Originally Posted by
PUCCI GALORE
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So what I want to know is how do view announcements? Do you like to hear what the Captain has to say? Do you like things of interest pointed out (the ice mountains of Greenland for example?)? Or should we just pipe down and leave you in peace?
I was stuck on the ground for 3 hours at LHR last month waiting for deiceing (not me, the aircraft) and the pilot came on several times with useful info that kept us informed, hopeful we'd eventually get away (we did) and made the time go. Top marks. Well done.
Last time I landed from transatlantic, I was spark out, first one I heard was that we will be landing in an hour - otherwise silence during the flight. Top marks.Well done.
OTOH it really gets on my wick when, with about an hour to go, and you are trying to get to the end of your film before the AVOD is switched off, there is a seemingly endless stream of announcements, all just a minute or two apart, then there is silence, and you think thats it, then there is another, each time interrupting the AVOD. Yes I know I'm landing in Toronto, thats what it says on my boarding pass. No I dont want any bl**dy perfume or a watch. Yes I know you can't use the loos when there is 10 minutes before landing etc etc. Please shut up
Originally Posted by
ojs555
But let's not forget that phrase that you've finally arrived safe and sound... When you're completely jet-lagged after a long night-flight... and have no idea what day or time it is... "Welcome to xyz, where the local time is 6am.
Which reminds me, I dont think I've ever been on a plane where they get the time announcement correct on landing. If you are going to say its 610, wait until 610 or say its 607 if it is 607, or buy a proper watch.