Amusing PA announcements
BA CC on arrival in Edinburgh:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Edinburgh. If you have travelled here on business, then looking after you has been our pleasure. If you have travelled here for pleasure, then that's your business."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Edinburgh. If you have travelled here on business, then looking after you has been our pleasure. If you have travelled here for pleasure, then that's your business."
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I like amusing crews. My favourite was during a safety demonstration on a WestJet flight:
"For those of you who did not drive to the airport this morning, here is how the seatbelt works." *g*
And yes, I know that the seatbelts on planes are different from those in cars.
"For those of you who did not drive to the airport this morning, here is how the seatbelt works." *g*
And yes, I know that the seatbelts on planes are different from those in cars.
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WestJet safety announcement (Vancouver) July.
"......... for anyone who needs extra assistance - like my boyfriend - please remain in your seat until all other passengers have disembarked."
Yowling baby in Thunder Bay Dept Lounge.........
AC gate crew:
\'We would like to remind passengers that crying is not permitted in the Departure Lounge!\'
"......... for anyone who needs extra assistance - like my boyfriend - please remain in your seat until all other passengers have disembarked."
Yowling baby in Thunder Bay Dept Lounge.........
AC gate crew:
\'We would like to remind passengers that crying is not permitted in the Departure Lounge!\'
Paxing All Over The World
A story that I told on a similar thread a few years ago:
1986 on a SAA 737 classic. Internal flight from GRJ ~ JNB a simple 90 minute sector. We were pushing back and the safety is started. It transpired that we had a new CC on and it was her first day of actually reading the saftey announcement. A wily fox on the flight deck is waiting to initiate her in a particular tradition ...
"... place the mask over your face and breath normally." At which point, old fox presses his PA button - overriding the CC - and does 'heavy breathing' into the microphone.
It took the poor girl some moments to recover ...
1986 on a SAA 737 classic. Internal flight from GRJ ~ JNB a simple 90 minute sector. We were pushing back and the safety is started. It transpired that we had a new CC on and it was her first day of actually reading the saftey announcement. A wily fox on the flight deck is waiting to initiate her in a particular tradition ...
"... place the mask over your face and breath normally." At which point, old fox presses his PA button - overriding the CC - and does 'heavy breathing' into the microphone.
It took the poor girl some moments to recover ...
Back in the (good old) days of British Caledonian, they had a regular flight to Tripoli. After landing there one day, the captain made his usual announcement, followed by "...there is a time difference between Britain and Libya - please put your watches back 2000 years."
Heard on Southwest last year: "Make sure you take all your personal belongings with you. If you do leave anything behind, it'll be on eBay tomorrow."
In the days of BEA, the Trident used to do the regular run to Moscow. On the return leg, the captain would sometimes come on and say "Ladies and gentlemen, we have now left Soviet airspace." Cue much relief, and another round of champagne.
Heard on Southwest last year: "Make sure you take all your personal belongings with you. If you do leave anything behind, it'll be on eBay tomorrow."
In the days of BEA, the Trident used to do the regular run to Moscow. On the return leg, the captain would sometimes come on and say "Ladies and gentlemen, we have now left Soviet airspace." Cue much relief, and another round of champagne.
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amusing PA announcements.
A few years ago, returning at night to a very stormy Manchester from a package holiday in Spain. Aircraft, an airbus 319 if memory is correct, is being seriously bounced around on appraoch. Small boy in cabin is heard to say 'This is better than the big dipper'.
As we cross the threshold, lights dimmed and cabin now silent, one wing is lifted alarmingly before we bump down and deccelerate. As we leave the runway one of the flight crew makes perhaps the shortest, most concise and understated PAs I've ever heard. 'BLOODY HELL'.
As we cross the threshold, lights dimmed and cabin now silent, one wing is lifted alarmingly before we bump down and deccelerate. As we leave the runway one of the flight crew makes perhaps the shortest, most concise and understated PAs I've ever heard. 'BLOODY HELL'.
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A few from my days:
While heading into the gate in San Antonio a few years back, the pilot makes his usual -- We've arrived and it's whatever time it was. He then says "The weather outside is 98 degrees with matching humidity. It's kind of like living in a big dog's mouth, and smells like it too."
At BMI the gate attendant (Southwest) announces, "We have to delay the flight while the mechanics change a gauge in the cockpit. What it is I don't know, but they tell me it's pretty important and that you'd want it there. Once the new one is in and is tested we'll begin loading. How they test it on the ground is anybody's guess... They tell me it'll take about an hour, but it is Friday night and they want to go home too. So, I would advise not leaving the immediate area -- this is the last plane out to Cleveland tonight and if you miss it, you're NOT spending the night at my place.
