On my last flight on CX from MNL on Sunday, when I heard the click, tap tap on the intercom, I was expecting the usual deep voice of "Good evening ladies and gentlemen, this is the Captain speaking and my name is ... " ..BUT I was totally surprised to hear, instead the voice of a woman !! An Australian woman at that..

I didn't know CX has a 747 Captain who is a woman ! She was pleasant , professional and well, made me pay attention to what she was saying .. including the "Cabin crew, be seated for takeoff" command. I didn't catch her name though..

The flight also had minimal turbulence.. and wow, even the landing was smooth..

I am totally flabbergasted !