Prane Clashing

Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of flying several airlines with regards to work, mainly Qantas and Virgin Blue, and I will write at a later time about the beauty of flying.

I love Virgin Blue airlines - in fact, I love the Virgin brand, and I have great respect for Sir Richard Branson, whose spirit of fun, innovation and good business sense has made Virgin into the conglomerate that many enjoy working for today.

I love the staff on Virgin Blue - all young, vibrant and full of life. I remember particularly the flight to Brisbane, where the head flight attendant was really entertaining.

As the plane was taxiing to a halt in Brisbane airport, she invited "all those who wish to volunteer to stay back for toilet clean-up duties after everyone leaves, to please stand up now" while the seat belt signs were on, and of course, no one stood up.

There was a ripple of laughter through the passsenger seats, and when the plane came to a complete halt, she said, teasingly - "Awww... you are all so well-behaved!" which had everyone smiling as they left. That is indeed the tongue-in-cheek attitude that Sir Richard Branson has tried to instil across his many business ventures.

The only complaint I have though, are of all the safety information cards aboard the Virgin Blue airplanes. I mean, take a look at it:



That's right.

Here we have the safety card aboard an Australian airplane, and apparently, only Asian women and their babies are involved in plane crashes.

Seriously, Richard.

(Maybe the safety card was Made in China?)