Writing Road Trip reminded me of my regular (5/6 times in one year) flights from Kuwait (alcohol banned) to Dubai (they have a strange innovation called bars, you go in and request an alcoholic beverage, money changes hands and you get the drink of your choice).
My younger brother was living and working in Dubai at that time so there was never a problem with somewhere to stay and we were always welcome (even if he was working off shore) to raid his fridge and borrow his car.
Our airline of choice was Gulf Air and their attendants were the best, they really knew their passengers requirements. We would barely be off the ground before the drinks trolley would be wheeled out and they would start dispensing alcohol to the tragically deprived masses.
The return journey was always more relaxed for them as they knew that we had all been sated with alcohol for 2 days and were not in dire need of a top up.
So ladies of Gulf Air I salute you, not only intelligent and thoughtful but also very glamorous.
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I used to do this short commuter hop from SFO to Monterey. It was about a 15 minute flight in the air. The F/A's were told they didn't have to serve. We had this one flight attendant. A cute little blond named Beth. She would roll the cart out and actually SERVE 30 people on that short flight. They got just two choices, coke or water, and a snack but they were happy and grateful, even the most tired, and grumpy businessman would be smiling after that flight. I don't know how she moved that fast. She's probably chasing after 2 or 3 teenagers by now, and I bet is the best Mom on the block.
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