Saturday, August 28, 2010

False Alarm At 30,000 Feet


Earlier this week, 275 passengers on a British Airlines flight were treated to a bit of a fright. A prerecorded message came over the plane's speaker system telling passengers to brace for an emergency landing over water!

Immediately, the crew assured passengers that the message was a mistake and that there was no danger. The captain had pressed the wrong button! At the time, they were flying above the North Sea from London to Hong Kong.

Two things: If British Airways really had class, it would be "Free drinks for everyone!"
Also, if the captain pressed the wrong button, triggering the emergency message, do you think he will remember to push the right buttons to land the plane safely?