JOHN Snook of American Airlines brightened up his speech at the Institute of Travel and Tourism by comparing safety guidelines today with those of nearly 80 years ago.
Snook, who goes by the incredible title of American Airlines managing director, sales and marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa, quoted the equivalent of the Civil Aviation Authority’s flying rules for the 1920s.
Rule one was “Don’t ever take a machine in the air, unless you are satisfied it will fly.”
Rule 25 warned pilots:”If an emergency occurs while flying, land as soon as possible.”
The last rule said:”Joy rides will not be given to civilians.”In a dig at one of his rivals, Snook concluded: “Could this still apply to Continental Airlines?”