Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An airline pilot inquired about finding a smooth ride during their flight.
  • Air Traffic Control (ATC) humorously suggested that a smooth ride wouldn't be found until taxiing to the gate.
  • The pilot retorted, implying that the taxiways at the destination airport were also in poor condition, making even ground travel rough.
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An airline en route to [airport redacted] asked ATC if the had any smooth rides.

Controller:
“You won’t find a smooth ride until you taxi into the gate.”

Pilot:
“You haven’t been [airport redacted] lately. The taxiways are just as bad as this ride!”


Kirk Johnson

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