Once we got through security and found our gate, we discovered that the flight was delayed, but just for 20 minutes. The weather in Atlanta was to blame. We lined up and found seats on the plane. Some of the stress of getting seated is taken away because Southwest let us check two bags each for free. So we just had true carry-on luggage.
The fun part of the flight was the safety announcements. Have you heard this on Southwest? First, the flight attendant was talking to the people seated by the middle doors and told them they needed to be ready to do their duty because she would be running off the plane if there was trouble.
Then someone over the speaker system said, "Please pretend to give us your attention."
Other comments:
"If the cabin loses pressure, the air bags will drop... Once you stop screaming, place your mask on before you put the mask on your husband, I mean child."
Also "To enhance the beauty of the flight attendants, we will lower the lights as we taxi."
There were lots of other witty quick notes that made me chuckle. It ended with this: "If you look out the window when we're taxiing and see a Delta jet, please stick your face on the window, so they'll know we're full."
The attendants were cheery; we got to Ft. Myers safely; and I really enjoyed the announcements. Of course, we all were listening much more that we would have otherwise.
We took a taxi to the marina and got out in 82 degrees. There was glorious sun and a warm soft breeze on my face. Reggae music was playing at the bar. We had made the right move by coming back to the boat.
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