Bible on board?
Jan 15, 2009 | 1:19 pm
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Bible on board?
Last night I was flying LAX-SFO (MD-80, mechanical issues, but that's another thread) and after we landed, I needed to move the grey in-flight services bag in order to access my carry-on. As I was moving it, a Bible slipped out of a small pocket seemingly designed just for the purpose of carrying a book. Also in there was something in braille (I'm assuming emergency instructions).
Of course this piqued my curiosity and I resolved to post here, as a search on "Bible" didn't reveal a prior discussion.
Anyone have an idea of what this is used for on board? Last rites in the event of an emergency? Alternative to "American Way" magazine? Praying for an upgrade?
Of course this piqued my curiosity and I resolved to post here, as a search on "Bible" didn't reveal a prior discussion.
Anyone have an idea of what this is used for on board? Last rites in the event of an emergency? Alternative to "American Way" magazine? Praying for an upgrade?
Jan 15, 2009 | 1:56 pm
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Slightly OT, I recently flew on a Lion Airways flight DPS-SIN where there was an "Invocation Card" in each seat pocket - basically a multi-faith, multi-language set of prayers either asking God to keep the plane safe or to provide peace of mind. I didn't notice any prayers asking God for an upgrade!
Jan 15, 2009 | 4:56 pm
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I would guess that it's there to lend to a nervous passenger that might find it comforting, should the need arise.