"Sit back, relax, enjoy the flight"

[Phony Marconi]

WHY does everyone say this?

PLEASE stop....it's so trite.... and insulting, too.

Borne of an era when seats actually reclined, service allowed for relaxation, and air travel was enjoyable.

Now, it's just annoying filler on an otherwise uninspired PA announcement.

 

[=w=]

Boo freakity hoo!

 

[labbats]

I agree. It makes you sound like you're a phony marconi.

 

[Fly2Scuba]

Don't say it

I agree, it sounds really stupid and there are thousands of other unique phrases one could say. For instance "Ladies and Gentlemen ........ and keep it real, peace out."

 

[Prop2Jet]

You're right, from now on I will just say "sit your asses down, shut up and don't complain welcome aboard!"

This thread sucks !

Merry X mas

 

[100LL... Again!]

Agreed, very trite. I never said it for any pax announcements.

I preferred: "Thanks for flying with us."

Always tell the customers you appreciate their biz. And never start a PA with "Well, folks.."

 

[temcgrew]

how about if you don't like it don't do it!

I'm glad we have this instruction board to learn from you people.

 

[GogglesPisano]

Cheesy, man. Real cheesy.

It went out with, "hey baby, what's your sign?"

 

[atrdriver]

So instead...."please sit there in your tiny seat with the slobbering drunk on your right and the smelly fat Wal-Mart shopper on your left and suffer in silence...You're lucky your ticket was so cheap." Is that better?

 

[Russ]

"Thanks for shopping for your ticket on priceline, now sit back and enjoy the best that $49.95 can offer"

 

[semperfido]

nothing at all would be nice!

 

[Heavy Set]

I recently heard a SWA FO announce "Sit back and we'll see you on top." Let me guess, former F-15 pilot?

My question to everyone here is what would you realistically PREFER to hear (no slams as stated above)? What would not be trite? I mean, you gotta say something.... Is there a better way to say it - like, "We appreciate your business and hope you enjoy the flight." Short and sweet.

 

[semperfido]

I mean, you gotta say something....

no...you don't. say nothing - unless there is a problem.

 

[atlcrashpad]

Why not try to make your customers feel comfortable? I'm sure they've not been comfortable up until now. I always treat the customer as I want to be treated. They are our Bread & Butter. With out them, we are nothing.

 

[DorkProp]

Nothing wrong with friendly, unobtrusive announcements, but the "sit back, relax" thing does sound dumb. I used to say it all the time until I read a funny news column where the writer was making fun of this very statement. I realized then how stupid it sounds, and that it really makes no sense whatsoever. I mean, do the passnegers really think to themselves, "Oh, okay. I think I will sit back and relax now that he told me that"?

 

[501261]

nothing at all would be nice!

Exactly! There are simply too many dang announcements on airline flights. The gate agent has something to say, the flight attendant says something, the pilot's say something, then the safety announcements. And nobody sounds good on an airline intercom! Do you really think anybody actually listens, even if they could understand with those scratchy speakers!

 

[migio]

I truly believe that most passengers could care less about an in-flight PA,and to most,im sure its just plain annoying,but its allways good to keep em "In the Loop" no matter how cheesy the PA.I would guess that most pax would think its not very professional to not say anything at all.

 

[semperfido]

I would guess that most pax would think its not very professional to not say anything at all.

most of my buds would think it a blessing. the exception is if there is some useful info--- not "the grand canyon is on the right" or "sit back,relax and enjoy the flight". when they take away the surly FA and the 7 yr old kicking my seat back then i will relax. not to mention the fat guy choking down a stinking burrito in the next seat.

 

[Traumahawk]

Would you people please stop trying to be cool.

Everything is dorky
Everything is bland.
Everything is chiche.

You think they actually listen??? And if they do they're muttering to themselves "why do these drunks always wake me up, I'm miserable enough as it is on this little airplane"

People...we drive glorified biz jets with a decent schedule and embarrassing pay. I have as much fun as I can and yes, I occassionally say folks and the ol' sit back relax bit. Some oldies are goodies. Put all the thought into it that u want. But stop acting like its the cool thing to do this, and not that.

PLEASE, stop being overly modest, yet somehow anal about the smallest things in this dillussional world where you're a "cool, smooth talking, not taking any pictures flying, hat wearing, over myself plain Joe airline pilot."

