I would echo AVCP in that, 'turbulence' is usually interpreted as 'being thrown all over the sky'! Before departure: "We might feel some small bumps as we go up through this cloud - but it's all clear above." and this can be reversed prior to let down. If it is likely to be medium turbulence then, "We will go through some bumpy clound on our way to the clear air above them" and so forth.

If you encounter the choppiness when crossing form one jet stream to another: "... sorry that I have had to put the seat belt sign on for this bumpiness but we are just going through a place were two streams of wind cross and we should be out the other side before long."

I have to admit I usually end my PA with "...sit back, relax and enjoy the flight with us this evening". It usually seems like an good ending to the spiel, now I can't think what else to say to round it off!

In my company its always the Captain that does the welcome PA and the PF does the inflight PA's. The pax always like to hear the Captain's voice but it seems more sensible for the PF to say where we are, where we are routing, and then to thank them at the end. And its good practice for when moving across to the LHS!

As a serial grumply old man I just hate to be told to sit back and relax and as far as enjoying the service - forget it with LLC where you are lucky to get a dried sandwhich. Also hate an Aussie LLC that has poncy types gushing "Ladies and gentlemen - BOYS and GIRLS before practically very bloody PA. Same airline scares the pax by announcing while taxiing that the aircraft is going to another destination other than to the one on your ticket. It is supposed to be hilarious.. Or how about this from the gender bending clown in the purser's suit "You will find a life jacket under your seat on which there is a whistle to attract passing sailors...

Just on the topic what's your opinion of having a pilot with a local accent, for example Scouse or Southern or even Northern, doing the pa's??

Is it considered good or bad, whenever i board an aircraft i always think it's nice to have a pilot with the local accent - i suppose i feel as though i can relate to him/her more!

JetSetJ:ok:

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After having flown as PAX in my beloved S340, I came to two conclusions:
1)
There is absolutely no need to do a PA because of the unbelievably loud noiselevel in the cabin. The PA will just add to the discomfort. There is no point in trying to shout either as this will produce a sharp noise in the speakers that will wake anyone that has had the good fortune of being able to sleep between the wrath of two CT7's.
2)
If one does engage in a monologue with the PAX, do not ask them to enjoy the flight. They are most likely booked on a connecting flight which they are about to miss as we are being held of in the middle of rush-hour. For some reason, our airline only carries stressed out, angry passangers. Also, when there's only one operator flying from an airport, do not pull the classic "thankyou for choosing xyz-air"...

/LnS

"And finally ladies and gentlemen, I'd strongly recommend you pay attention to the safety brief because we have our own exits up front"

Remember when I was with AE of a skipper that didnt refer to the towns we were passing but the vineyards.

And before anybody suggests it, I believe he just liked the odd drop of wine with his meals.

HAVE you tried saying "Sit forward and have a !!!! flight"