A mid-air clinch
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Two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to shadow a US plane after two passengers locked themselves in the toilet for a very long time.
The suspicious activity later turned out to be a mid-air clinch inside
the toilet area.
How would you feel if your actions had caused the sending up of the two F-16 planes?
Responses (14)
"Inside the toilet area"? What a lovely turn of phrase ... conjures up images of toilet brushes at dawn and moist toilet tissues.
To be honest, the couple concerned should be severely sanctioned here if there actions were considered a matter of national security. I can only assume that their 'devil may care' attitude was taken as potential terrorist action and in a way I can see why.
A mid-air clinch it may have been but with one hell of a build up!
Very good Snoopy especially the "build up".
I put inside the toilet area as if I had put inside
the toilet I know a few would have been on my
case immediately with snide remarks about "oh were they
in the toilet" ha ha etc.
Yes they caused a lot of unnecessary worry as they were
thought to be perhaps terrorists.
Be sure not to spend too much time doing ablutions or you
may be shadowed by a jet.!!!
Lol Sabre, now that is what I call a 'tight squeeze'...
I know that all US flights were on heightened alert because of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the threat of further attacks, but goodness me - isn't it a sign of the times that the crew assumed this to be a possible terrorist attck rather than a couple joining the Mile High Club? Good thing they weren't on Ryanair, you can just about get one person in the loo (and might get charged for it)!
Hope the pilots didn't think they were in danger.
It could have resulted in premature ejection.
Ahem I have more...
Two F-16s? It's nice to know extra thrust was available if required...
Jet fighters? So less carpet burn and more afterburn then...
Two planes? Bet she wasn't expecting to have to handle three joysticks!
Ha Ha Ha, G-Man!
Bring them on, G-Man!
In a word...thrilled! ;-)
Were the flight stewards that dull that none of them had the common sence to knock the door and ask if there was a problem.However it did create a bit of dramer for the other people on the flight.
I think what actually caused the furore was when the cabin crew hadn't seen anyone come out of the toilet for some while and when they got no response on knocking, the put their ears to the door, only to hear "Right hold on tight, I'm going down!" ....
Or was it ..."Don't rush me or I'll be shooting off all over the place .....!"
Ooh I say!!!
What an imagination Scoopy - I could almost imagine
you were there!!!! You and G-man ought to get together
Ladies, I was only looking at serious possibilities where a weapon may have been involved ...
Yes it's the thought of fully loaded weapon on the plane in the first place that worries me!!!
Or maybe it was overhearing...
"Careful, it's got a short fuse"
or...
"You've seen the size of my guns, now check out my other weapon"
or...
"What a pair of bazookas!"
Ah the Mile High Club - Fruitcake - did you see ali babas sketch on come fly with me about this...turned a plane toilet in to a, erm...well something else - and charged for use - 3 minute time slots too!
Maybe we should see if Mr o Leary is planning on doing same - if he sees a fee charging opportunity (yes one day there may be Ryanair Condoms!) of which, will charge an obscene amount!
Only 3 minutes??
Hardly worth the effort........
3 minutes is OK if the alternative is no minutes...
I think you might get cramp in that small area if it's more than 3 minutes
...and you certainly don't want cramp in that small area....
Can you imagine getting cramp in your toes just
at the "wrong moment" - doesn't bear thinking about
as a lot of us girls suffer from cramp. Anyway I like
my comforts
Ssssshhhh, ClearCash...don't go giving Mr O'Leary ideas!! :-O
I should start an airline! id allow 3 and a half minutes at least!!
Lol, ClearCash, hope I'll qualify for 'mates rates!' on the tickets! :-)
Depends on whether you used a prepaid card to make the booking!
It'd be better if Stelios offered the service instead of Ryanair. They already prefix all their services "Easy" :)
Woo, ClearCash and G-Man...you two are on top form! :-)
Trying to think of a witty comment but been up since 4am (woken by a crying 7 week old baby.....not mine!)....when I think of one I will post!
Mr O Leary is now thinking of adding porn inflight entertainment to his flights - available to use on flights via ipads etc... unbelievable! what next? pole dancers?
Not sure that I want to sit next to someone watching porn, could be rather unpleasant!
Lol, good point Sidesalad, I'm not sure where I'd dare to look !!
I sat next to a chap on the train once who was watching something dodgy - I tried to ignore it but in the end embarrassment got the better of me and I had to move! Wonder if I should have challenged him?
Maybe it was deliberate to get more space for himself!
or maybe he fancied you?
Doesn't bear thinking about!
Hi ClearCash - Whatever takes their fancy I suppose. Seen one seen them all !!!!!!!!!!! I'd rather watch the Dambusters, Gone with the Wind or Dr. Zhivago - much more exciting than porn.
i wonder if he will then sell additional "comfort kits" - not the type with pillows and water...although i suppose a pillow may be useful! "Ladies and Gentlemen, please keep your seatbelt fastened, your seat reclined (if in premium seats), your air con on, your pants lowered, your portable screen on - at this time we may also mention we offer comfort kits for those frustrated people!!...comfort kits cost £50, plus airport taxes and other fees which totals £340..."
Lol, ClearCash!! You're in the wrong business! ;-)
think I may start an airline!
Hi ClearCash i've always wondered what happens in first class. Lol. They can keep it in their i'm happy in economy!!
they turn the screen on for you I suppose?!
Can you watch on 3d Clearcash? lol
Hi ClearCash - I couldn't stop laughing the vision was mind bending. Don't want to travel first class unless I'm wearing "the best of everything".
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Ha, Snoopy I expect they were both quite 'flushed' at the consequences, lol.
But why? I ask myself! Can you imagine anything more unpleasant and uncomfortable than having it off in an aircraft loo? Why didn't they just wait until they got to their hotel?
Perhaps I'm just getting old!
Obviously some things just can't wait Feline...
Sadly they can now though.
A man once asked me if I wanted to join the Mile High Club. I told him that I didn't really fly enough to make it worthwhile.