Gate Agent humor
Apr 25, 2010, 7:57 am
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Gate Agent humor
A few years ago I was flying between DC and Chicago every week. I would normally book a late evening return from ORD and stand by on an earlier flight if possible. The stand by rules were simpler then, but still subject to availability, fare code, etc.
One time I had an upgrade, but checked on the earlier flight anyway. The GA checked and said I could stand by, but only on coach.
I didn't mind a lot, it was a fairly short flight and I'd rather be home earlier.
Then she said "It's a middle seat".
I'm sure I looked disappointed, but said no problem. I can put up with it for an hour and a half or so.
"It's a middle seat in the last row, right in front of the lavs"
This was not good news, I thought.
"Each of the passengers next to you have requested seat belt extenders".
I'm sure she noticed the look of horror on my face.
"Enjoy your flight!" she said as she handed my First Class BP.
She pulled if off so well she must have practiced it on plenty of people before me. Great comedy, even if I was on the receiving end!
One time I had an upgrade, but checked on the earlier flight anyway. The GA checked and said I could stand by, but only on coach.
I didn't mind a lot, it was a fairly short flight and I'd rather be home earlier.
Then she said "It's a middle seat".
I'm sure I looked disappointed, but said no problem. I can put up with it for an hour and a half or so.
"It's a middle seat in the last row, right in front of the lavs"
This was not good news, I thought.
"Each of the passengers next to you have requested seat belt extenders".
I'm sure she noticed the look of horror on my face.
"Enjoy your flight!" she said as she handed my First Class BP.
She pulled if off so well she must have practiced it on plenty of people before me. Great comedy, even if I was on the receiving end!
Apr 25, 2010, 8:05 am
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"Each of the passengers next to you have requested seat belt extenders".
I'm sure she noticed the look of horror on my face.
"Enjoy your flight!" she said as she handed my First Class BP.
She pulled if off so well she must have practiced it on plenty of people before me. Great comedy, even if I was on the receiving end!
Apr 25, 2010, 9:23 am
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I love it!!! Always great to see a sense of humour when I'm travelling. For me, it's what makes the difference between institutionalised courtesy and individual attention. It makes me feel like they actually see me as a person (even if they did it to everyone). It's just a lovely human touch.
+1 to that GA
+1 to that GA
Apr 25, 2010, 2:33 pm
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Location: Charlotte, NC
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My regret is that I got reeled in so well that I didn't compliment her, so if you're out there, Ms Gate Agent, very nicely done!
lovely!
