You know the experience. You thought you heard it all. Then there is that situation comes up that amazes even the most seasoned employee. Tell us about it and let everyone have a good laugh.
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Fasten Seat Belts
by: ItzyBitzy
06.1.12
Flying to Los Angeles from San Francisco the other day, a passenger noticed that the "Fasten Seat Belts" sign was kept lit during the whole journey although the flight was a particularly smooth one.
Just before landing, he asked the stewardess about it.
"Well," she explained, "up front there are 17 University of California girls going to Los Angeles for the weekend.
"In back, there are Read More
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Connecting Flights
by: SugarS
05.25.12
The fur began to fly when my fellow airplane passengers learned there was a chance they might miss their connecting flights out of Aspen.
When we finally landed, I found out just how nasty things got. Over the intercom, a harried flight attendant announced, "Those of you continuing on to L.A. please wait outside next to the boarding ramp and we will have a shuttle run you over." Read More
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Deep Thoughts For Those Who Take Life Way Too Seri
by: Kyle7
05.17.12
- Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
- Every one has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
- He who laughs last thinks slowest.
-If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal? Read More
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Airliner in Violent Thunderstorm
by: sylvie
04.27.12
An airliner flew into a violent thunderstorm and was soon swaying and bumping around the sky.
One very nervous lady happened to be sitting next to a clergyman and turned to him. "Can't you do something?" she demanded angrily.
"I'm sorry ma'am," the reverend said gently, "I'm in sales, not management." Read More
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Vultures Are Flying
by: Lenard
03.24.12
As migration approached, two elderly vultures doubted they could make the trip south, so they decided to go by airplane.
When they checked their baggage, the attendant noticed that they were carrying two dead raccoons. "Do you wish to check the raccoons through as luggage?" she asked.
"No, thanks," replied the vultures. "They're carrion." Read More
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British Security Levels
by: Tippy2
03.24.12
The British are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats in Islamabad and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved."
Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to"Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." Brits have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out.
Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a Read More
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Airpoirt Mistletoe
by: bingo
03.11.12
It was the beginning of December. The trip had gone reasonably well, and he was ready to go back. The airport on the other hand had turned a tacky red and green, and loudspeakers blared annoying elevator renditions of cherished Christmas carols.
Being someone who took Christmas very seriously, and being slightly tired, he was not in a particularly good mood.
Going to check in his luggage ( Read More
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Airport Mix-Up
by: stillthere
02.4.12
Airport Mix-Up
During the 'rush hour' at Houston's Hobby Airport, a flight was delayed due to a mechanical problem.
Since they needed the gate for another flight, the aircraft was backed away from the gate while the maintenance crew worked on it. The passengers were then told the new gate number, which was some distance away. Everyone moved to the new gate, only to find a third gate had been Read More
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Losing Engines
by: TinyT
12.14.11
Two blondes were flying to Miami from Cleveland. Fifteen minutes into the flight, the captain announced "One of the engines has failed and the flight will be an hour longer. But don't worry we have three engines left".
Thirty minutes later, the captain announced "One more engine has failed and the flight will be two hours longer. But don't worry we have two engines left".
An hour later the Read More
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We Can't Do That
by: Rold
12.4.11
A student was heading home for the holidays. When she got to the airline counter, she presented her ticket to New York. As she gave the agent her luggage, she made the remark, "I'd like you to send my green suitcase to Hawaii, and my red suitcase to London."
The confused agent said, "I'm sorry, we can't do that."
"Really? I am so relieved to hear you say that because that's exactly what yo Read More