Flight Plan: Nosy Stewardess Outs Canadian Airplane Passenger
Flight Plan: Nosy Stewardess Outs Canadian Airplane Passenger
After reading about the gay couple who had their sex toy removed from their luggage and taped to the outside of a checked bag, Canadian writer Donald DHaene was inspired to pen a column about his embarrassment at the hands of airline staffers when he and his hubby were just trying to get to Toronto:
One time Maurice and I used our Air Miles and took an 8:50 a.m., 43-minute Air Canada flight to Toronto. I was on the phone up until the last minute so we boarded separatelyin fact, I was second lastbut it didnt matter as we had preassigned reserved seats together. When I finally walked down the aisle of the plane, Maurice was still trying to fit something in the overhead compartment. As I stopped at our seats, I heard the stewardesss voice: Sir, can you sit at the back of the plane.
Notice the punctuation. Yes, said like a statement, not a question. I quickly glanced at my ticket.
No, I have the right seat number. Id rather sit here.
Id rather you sit at the back, she continued in an imperative tone.
Why? I asked in exasperation.
Its best.
I was not a happy air miles flyer but I didnt want to make a scene. Okay, then! I retorted in frustration. Picking up my carry on bag, I took two steps towards the back when I was interrupted by her voice again: Is there some reason you want to sit up here?
Oh, other than the fact that was my assigned seat? Even though the entire plane could hear this conversation, I kept my cool. Its okay.
No, tell me why you want to sit up here!
You dont want to know. Trust me.
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