July 10, 2005
Waiting at the Gate
Although I'm excited, we've had some rough spots in the last couple hours. It took 30 mins to check-in. The woman was so rude to us and she lost James's ticket. We were at the counter-- how could she have lost it? Where? It's still not all straightened out. She also checked me in under my maiden name (my passport is 4 years old, but there's an amendment in the back that she should've checked when my ticket was in a different name). Then a woman who flies often told us that when we arrive in Senegal, we have to sit on the plane for an hour while the plane is re-fueled and then people will come on the plane to inspect us and spray us with pesticide. Another person also confirmed this. It's going to be quite a trip, but when I look out the window I smile. Total flying time to Johannesburg: 17 hours non-stop, then another few to Capetown. Whew!
Just look at that brightly coloured tail. When I see SAA planes when flying into Heathrow, I feel rather proud.
I hope the woman who was rude to you, was not an SAA staff. I have experienced the lack of good customer service with SAA staff but on a whole, they are usually good. It is true you will not be allowed to disembark in Senegal and yes, you do get sprayed but not with pesticide. It is a chemical to prevent airborne diseases coming into the country. We get sprayed when we go to London and it is a pleasant smell and is very light, you don't feel it. Most of SAA flights fly at night. I actually prefer this as you sleep most of the time and are not aware of the time travelled. See you on Tuesday afternoon Hannah. Hope you have a restful and stress-free flight.
Posted by: Michelle at July 10, 2005 04:52 PMI hope that your flight goes safely. Try to get some rest! I've never been sprayed with pesticide before a vacation! LOL! I'm enjoying your updates ... it's like we're there with you!
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