On a recent very short flight from ATL into a small airport in Mississippi -- the FA was a rather large guy, sort of a football linebacker. "Once we're underway, we're supposed to have a beverage service. If you haven't noticed, I'm not one of those Barbi-sized Flight Attendants, so I HIGHLY recommend you keep all feet, shoulders, and anything else you want uninjured out of the aisle.
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While heading into the gate in San Antonio a few years back, the pilot makes his usual -- We've arrived and it's whatever time it was. He then says "The weather outside is 98 degrees with matching humidity. It's kind of like living in a big dog's mouth, and smells like it too."
At BMI the gate attendant (Southwest) announces, "We have to delay the flight while the mechanics change a gauge in the cockpit. What it is I don't know, but they tell me it's pretty important and that you'd want it there. Once the new one is in and is tested we'll begin loading. How they test it on the ground is anybody's guess... They tell me it'll take about an hour, but it is Friday night and they want to go home too. So, I would advise not leaving the immediate area -- this is the last plane out to Cleveland tonight and if you miss it, you're NOT spending the night at my place.
On a recent very short flight from ATL into a small airport in Mississippi -- the FA was a rather large guy, sort of a football linebacker. "Once we're underway, we're supposed to have a beverage service. If you haven't noticed, I'm not one of those Barbi-sized Flight Attendants, so I HIGHLY recommend you keep all feet, shoulders, and anything else you want uninjured out of the aisle.
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Contrary to what other people with fear of flying might say, I *always* enjoy fun announcements...humour, for me, is one good way to cope with being nervous.
Incidentally, if you end up on a flight with some utterly obnoxious passengers next to you, I can always shut them up rather quickly- "would you like to hear the story of my last emergency landing?"
Incidentally, if you end up on a flight with some utterly obnoxious passengers next to you, I can always shut them up rather quickly- "would you like to hear the story of my last emergency landing?"
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Just in the cruise on LHR-EDI with (what was then) British Midland some years ago, and the flight deck came on the PA and closed with "... and congratulations to <name deleted> from the cabin crew who has just become engaged. Is it true about the strawberry yoghurt?"
Cue banshee screaming from the galley . . .
Cue banshee screaming from the galley . . .
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Was supposed to announce in saftey PA that "smoking anywhere on this aircraft is dangerous and could lead to prosecution" but it came out as "smoking anywhere on this aircraft is dangerous and could lead to prostitution".
Also after very heavy landing recently I announced " when you leave us please check you have all your belongings, and limbs with you..."
Also after very heavy landing recently I announced " when you leave us please check you have all your belongings, and limbs with you..."
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Whilst attempting to board one flight, I was asked to make a boarding call for another flight as the gate agent was relatively new. Unfortunately due to the distractions of boarding my own flight, instead of calling pax for the Air Berlin City Shuttle it came out as "Ladies and gentlemen welcome to your Air Berlin Sh!tty Shuttle....."
Luckily I no longer work at the gates .... but the guy in the bar did offer to buy me a drink!
Luckily I no longer work at the gates .... but the guy in the bar did offer to buy me a drink!
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race to the runway
Can't remember whether it's Phoenix or Yuma, but one of those airports has two parallel runways, so sometimes on final you see a plane flying closer and closer to yours until eventually they set on parallel courses and land each on their designated runway.
But of course, when you don't know about the parallel runways, seeing another aircraft getting close like that tends to attracts your attention.
The second time I flew there (Soutwhest) I was with my girl friend, who wasn't really fanatical about planes and flying..
And as we're on final approach she spots the other aicrfat closing in..
Her (Worried voice): "What's he doing??"
Me: "Well you see, dear this is the Wild West. They're all sort of cowboys here, so we're actually trying to beat the other guy to the runway"..
Her (after finally noticing the two runways): "you're an
hole.."'
A flight attendant, sitting nearby : "I agree..."
But of course, when you don't know about the parallel runways, seeing another aircraft getting close like that tends to attracts your attention.
The second time I flew there (Soutwhest) I was with my girl friend, who wasn't really fanatical about planes and flying..
And as we're on final approach she spots the other aicrfat closing in..
Her (Worried voice): "What's he doing??"
Me: "Well you see, dear this is the Wild West. They're all sort of cowboys here, so we're actually trying to beat the other guy to the runway"..
Her (after finally noticing the two runways): "you're an
hole.."'A flight attendant, sitting nearby : "I agree..."
