We landed after just 30 minutes and although the mighty Saab rattled through the sky the landing was like sitting on a kangaroo’s’ back as we bounced down the runway. Air Estonia has a lot to learn about customer service but considering they buy their planes on E Bay I am not surprised.
Now, I am boarding a jet. There is good news and bad news. The good news is that it is an Airbus A319 – 100 and the bad news is the airline is something called POOCHNA ROSSIYA which is Russian for OH BUGGER Airlines.
Its time to head for St. Petersburg and who knows what next. Oh by the way, I now have AM – SAFE tattooed on my stomach which is the name of the seat belt designer on the Saab.
RRRPOFF
John
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Hi John/Heidi:
Consider yourself lucky getting a free tattoo. Does it get any better than that?
OH BUGGER Airlines! That’s classic….
The good news is that the miserable traveling is almost over for you and you’ll be back on board dealing with Fatma’s, Greenpeace activists, PETA people, etc.
Always look on the bright side
Cheer up buddy and hope you get to St. Pete safely!
Thanks,
David
P.S. Any pics of these wonderful planes you have been on the past day or so?
You are so funny. I am so enjoying these mini blogs. I almost feel like I’m there with you! Can feel the too tight seatbelt and everything!
Cindy Bruce
John, the planes have extenders for the belts if you ask for then don’t they??
BIG ED
Hang in there, John. Of course that’s easy for me to say from the comfort of my own home…LOL!
The golden age of air travel is over and done…Perhaps this is a wonderful marketing opportunity for cruise lines?
Hugs!
I kind of like bouncy landings, John.
I remember one in particular where the flight attendant announced over the PA system to be sure as we exited the plane to let the captain know which one of the landings we liked the best.
Just keep repeating these words:
“I love my job, I love my job…”
The cruise industry beats the snot out of the airline industry in service, friendliness, and customer satisfaction. Perhaps they can take some pointers……The latest debacle from American Airlines has scads of customers seething. Some vowing never to fly again.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24051741/
Mark
The Flying Dutchman
Always heard it was better to be RRRRPOFF then
RPON. Sorry I couldn’t resist.
Just close your eyes and click your heels together three times and say “there’s no place like home, there’s no place like home…..” Oh, wait a minute your not Dorothy!
Oh poor John. I really think you must be making all this up just for our entertainment! After all that is what you do for a living – keeping folks (cruisers) entertained.
Well if CBP notices the AM-SAFE tattoo they should let you through with no problems.
Ed – most planes would but do you really think the Saab that John was on would have one? I think they would have looked at him cross eyed had he asked!