago on an A330 flight making its approach into Shannon airport the first officer came over the PA and started to point out the views over the west coast of Ireland. "Ladies and gentlemen for those of you on the left hand side you'll see beautiful views of the Aran Islands and for those of you on the right hand side you'll see the stunning views of the Cliff of Moher. Followed by a pause ......... and for those of you in the middle ....... <pause> .... well you had the best views of the drop down monitors during the flight.
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Some years ago on a flight to Aberdeen:
Captain: "Ladies and Gentlemen, This is your captain speaking, we are now approaching our destination Aberdeen Dyce Airport. The runway at Dyce is not over long for this class of aircraft so we don't mess about, we put down fairly firmly as soon as we can and hope to stop before we reach the other end."
We then proceeded to experience an absolute beauty of a landing, the aircraft creamed onto the runway so smoothly.
Captain: Ladies and Gentlemen, in fairness I should point out that the beautiful landing was executed by my First Officer who has been on this class of aicraft for a very long time."
F/O: "Too bloody long!"
Captain: "As we approach the terminal building, I urge you all to remain seated and keep your seat belts fastened until the aircraft comes to a complete stop. Passengers booked on the onward flight to Wick should take note that I can see them trying to kick-start your aircraft as I speak."
This was after a flight during which the captain seemed to have verbal diarrhea to the amusemnt of many and the irritation of others.
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edit for shpelling mistook
Captain: "Ladies and Gentlemen, This is your captain speaking, we are now approaching our destination Aberdeen Dyce Airport. The runway at Dyce is not over long for this class of aircraft so we don't mess about, we put down fairly firmly as soon as we can and hope to stop before we reach the other end."
We then proceeded to experience an absolute beauty of a landing, the aircraft creamed onto the runway so smoothly.
Captain: Ladies and Gentlemen, in fairness I should point out that the beautiful landing was executed by my First Officer who has been on this class of aicraft for a very long time."
F/O: "Too bloody long!"
Captain: "As we approach the terminal building, I urge you all to remain seated and keep your seat belts fastened until the aircraft comes to a complete stop. Passengers booked on the onward flight to Wick should take note that I can see them trying to kick-start your aircraft as I speak."
This was after a flight during which the captain seemed to have verbal diarrhea to the amusemnt of many and the irritation of others.
D.
edit for shpelling mistook
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On stand awaiting departure from Bristol to sunnier climes.
"Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your First Officer speaking. All passengers are aboard, the baggage is loaded, we are ready for pushback the paperwork done and we have clearance for start up. We are however short of one fairly vital asset. That of a Pilot. Our proposed Captain called in sick this morning and as I speak, a substitute is wolfing his breakfast as he drives frantically to the airport. As soon as he joins us we can be away."
A few minutes later a red-faced and out of breath Captain came hurtling up the stairs. The cabin door was shut before he had reached the flight deck, within certainly less than two minutes we were being pushed back prior to taking off.
I did wonder about the legailty of the flight, being that the Captain had clearly no input in the flight plan or any other of the procedures in pre- flight checks.
But we were just pleased to be on our way. The airline BTW was BA/GO about which more perhaps later.
"Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your First Officer speaking. All passengers are aboard, the baggage is loaded, we are ready for pushback the paperwork done and we have clearance for start up. We are however short of one fairly vital asset. That of a Pilot. Our proposed Captain called in sick this morning and as I speak, a substitute is wolfing his breakfast as he drives frantically to the airport. As soon as he joins us we can be away."
A few minutes later a red-faced and out of breath Captain came hurtling up the stairs. The cabin door was shut before he had reached the flight deck, within certainly less than two minutes we were being pushed back prior to taking off.
I did wonder about the legailty of the flight, being that the Captain had clearly no input in the flight plan or any other of the procedures in pre- flight checks.
But we were just pleased to be on our way. The airline BTW was BA/GO about which more perhaps later.
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Thanks for that Nightrider. It was an idle thought at the time. I didn't really think that an unqualified person was about to launch us into the air. I have flown often enough to know that the F/O would often be the one "flying".
With regard to my earlier comment about GO airlines. I was on the last flight for a particular aircraft and crew in GO colours after the takeover by easyjet. The CC were all very upset, the senior had been with GO since its inception as had most of that particular crew and all the PA's were given in a very tearful voice.
By the time we reach our destination, (I cannot remember whether it was EMA or Stansted, I suspect the latter.) All of the CC wear in tears and many of the passengers were too. I know it was unprofessional and showed lack of control, but the story seen from their prospective was touching and sometimes quite moving.
As a bystander so to speak it did seem that Barbara Cassini had her legs chopped off at the knees by BA executives who sold out a little too quickly.
With regard to my earlier comment about GO airlines. I was on the last flight for a particular aircraft and crew in GO colours after the takeover by easyjet. The CC were all very upset, the senior had been with GO since its inception as had most of that particular crew and all the PA's were given in a very tearful voice.
By the time we reach our destination, (I cannot remember whether it was EMA or Stansted, I suspect the latter.) All of the CC wear in tears and many of the passengers were too. I know it was unprofessional and showed lack of control, but the story seen from their prospective was touching and sometimes quite moving.
As a bystander so to speak it did seem that Barbara Cassini had her legs chopped off at the knees by BA executives who sold out a little too quickly.
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One of the best from a certain Capt at BA.
Kittyhawk 1 (Queens flight) had been cleared straight into heathrow whilst others were holding for 15 minutes.
