In my 35 years with the airlines,I had come across many types of passengers. There were the over generous ones as well as the cheapskates who think of nothing but to fleece anything they can get their hands on. Surprisingly,some of these paxs were the rich people. Yet, there were those who would do anything to get attention. Some were abusive while others were friendly. Yes ,there were the funny types and the list goes on.....
I remember meeting a monk travelling in first class who ate beef steak and drank champagne and other alcoholic drinks. To satisfy our curious look,he explained that it was alright for monks not to go vegetarian because of the lack of veggie in his country. As for the drinking of alcohol, he explained that they were 'spiritual drinks' and they were good for his soul and spirit.
There was a priest in the first class ,who told us not to address him by his title, as stated on the pax information list because he was going to get drunk on his favourite Chivas Regal whisky.
Yet,I had met a President of a country who confided in me that "I started my political career in ****** prison and it looks like I am going to end it in ****** "prison". In the 55 minutes of the flight he downed 3 double Scotch on the rocks. Well,he did end his political career in the ****** "prison" and died in a foreign country not long ago.
I will stop here and continue some other time with more of such stories.
4 comments:
How about some stories about SIA mgt who go on duty travel? Do they treat the crew well? Or do they think they are kings and queens just cos they are seated in FRCL? Thanks.
Rgds,
The QuizMan.
Hey QuizMan,
The SIA mgt staff at worst,would just leave the crew alone. Usually they are okay because they are supposed to be exemplary. Even our then CEO Dr. Cheong and Chairman Koh were ok but always keeping that ******* so called 'professional distance' The best of them all was Mr.Lim Chin Beng,our former MD but his boss, the then chairman was a hmmmmm..( better not mention name cos I might get sued....sooo scared one hahaha).
The Capts. and their spouses could be a pain to the crew at times.But cabin crew not scared one hehehe...
indeed..u see some of the strangest behaviours 45000 ft up in the air
Ah Tiong,U are a crew right? and u should know..hehehe.
Hey Tiong how about sharing some of the your stories here with us?
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