Story of the Day
"A Full and
Complete Stop"
A
little while ago, I was on a flight back home from a business trip.
After the aircraft
landed and was taxiing toward the gate, the head steward got on the PA system
and began the oft-repeated speech about destinations, gate locations and the
service people waiting to help you.
Then, as the plane
approached the gate, some passengers looked restless, and it appeared as if they
were about to stand up.
Seeing this, the
steward announced, "We have invested a lot of money to ensure that your
flight has been safe and comfortable. We are also looking for ways to save
money, and this aircraft is participating in a new experiment. To reduce
costs, we are asking for volunteers to help clean the cabin upon our arrival.
Those wishing to volunteer for cabin clean-up, please stand up before we come to
a full and complete stop."
Not a single
passenger left his or her seat until we were at the gate, and the seat belt sign
was turned off.