I was flying from DC’s National Airport in the early 2000s when the choice of a mobile device was a BlackBerry and a Treo. I had the latter since it provided better phone service. Treos were somewhat bulky and I hated the holster so I often traveled with it in the open section of my briefcase.
Well, I dropped my briefcase while taking it off my rolling suitcase right at the gap between the jetway and the plane. Of course, it fell in the gap. The flight attended summoned the pilot who went down and recovered the intact phone. When I mentioned my embarrassment at the pilot having to recover my device he reminded me that he was the Captain.
The folks flying planes take their jobs seriously, especially when someone does something stupid. Many thanks to that Delta Captain all these years later!
Oh, and the Treo was none the worse for the experience.
I don’t read every post (sorry!) but when I do it’s always enlightening and informative. Entertainment and education are a feature. Not all newsletters achieve this combination. Just remembered another feature, your writing also prompts reflection. Must try harder to read and reap the benefits from your efforts!
No one should ever receive more than one pardon . DA
I was flying from DC’s National Airport in the early 2000s when the choice of a mobile device was a BlackBerry and a Treo. I had the latter since it provided better phone service. Treos were somewhat bulky and I hated the holster so I often traveled with it in the open section of my briefcase.
Well, I dropped my briefcase while taking it off my rolling suitcase right at the gap between the jetway and the plane. Of course, it fell in the gap. The flight attended summoned the pilot who went down and recovered the intact phone. When I mentioned my embarrassment at the pilot having to recover my device he reminded me that he was the Captain.
The folks flying planes take their jobs seriously, especially when someone does something stupid. Many thanks to that Delta Captain all these years later!
Oh, and the Treo was none the worse for the experience.
I don’t read every post (sorry!) but when I do it’s always enlightening and informative. Entertainment and education are a feature. Not all newsletters achieve this combination. Just remembered another feature, your writing also prompts reflection. Must try harder to read and reap the benefits from your efforts!