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Key Takeaways:

  • An airliner pilot, "Airliner 123," reported "waiting in sequence" to Oakland Tower.
  • The air traffic controller at Oakland Tower found the "in sequence" detail to be unnecessary information.
  • The controller then made a humorous pun, telling the pilot they "bet you look adorable in sequins."
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Overheard while waiting for takeoff on Runway 29 at Oakland California:

Airliner 123: Airliner 123, waiting in sequence.

Oakland Tower: A little too much information, 123 … but I’ll bet you look adorable in sequins.

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