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Ryanair Landing
If anyone else has flown into Gerona, Spain they will know that the runway is very short. As you come in over the mountains it is quite a sharp landing. Last year when arriving when Ryanair, the plane had an extremely hard and bumpy landing. Once we started taxiing the Flight attendant came on the speakers and said "Well after an absolutely fantastic landing, we'd like to welcome you to Gerona". Made a few worried passengers laugh.
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jack_essex - He/She was a very brave, if somewhat unwise Flight Attendant IMHO. I make it an absolute rule never to pass comment of any kind on a landing on the PA. Some pilots take strong exception to such PA's, taking the view that the CC are not in a position to know all of the circumstances surrounding any given approach and landing, and are therefore not qualified to pass judgement in front of others. I can understand their point.
One of the (many) bits of advice I give to new hire crew is never to refer to the quality of a landing in front of a pilot, even on the crew bus after a flight, unless specifically asked by the Captain - even then, discretion is appropriate. This isn't just about courtesy, but also about respecting the chain of command.
P.S. - Gerona isn't an especially short runway at 2,400m (7,874ft) there are certainly shorter, such as Luton at 2,160m (7,086ft). Sometimes, pilots will break a little harder in order to facilitate turning off the runway sooner: This clears the runway for a following aircraft and saves taxi fuel by reducing the taxi distance. This may or may not have been the case in GRO, but is not uncommon at many airfields.
P.P.S. Quite possible that my runway information is either out of date or that there are performance factors that I am unaware of, in which case please correct as required
One of the (many) bits of advice I give to new hire crew is never to refer to the quality of a landing in front of a pilot, even on the crew bus after a flight, unless specifically asked by the Captain - even then, discretion is appropriate. This isn't just about courtesy, but also about respecting the chain of command.
P.S. - Gerona isn't an especially short runway at 2,400m (7,874ft) there are certainly shorter, such as Luton at 2,160m (7,086ft). Sometimes, pilots will break a little harder in order to facilitate turning off the runway sooner: This clears the runway for a following aircraft and saves taxi fuel by reducing the taxi distance. This may or may not have been the case in GRO, but is not uncommon at many airfields.
P.P.S. Quite possible that my runway information is either out of date or that there are performance factors that I am unaware of, in which case please correct as required
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Yesterday on approach into Toronto on BA:
"If your on the left of the aircraft you can see a great view of downtown Toronto, if you're on the right of the aircraft you can see a big cloud."
"If your on the left of the aircraft you can see a great view of downtown Toronto, if you're on the right of the aircraft you can see a big cloud."
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Had a similar last year on a flight from orlando to Phoenix.
"If you all look to your right, those of you on the right hand side of the aircraft will see the remnants of Hurricane Francis. Those of you on the left hand side will see a lot of people looking out of the windows."
"If you all look to your right, those of you on the right hand side of the aircraft will see the remnants of Hurricane Francis. Those of you on the left hand side will see a lot of people looking out of the windows."
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BA last year from (I think) HEL to LHR: "This is a no-smoking flight. The toilets have smoke detectors which are very sensitive, very loud and very embarassing..."
BA Captain LHR-CDG: "In a few moments the cabin crew will show you a safety video. Myself, the FO and CC all take exams in how to get off this plane in an emergency. So it's for your benefit, not ours". Cue nervous laughter from the frequent fliers who actually seemed to pay more attention than usual.
BA Captain LHR-CDG: "In a few moments the cabin crew will show you a safety video. Myself, the FO and CC all take exams in how to get off this plane in an emergency. So it's for your benefit, not ours". Cue nervous laughter from the frequent fliers who actually seemed to pay more attention than usual.
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FlyBe geography Class....
Flybe Cabin crew last week...
"Please be sure to check out our new ski destinations of Chambery and Malaga in the brochure" ....Malaga?!? or was she thinking waterskiing?
Flybe Captain yesterday....
Those on the left side of the aeroplane can see the lovely French city of Poitier below...." SD glances down .....er I believe that is actually Niort..... Hope we do actually end up in Bordeaux today sometime....
"Please be sure to check out our new ski destinations of Chambery and Malaga in the brochure" ....Malaga?!? or was she thinking waterskiing?
Flybe Captain yesterday....
Those on the left side of the aeroplane can see the lovely French city of Poitier below...." SD glances down .....er I believe that is actually Niort..... Hope we do actually end up in Bordeaux today sometime....
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A long wait for our airborne time at LHR, but we had to push back to clear the gate for an incoming aircraft, and then sit on the tarmac somewhere in the wastelands. "Those of you on the left hand side of the aircraft have a splendid view of Terminal 4 and the southern runway. Those of you on the right hand side can admire the traffic on the Bath Road."