You learn in personal development that life is a journey, not a destination.
Laughter is so very important in personal development. Check this out, I found it hysterical especially since my wife was a former flight attendant. It’s also very refreshing to find a company with a sense of humor. Make sure you also read all the crew comments after the pictures.
Kulula is a low-cost South-African airline that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Kulula is an Airline with it’s head office situated in Johannesburg. Kulula airline attendants make an effort to make the in-flight “safety lecture” and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:
On a Kulula flight, (there is no assigned seating, you just sit where you want) passengers were apparently having a hard time choosing, when a flight attendant announced, “People, people we’re not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it!”
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On another flight with a very “senior” flight attendant crew, the pilot said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants.”
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On landing, the stewardess said, “Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you’re going to leave anything, please make sure it’s something we’d like to have.”
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“There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane.”
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“Thank you for flying Kulula. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride.”
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As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Durban Airport, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: “Whoa, big fella. WHOA!”
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After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in theKaroo, a flight attendant on a flight announced, “Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted.”
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From a Kulula employee: ” Welcome aboard Kulula 271 toPort Elizabeth. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don’t know how to operate one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public unsupervised.”
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“In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child travelling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are travelling with more than one small child, pick your favourite.”
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Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but we’ll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Kulula Airlines.”
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“Your seats cushions can be used for flotation; and in the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments.”
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“As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses.”
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And from the pilot during his welcome message: “Kulula Airlines is pleased to announce that we have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!”
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Heard on Kulula 255 just after a very hard landing in Cape Town: The flight attendant came on the intercom and said, “That was quite a bump and I know what y’all are thinking. I’m here to tell you it wasn’t the airline’s fault, it wasn’t the pilot’s fault, it wasn’t the flight attendant’s fault, it was the asphalt.”
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Overheard on a Kulula flight into Cape Town, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain really had to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to The Mother City. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what’s left of our airplane to the gate!”
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Another flight attendant’s comment on a less than perfect landing:
“We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal.”
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An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, smile, and give them a “Thanks for flying our airline. He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment.
Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, “Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?”
“Why, no Ma’am,” said the pilot. “What is it?” The little old lady said,
“Did we land, or were we shot down?”
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After a real crusher of a landing in Johannesburg, the attendant came on with, “Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Captain Crash and the Crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we will open the door and you can pick your way through the wreckage to the terminal..”
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Part of a flight attendant’s arrival announcement: “We’d like to thank you folks for flying with us today.. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you’ll think of Kulula Airways.”
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Heard on a Kulula flight. “Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is on the wing. If you can light ’em, you can smoke ‘em.”
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A plane was taking off from Durban Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, non-stop from Durban to Cape Town , The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax… OH, MY GOODNESS!”
Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!” A passenger then yelled, “That’s nothing. You should see the back of mine!”
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Yes Ted I believe it relates to life in general of taking “ourselves” too seriously. Have fun and enjoy the ride.
Thanks for your comments,
Michael
Yes Mike I believe it would make the flights go better for them. If you think about it the atmosphere they a creating is that of having fun. Who could give them a tough time after that?
Thanks for your comments,
Michael
Thank you Wendy. With my wife being a former flight we were absolutely laughing out loud when I discovered this.
Thanks again,
Michael
Yes Erica that’s my favorite as well. Thanks so much for your comments.
Michael
Yes Peter I believe they will get more customers. Who wants to take a boring flight? I’m glad I was able to contribute to your day in a positive way.
Thanks for your comments,
Michael
Very funny. Lit up my day!
I wish there was more harmless irreverence in the world! Great stuff…I think they will get more customers now you have shared this!
This is good! can’t wait to check out more.
Michael,
That was fun to read but doesn’t add to a sense of security about taking a flight.
My favorite one is about the seat buckle – if you don’t know how to use one you should not be allowed out in public.
Erica
Great post Michael … I’ve never heard of Kulula Airlines before reading this post. Sounds like a great company … there’s nothing better than a great sense of humour and they definitely have that!! Thanks for sharing this – I was literally laughing out loud!!
Wendy
I love all the writing on that plane! Too funny! I think flight attendants can get way more creative, but I understand people are under a lot of stress these days, but who knows…it might make that flight go better for them. Either way, a sense of humor can go a long way
Hey Michael,
Very Funny Post about an airline that doesn’t take itself too seriously. We can relate that to our online businesses. We just can’t Take them too Seriously.
Ted
Thanks Joanna for your comments. I lived in the UK a few decades ago myself. Who knows we could have had a conversation at Heathrow since I spent a lot of time their.
Thanks again,
Michael
I glad you enjoyed. As a pilot myself which Cessna do you have?
