Older First Officer
"Caroline revisits the first officer."
I wake up early and as I lie in bed I look at the flight roster for the day checking out who is on my flight this afternoon. I recognise a few of the cabin crew and a quick check...
cabin crew
Little Bo Peep – The Third Outing
"Who would have imagined that the airport and a longhaul flight could be such fun?"
Despite telling ourselves we were organised people, the last-minute scramble before the taxi arrived was happening. Passport locations were being triple-checked and bags were being checked so that they were secured tightly.'I think that is everything,' I said to Jan.'Wallets?'...
Last Call for Flight ZA241
"A daring race against time as desires take hold but will they make the Flight?"
"This is the last call for Flight ZA471 to Hong Kong, leaving from Gate 42F," came the crackled announcement over the intercom."Well, that's us then guys," I nod, sinking the last of my drink. The lounge bar conveniently located, we...
The Strap-on Lay Over
"A delightful dinner in Cape Town after an overnight flight"
With the main meal served and after dinner drinks consumed, most of the passengers had opted to try and get some sleep on the long overnight flight down to Cape Town.The 747 wasn’t full tonight, which meant that the cabin...