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Key Takeaways:

  • An airliner pilot humorously prompted air traffic control about being overlooked.
  • The female controller apologized, admitting she had indeed forgotten the aircraft.
  • The pilot responded lightheartedly, making a relatable joke about similar forgetfulness at home.
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Overheard on a flight from Brest to Toulon in France:

Airliner 123:
“Control, didn’t you forget Airline 123?”

[pause]

Female Voice from Control Tower:
“Sorry, sir. I really did forget you.”

Airline 123:
“No problem. I have one like that at home, too.”


Jan Evens
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