As the airliner pushed back from the gate, the flight attendant gave the passengers the usual information regarding seat belts, etc. Finally, she said, "Now, sit back and enjoy your trip while our captain, Judith Campbell and crew take you safely  to your destination."  Joe, sitting in the 8th row, thought to himself . . . "Did I hear her right . . . the captain is a woman?

. . . I think I better have a scotch and soda."

When the attendants came by the with the drink cart, he said,

"Did I understand you right?  Is the captain a woman?" 

"Yes," said the attendant, "in fact, this entire crew is female." 

"My God," said Joe,

"I'd better have  two scotch and sodas. I don't know what to think of all those  women up there in the cockpit.

"That's another thing," said the attendant, "we no longer call it the cockpit . . . now it's the box office."
 

Here are some conversations that airline passengers normally will never hear.
The following are accounts of actual exchanges between airline pilots and control towers from around the world:
 
 

Four Flight Engineers are walking down the street window-shopping. They turn a corner and see a sign that says "Airmen's Bar" over the doorway of an entry into an establishment that doesn't look all that well kept up.

They look at each other then go in.  On the inside, they realize in this case, they could judge the "book by its cover."

The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, "Come on in and let me pour one for you!  What'll it be, gentlemen?"

There seems to be a fully stocked bar, so the men all ask for a martini. In short time, the bartender serves up 4 iced martinis, shaken not stirred, and says, "That'll be 40 cents for the round, please."

The four men stare at the bartender for a moment then look at each other.  They can't believe their good luck.  They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis and order another round.  Again, four excellent
martinis are produced with the bartender again saying, "That's 40 more cents, please."

They pay the 40 cents but their curiosity is more than they can stand. They've each had two martinis and so far they've spent less than a dollar. Finally one of the men says, "How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for ten cents each?"

The bartender replies, "No doubt you've noticed the decor in here.  And  the outside ain't nothin' to write home about.  I don't waste money on that stuff.  But, here's my story:  I'm a retired Flight Engineer and I always wanted to own a bar.  Last year I hit the lottery for $45 million and decided to open this place for real airmen.  Every drink costs ten cents, wine, liquor, beer, all the same."

"Wow.  That's quite a story,” says one of the men. The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn't help but notice three other guys at the end of the bar who didn't have a drink in front of them and hadn't ordered anything the whole time they were there.  One man finished his martini and gestured at the three at the end of the bar without drinks and asked the bartender, "What's with them?"

The bartender says, "Oh, they're retired Pilots...... they're waiting for happy hour."

True Story; three cheers for BA!

As we know, we see discrimination in some form or another almost everyday and often times it leaves a sour taste in our mouths. The following story shows us the side of diversity that we are all working for. It is a pleasant twist to see that there are companies and individuals who face discrimination head on, if only one small step at a time.

Enjoy reading the positive side of diversity. We must applaud British Airways for their action in this situation.

On a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged, well-off white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a black man. She calls the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.

"What seems to be the problem Madam?" asks the attendant. "Can't you see?" she says.

"You've sat me next to a kaffir. I can't possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me another seat!"

"Please calm down Madam." the stewardess replies. "The flight is very full today, but I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll go and check to see if we have any seats available in club or first class." 

The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man beside her (not to mention many of the surrounding passengers). A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good news, which she delivers to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self satisfied grin.

"Madam, unfortunately, as I suspected, economy is full. I've spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class."

Before the lady has a chance to answer, the stewardess
continues.........

"It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain felt that it is outrageous that someone be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious person."

With that, she turns to the black man sitting next to the woman, and says...

"So if you'd like to get your things, Sir, I have your seat ready  for you..."

At which point, apparently the surrounding passengers stood and gave a standing ovation while the black guy walked up to the front of the plane.

People will forget what you said ....
People will forget what you did .....
But people will never forget how you made them feel.