High On Life And Clouds

I was flying on a budget airline. When I got on the plane, I was already surprised that they had something like elevator music playing lightly in the background as we all piled into the plane. I’d flown this airline many times before, and that was new. The music was off during the flight but was turned back on after we landed.

After we landed, the captain reported that we were so early that we had to wait until the plane at dock left before we could dock and unload.

Captain: “In the meantime, sit down, relax, and meditate to this relaxing music I’ve selected for you all.”

And the music came back on. A little while later…

Captain: “Breathe in, breathe out.”

A little later, in a completely serious pilot voice…

Captain: “Attention, passengers. We are now looking for volunteers to fly the plane next time we take off.”

A little later, as were unloading…

Captain: “Now, just to warn you, the last person to get off the plane has to help the staff to clean it.”

This captain was clearly having a bit too much fun on the intercom, but I can’t complain; most people seemed to laugh at and appreciate his antics. It was definitely a little more memorable than my usual flights.