The pre-flight instructions that are usually bland and routine were loaded with jokes and puns. "If you don't like our service, there are six exits located throughout the plane." "When traveling with a child, our your mask on first. If you are traveling with two children, choose the one with the most potential."
People chuckled in response, and it grabbed my attention more than any other previous instructions ever have. There was definite flavor in its informality, but I'm not sure what the goal was, and whether it was completely appropriate. Regardless, the wit was present in both of my flights today. It was an interesting approach to an otherwise banal commentary. I guess it was a unique approach. And as the flight attendant claimed when we were preparing to get baggage from the overhead bins, "shift happens."
Funny how we can all quote those instructions by heart. I think this new approach might be fun the first time but I would hate to be a business traveler.
ReplyDeleteI've heard those before too. I think it's one particular airline that does that. It does get us to pay more attention though!
ReplyDeleteI've heard those before too. I think it's one particular airline that does that. It does get us to pay more attention though!
ReplyDeleteYikes - if teachers did that to break the monotony of their lessons - we'd be FIRED on the spot!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a Southwest flight - am I right? I appreciate the attempt by the attendants to change the routine. If the jokes vary, perhaps they will catch your ear and help you attend to the information?
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