Boarding started after about a ten minute wait and I am in 14D, exit row, Aisle. As is quite often the case, the crew member was standing in my seat space and I jokingly apologised for having to evict her.

Now, colour me highly impressed, she said “Not a problem Mr JapesUK”, you could have knocked me down with a feather!

Into my seat which is clean and comfortable and seems pretty new .





14E has been showing as empty all the way but a gent has just arrived to claim it. I am guessing he begged a gate upgrade and I cannot begrudge him it, he is taller than I am!

We are now one minute from scheduled departure but passengers are still streaming aboard so I’m guessing we will be 10+ minutes pushing back.

A Quick Look at the diminutive safety card on this A22-300




I’m surprised to see, or more accurately, to not see a menu in the seat pocket. No Buy on Board?

The crew member has just dropped off a towel and mini water, only to myself, a AF status benefit?



Remember I said I don’t begrudge Mr 14E his seat? He’s a sniffer 😡

Next Stop: Paris in around three hours time