A father and daughter pilot different flights out of Dulles and recognize each other's voices over air traffic control, leading to a heartwarming exchange.
It's good to read lighthearted stories every now and then. Reminds me of the interaction between Cathay and Cargolux years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8MV_GBCXM4&pp=ygUPY2F0aGF5IGNhcmdvbHV4
That’s precious! (And, a bit better than the ‘meowing’ near DCA from earlier this year.)
'We should fire all three of them and replace them with AI, even though there is no AI that can currently replace them.'
...Eskimo, probably.
Now THIS was a fun way to start Thursday!
They should use this interaction to retrain that horrible ATC man at at the JFK ATC center.
And before someone disagrees to scream that the ATC channels should "OnLy Be UsEd FoR aTc!" just...don't. Every job has some room for levity.
I agree that the job has room for levity, but I would note that one of the arguments against that JFK controller has to be dropped if we're giving leeway here... namely that his commentary/transmissions are a distraction and thus unsafe.
In other words: whether it's being kind or being a jerk on frequency, it's not done at the expense of safety.
@JoePro - Exactly, just because it's cute doesn't mean it's any less unprofessional. It's an ATC frequency, not a debate club. Anything unrelated to operations doesn't belong there.
@Samo, calling any non-operational transmission "unprofessional" comes across as rather pedantic. Might as well try to ban "g'day" on frequency.
Every pilots know that we have a privat Feq unused for traffic so ..
I often talk to my wife who was flying # route as the copilot was listening the ATC so no safety issue ..
Willy - she may have used the opportunity to ask for an increase in her allowance .
Unrelated: @Ben, look at EK's new Y+ seat!
This was literally a J seat not many years ago.
While Business Class might have plateaued, there's still room for a (r)evolution in the Premium Economy space.
If not a total lie-flat, then certainly a deeper recline akin to a true La-Z-Boy. Cathay's outgoing recliners seem like the perfect platform to build from if going that route. Northwest's World Business Class back in the day or JAL's existing SHELL FLAT NEO would make a great Premium Economy product.
that looks really nice- cant wait for them to charge more than most airlines do in J
"Sort of"
Some great dad love there. Ha.
I woulda said "hell yes!" But I guess pilots tend to be kind of reserved, especially on ATC frequency.
She also asked him : "Does my hair look OK ?"
I think this is wonderful.....
I love it! We should all have the privilege of watching our daughters soar. Quite literally for this Dad. Proud of you both.