Thanks for your comments,
Michael
You’re welcome and thanks for your comments.
Michael
Yes it is Andrew. Thanks for your comment.
Michael
Thanks Scott I’m glad i was able to contribute to your Saturday. I have not flown SW for years but I do remember some funny comments on those flights.
Thanks again,
Michael
Thanks Howard for your comments. Yes with all my previous flying I to remember so very funny flight attendants. I wish I could remember them.
Yes can’t wait for Whistler.
Michael
Hey Michael. It’s good to have a laugh especially if you can laugh at yourself. I was flying Ryanair once and had a very funny flight attendant.
He to told us the smoking section was on the wing where the movie showing would be ‘Gone With The Wind’. He also said told us to pay attention to the safety announcements as they would be asking questions at the end.
Really looking to forward to meeting you and Arni in the Fairmont Chateau in WHistler at the end of the year.
Michael. What a great start to my Saturday morning. I have always enjoyed flying Southwest Airlines here in the United States for the same reason. They know what they do is important, but they don’t take themselves so seriously. People like people who know how to laugh and have fun. What a great reminder. Thanks! Scott Pollov
Hi Michael,
Very funny and a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously…!
Regards,
Andrew
Michael, I am glad I stopped by to read your latest post. Hilarious! What a great sense of humor. By the way most of these anecdotes were made after a rough landing or bad weather. Hopefully, it alleviated the tension some. It sure made me laugh. Thanks for sharing.
I love that aircraft! What a great idea to make a serious statement about not being serious! Maybe I will get my Cessna painted like that! Thanks for sharing!
I spent some time working with American Airlines at London Heathrow a few decades ago – it was one of the funniest jobs I had. Some of the comments from passengers were priceless and the crew responses were very, very funny. Love the photos of the plane .. I always wondered where the black box was!
I just love it attracting you Clare, a South African, to my post. You South African’s remind me so much of the Aussie’s, fun loving and open. We have so many Aussie friends and distributors. Thanks so very much for your comments especially coming from you.
Have a great weekend,
Michael
You’re welcome.
Michael
Thanks for the smile. I needed that.
Michael, as a South African, this is just hilarious and it made my day – thank you! Laughter is still the very best medicine and reminded me just why I miss “home” so much!
I remember so many of those hand landings in South Africa in thunder-storms and heat thermals. We could have done with so of this humor then! Thanks for sharing.
Clare
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks,
Michael
What a nice break in the day. Thanks so much for this!
I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts.Any way Ill be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon
Hey Pat & Lorna,
I’m glad you liked it. I believe I have heard some comments about West Jet in that respect. Thanks so much for your comments.
Michael
Michael,
Too funny!! Looks like this company and the people who work for it have a great time… and more than likely enjoy what they are doing.
So many of us seem to take ourselves way too seriously, it’s cool to see that not all of us do!
Here in Canada we have an airline called “West Jet” and quite often we get the one liners from the pilots and the attendants as well. Makes for a way more enjoyable flight.
Thanks,
~ Pat and Lorna
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So have I Chester. Thanks for your comments.
Michael
Michael
Thanks for the great post, nice to see that some companies still have a since of humor. I’ve worked for a few that are way too serious!!!
Have a Great Day
Chester
very good article,thans for your sharing
This is great! I can’t wait to see more.
Thank you for sharing this information it could not have come at a better time
No Yorinda I did not get a commission as I’m sure you’re aware but I thought I should give them a back link they deserve it.
Thanks for your wonderful comments,
Michael
Yes I think the tightening down of security has changed some things, but at least on airline is bringing back the past. I remember we used to travel from Houston to Seattle every Christmas day and usually those flights turned out to be a fun trip because of the crew.
Thanks,
Michael
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lol…funny!
Wonderful site. A ton of usable information here. I’m posting it to some friends!
Interesting site.
Thanks for sharing this
Michael,
The last two comments were my favorites. I miss the lightheartedness that used to accompany flights. It often feels like the joy has been taken out of flying. Laughter IS the best medicine
Hi Michael,
that is hilarious.
It could easily raise the curiousity to fly with them just for the experience.
Could be used for advertising. Do you get an affiliate commission? LoL
I just got a book out of the Library called “Travelling with the speed of Love” by Sonia Choquette.
With Kulula it could be the speed of Laughter.
Thanks so much for the laugh!
Thanks Christine. Yes I also have connection to aviation since I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering and of course my wife’s connection. We both laughed so hard when we saw this.
Thanks again,
Michael
So funny!
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Hi Michael,
Thanks for sharing this. As someone who is fascinated with (and knows quite a bit about) commercial aviation, I truly enjoyed seeing this…quite unique & funny…the comments were icing on the cake
Christine