BA Capt: 'Approach. How come Kittyhawk 1 gets to go straight in while I'm holding?'
Heathrow Approach Control: 'Kittyhawk 1 has the Queen on board, Speedbird.'
BA Capt: ' Well I've got 3 Queens on board, can I go next?'
Kittyhawk 1 (Queens flight) had been cleared straight into heathrow whilst others were holding for 15 minutes.
BA Capt: 'Approach. How come Kittyhawk 1 gets to go straight in while I'm holding?'
Heathrow Approach Control: 'Kittyhawk 1 has the Queen on board, Speedbird.'
BA Capt: ' Well I've got 3 Queens on board, can I go next?'
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Capt PA "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen etc ..... my name is XXX and in charge of me in the flight deck is FO YYY. In charge of all of us our SCCM today is Debbie etc". Good to know who is really in charge of whats going on around us. 
Also head on the radio with ATC a calm dignified PA apologising for the fact that the aircraft was having to divert to a local airport due to some technical problems, please listen to the instructions given to you by the cabin crew.
ATC "A very nice PA FlightXXX the airport is now closed in preperation for your emergency landing the fire services are standing by. What have you told your passengers then?"
Also head on the radio with ATC a calm dignified PA apologising for the fact that the aircraft was having to divert to a local airport due to some technical problems, please listen to the instructions given to you by the cabin crew.
ATC "A very nice PA FlightXXX the airport is now closed in preperation for your emergency landing the fire services are standing by. What have you told your passengers then?"
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On Maersk Air, sometime back in the 1990s, LGW/CPH. It's all going smoothly as we prepare to go flying, and we get to the safety demo.
Cabin PA in English: "We will now do the safety demonstration in Danish only."
Cabin PA in Danish saying the same thing, followed by a safety demo in Danish only. Some of the obviously British passengers looked quite put out
My Danish relatives all thought this was extremely funny when I told them about it.
Cabin PA in English: "We will now do the safety demonstration in Danish only."
Cabin PA in Danish saying the same thing, followed by a safety demo in Danish only. Some of the obviously British passengers looked quite put out
My Danish relatives all thought this was extremely funny when I told them about it.
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A good few years ago as passenger on a Bulgarian Airline if I recall the Commander came on the intercom on the approach and exclaimed 'Cabin Crew The Ground is Coming Up.' I never did find out if they were joking or serious LOL
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I was on an EJ flight from PMI to LGW and a senior crew member said:
"flying time will be aprox 2 minutes"
The whole cabin was laughing, very amusing!
Cabin crew talk so fast that it comes out wrong sometimes!
"flying time will be aprox 2 minutes"
The whole cabin was laughing, very amusing!
Cabin crew talk so fast that it comes out wrong sometimes!
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Mid 1970s - Qantas 742 ex Christchurch. F/O doing PA. "On behalf of Captain Cook who will be in charge of our flight to Melbourne today...."
Poor b*gger - Qantas's Capt Cook must have become very thick skinned or heartily fed up with the reaction of many of his pax (and probably colleagues) over the years. I'm surprised he didn't change his name - though I suppose the pay cheque made it all worthwhile (he who laughs last, etc...).
At least I will always be able to claim to have crossed the Tasman with Capt Cook.
Poor b*gger - Qantas's Capt Cook must have become very thick skinned or heartily fed up with the reaction of many of his pax (and probably colleagues) over the years. I'm surprised he didn't change his name - though I suppose the pay cheque made it all worthwhile (he who laughs last, etc...).
At least I will always be able to claim to have crossed the Tasman with Capt Cook.
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On good authority, true:
1. Manx Airlines Captain, after landing at Ronaldsway, " Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to the Isle of Man. If any of you would like to adjust your watches, I suggest you wind them back 20 years!". Serious bollocking ensued with Ops Dir.
2. Air Europe 757 that broke its back on landing at Madeira many years ago (acft write off), nose wheel punctured the cabin flooring - Thespian male cabin crew raced into cockpit after aircraft shudderd to a halt and said, "Well guys, I've had most things up my a**, but never before the nosewheel of a 757, thanks for the new experience!"
1. Manx Airlines Captain, after landing at Ronaldsway, " Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to the Isle of Man. If any of you would like to adjust your watches, I suggest you wind them back 20 years!". Serious bollocking ensued with Ops Dir.
2. Air Europe 757 that broke its back on landing at Madeira many years ago (acft write off), nose wheel punctured the cabin flooring - Thespian male cabin crew raced into cockpit after aircraft shudderd to a halt and said, "Well guys, I've had most things up my a**, but never before the nosewheel of a 757, thanks for the new experience!"
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PA humour
I had just boarded a flight to Cuba at Manchester (passenger) & before pushback from the gate the captain came on in a very strong Lancashire accent and said "Well we're just waiting for the little tractor thingy to push us back from gate and we'll be off in nooo time"
Pretty humourous at the time
Pretty humourous at the time
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Off on a tangent
Cumulonimbus, your second anecdote reminds me of another Thespian, an elegantly clad youth who walked into a hospital emergency room for removal of a foreign object up his exhaust pipe.
He started off by telling the physician: "You're going to laugh. You see, I was planting carrots when..."
After removing the offending carrot, the physician drily asked: "Upside down, eh?"
He started off by telling the physician: "You're going to laugh. You see, I was planting carrots when..."
After removing the offending carrot, the physician drily asked: "Upside down, eh?"