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KQRdr

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Ever heard that one from a boarding pax?



There were some good replies to a "small airplane" comment on the other thread.



The plane I fly is big enough for them I guess, but I am relatively young for my airline and look even younger. So I'm often caught with my pants down by a smart a$$ pax on a jetway full of people.



Any good comebacks....

 
"If you don't want me to fly, you're welcome to give it a try"
 
was in similar shoes once--

my retort was "i am on an internship. its really cool-they let me fly from the left seat and everything." (while giving my biggest opie smile)

times have changed and unfort. so have i :)

fbt
 
"Yeah my mom said I could come play captain here today!"
"My xbox broke so I got one of these instead. :)"


I'm 24....flew with a guy that's 20 last month that looks even younger. Musta looked really funny.

A couple weeks ago I walked on the airplane and was getting things set up. I was talking to the FA..told her how long the flight was going to be... did my usual briefing and meet and greet. About 10 minutes later she walks in and goes "when is the captain going to get here?"

"huh... oh... he's gonna be a bit late, I'm just warming up his seat."


A few minutes later she's like..sorry.. I didn't realize captains could be so young. "it's all good.... remember 4 stripes equals the overpaid loser."
 
"gotta do something till I turn 16!"

I'm there with you. I've got a young face...most people put me at 20, the highest guess has been 22...the lowest 18 (I'm 25). It's usually not from our regulars, but when we have the rare charter trip, it's a pain in the arse. Some people don't say anything, but you can tell they are thinking it. Either way, you gotta be very professional and then they will begin to respect you.
 
KQRdr said:
Ever heard that one from a boarding pax?



There were some good replies to a "small airplane" comment on the other thread.



The plane I fly is big enough for them I guess, but I am relatively young for my airline and look even younger. So I'm often caught with my pants down by a smart a$$ pax on a jetway full of people.



Any good comebacks....


Come on! Standard answer to questions like these.

Pax: Are you old enough to fly?

Pilot: No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. :D
 
Are you old enough to fly?

Nope, its take your children to work day!
 
"I start drivers ed next week."
 

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