It's hypocrytical! Oh, he's dorky for wearing this or being in this picture, but gosh it is soo not cool to say "folks". It's a funny thread but the sad thing is I'll bet half the people here sit in front of their bathroom mirrors practicing these "unique" PA's.

You do that, I'm gonna go have some Eggnog. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays.

T-Hawk

 

[501261]

I truly believe that most passengers could care less about an in-flight PA,and to most,im sure its just plain annoying,but its allways good to keep em "In the Loop" no matter how cheesy the PA.I would guess that most pax would think its not very professional to not say anything at all.

Definately keep the pax in the loop, but having the gate agent, flight attendent, and pilot all mumble something about having a nice flight! How about STFU!

 

[migio]

most of my buds would think it a blessing. the exception is if there is some useful info--- not "the grand canyon is on the right" or "sit back,relax and enjoy the flight". when they take away the surly FA and the 7 yr old kicking my seat back then i will relax. not to mention the fat guy choking down a stinking burrito in the next seat.

Hey i agree.Keep it short and just cover the highlights,i.e. Time Left,arrival weather,e.t.c...

 

[suupah]

How about, passengers thanks for flying on this uncomfortable plane with no reclining seats and crappy service from people who make less than minimum wage.

 

[Piper877]

"Ladies and Gentlemen ........ and keep it real, peace out."

That's really funny.

Honestly though most people don't pay attention to the PA unless they're listening for the temperature when they're going from ORD to HNL.

 

[EMB170Pilot]

sh!t..after a lil over a year of flying now, i just found out that our FA are require to make a PA announc after the seat belt sign goes off.....so now after the captain turns the sign off, he/she goes through their speech. then right after he/she is done...the FA comes on and says the same f'ing thing

laides and gents the captain has decided to turn off the fasten seat belt sign, if you are going to remain in your seat blah blah blah blah

and the capt just f'ing said that!! Ugh! I agree with not saying anything. Is it just me or do I L O V E peace and quiet when on an airplane

 

[Midnight Flyer]

So instead...."please sit there in your tiny seat with the slobbering drunk on your right and the smelly fat Wal-Mart shopper on your left and suffer in silence...You're lucky your ticket was so cheap." Is that better?

That's some funny shlt!!

 

[Otto Coarsen]

You know, like when you grab a woman's breast, and you're like touching it, andlike, it feels like a bag of sand?

 

[Tomct]

The best part is when you get these "Business flyer's" on your flight that seem to know everything! You know, sometimes people would like to know that the Grand Canyon is out there, maybe it is their first time flying? MAYBE those that still like flying and don't do it that much would like to know what is out there! If you don't want to listen, then put on your "too cool for school" Bose headsets and watch your little DVD!
Find something else to B!tch about or yeah.....STFU!! People like this kill me, they THINK they speak for the majority when in actuality, THEY DON'T!! Grow up already and EAT your Peanut!
Jack@ss

 

[Otto Coarsen]

Seriously guys, with conversations like this, you're just like Andy. It's amazing, if you've ever been laid.

 

[GravityHater]

if you've ever been laid.

In fact that title line is almost the same one I use in bed!

 

[Freight Dog]

Quit yer bitchin' about the old ways of doing PA's. I like the old ways...

Here is something from this generation of pilots, especially judging by this thread:

"Yo! Shout out from the flight deck to my peeps in da back! Welcome aboard your AMERICA WEST <muttering> express flight 6460, our nonstop service from Phoenix to Vancouver, BC. This is your $20,000 year-making pimp first officer. We are presently at FLIGHT LEVEL 360. For those of you that don't know what is a FLIGHT LEVEL, it is what we airline pilots call altitudes above 18,000 feet. Our flight time today to Vancouver is 3 hours and 22 minutes according to the computer... ooops, sorry, 3 hours and 23 minutes, sorry about that, the computer keeps changing my ETA. Our airspeed shows 440 knots of true airspeed which is not quite the same as ground speed... <you hear a SMACK on the PA>. We anticipate mostly a smooth ride, but please do what we do up here in the cockpit of this shiny regional jet and keep your seat belts fastened. If you need anything, shout out to the MILF in the back. Peace out YO!"

then a couple of minutes later captain comes on:


"Ladies and gentlemen from the flight deck, this is Captain Overunder, and i would like to apologize for my first officer's PA. He has been told to sit on his hands, not touch anything, not broadcast anything and most importantly, he's been told to lay off flightinfo. Thank you again for flying with us today."