applause upon landing?
Feb 16, 2009, 4:44 am
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Feb 16, 2009, 5:08 am
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I've experienced people clapping twice.
The first time was in Sept. 2001 when i flew on the first AA flight from BOS-LAX following the 9/11 attacks. People clapped all the way to the gate.
The second time was Aug. 2008 on an AA flight from FRA-DFW. It was the pilot's last flight and everyone clapped when we landed. We also got a water salute, which was a first for me.
The first time was in Sept. 2001 when i flew on the first AA flight from BOS-LAX following the 9/11 attacks. People clapped all the way to the gate.
The second time was Aug. 2008 on an AA flight from FRA-DFW. It was the pilot's last flight and everyone clapped when we landed. We also got a water salute, which was a first for me.
Feb 16, 2009, 7:51 am
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I wouldn't clap when my plane lands (unless the Pilots does an incredible Job like landing after this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNR0a4TMxeA )
Actually the only time I can remember people clapping was last Month on FR to BGY. Not sure if it was because there were so many "first time fliers" on board, or if it really is typically Italian, as seen in this funny "Europe and Italy" Flash.. :-)
http://www.infonegocio.com/xeron/bruno/italy.html
But generally I find it embarassing. You wouldn't applaud to a busdriver bringing you safely to the station...
Actually the only time I can remember people clapping was last Month on FR to BGY. Not sure if it was because there were so many "first time fliers" on board, or if it really is typically Italian, as seen in this funny "Europe and Italy" Flash.. :-)
http://www.infonegocio.com/xeron/bruno/italy.html
But generally I find it embarassing. You wouldn't applaud to a busdriver bringing you safely to the station...
Feb 16, 2009, 8:30 am
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Applause at the end of a flight
A few years ago, on an Air Canada flight within Canada (YYZ-YYC?) I recall a large Japanese Tour Group on Board. At touchdown, a loud thunderous roar of applause occured from this group. Could this be a tradition in Japan?
Feb 16, 2009, 8:35 am
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9/15/01 - First SAS flight out of Copenhagen to Chicago (and pretty much one of the first INTL flight at all). Legend is that I was on the first non-US carrier flight allowed into US airspace. Clapping all around several times, when we entered Canadian airspace (which apparently wasn't a given) and again when we entered US airspace (certainly not a given) and then upon landing.
Feb 16, 2009, 8:40 am
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On a flt from MEM to CHA. We went over ATL and they were having tornado's, the plane bucked like a rodeo bull, the pilot put the pedal to the metal, the flight attendant looked green. Soda's were on the ceiling and people were praying. The plane landed, everyone clapped, and quite a few kissed the ground when they got outside. A lot of prayers of thanks could be heard.
Feb 16, 2009, 8:49 am
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