Flight 113: Revised Edition

Yoshi's Note
Hey! Yoshi here.

This is the revised edition of the classic Flight 113 story I made back in 2011. Since then, I learned more about aviation and learned how to use more "mature" language. The plot is simple. I have to go to Goberna for some reason (from Penguin City, even though my Fanon character lives in Las Puffles). Since all the Penguin Air flights are booked, I have to fly Air City, which isn't exactly a world class airline.

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Chapter 1: The Airport
I was at my house, waiting for a taxicab. It was going to take me to the airport.

Me: This is taking a while.

Then, the doorbell rang. It was my cab driver.

Cab Driver: Is this Yoshi Eleventeen?

Me: Yes. Take me to the airport.

Cab Driver: All right. That will be 10 WB$.

It was a fifteen minute drive. There were barely any cars during this time of day. Seeing those high rise towers is still exciting.

Cab Driver: What airline are you flying?

Me: Penguin.

Cab Driver: Everyone flies on Penguin Air these days. Oh - there's the Penguin Air counter.

Me: Thanks.

Penguin City Airport's check-in area is very spacious. The roofs are high. Lights shining to the floor. Penguin Air and PWA takes up about half of the check-in desks.

Samantha: Hello, Yoshi! What flight are you taking?

Me: I'm taking flight 697 to Shops City with a connecting flight to Goberna.

Samantha: Flight number?

Me: 234.

Samantha: Okay. Let me print out your boarding passes.

The boarding passes were printed, and I headed towards security. The lines were pretty long, though.

ESTIMATED SECURITY WAIT TIME - 30 MINS

I was late. My flight would leave the gate in thirty-four minutes, so unless the wait time shortened, I would miss my flight.

SIA Officer: Take off shoes! Separate liquids! No beverages!

Finally, I was at the front.

SIA Officer: Flight 697 to Shops City?

Me: Yes.

SIA Officer: Sir, I need ID.

I gave my ID to the SIA guy and proceeded towards the metal detectors. It took an additional three minutes to take out my junk, go through the metal detector, and grab my stuff again.

Intercom: Final call for Penguin Air flight 697 to Shops City. All passengers must be onboard the aircraft at this time. Again, final boarding call.

Shoot. I just missed the flight. I went on the tram, anyways.

Tram PA System: The next stop is the Kokoke terminal. Hold on to a handrail.

It was when I was on the tram when my icePhone beeped.

Penguin Air 1 second ago Penguin Air flight 697 has departed the gate. Please see a Penguin Air representative for help.

By then, the tram has arrived at the concourse. It still looks a bit ghetto, but it's nice nevertheless. The Penguin Air Customer Service counter was up the escalator and to the left.

Customer Service: How may I help you?

Me: I just missed my flight. Is it possible if I go on standby?

Customer Service: Can I see your boarding passes?

The customer service lady took my boarding pass and typed some stuff on the computer.

Customer Service: I have good and bad news.

Me: What's the good news?

Customer Service: Yoshi, since you're diamond status on the Penguin Miles program, you are number one on the standby list. The bad news is that all the flights to Shops City are overbooked, so it's pretty much useless.

Me: That sucks. Can you rebook me on shopJet?

Customer Service: They already ended flights today.

Me: Any other airlines?

Customer Service: You can try Air City.

Me: Air City?

Customer Service: They operate a nonstop to Goberna. Plane departs in two hours.

Me: I'll take that flight.

Customer Service: All right.

The lady handed me some papers.

Customer Service: Departure gate is gate 22.

Me: Thanks!

Chapter 2: Waiting and Waiting
Immediately, I notice that Air City sucked.

First of all, Air City occupies gate 22. What's wrong with that gate? It's too far away from the trams. Penguin Air occupies gates near the trams for passenger convenience. What's worse about that gate is the location. The Kokoke Expansion Project was going on, and I was quite aggravated about construction noises.

Second of all, when I read the CRT monitor, I found out that the flight was delayed.

Usually, I can handle delays. They happen all the time. However, I have to wait more than two hours waiting for a plane on a beautiful day. The sun is shining throughout the island, so delays shouldn't have been a problem.

Anyhoo, I went to the nearby Snowbucks and ordered a coffee drink to pass time by.

Cashier: Welcome to Snowbucks! How may I help you?

Me: I'll take a cappuccino.

Cashier: Size:

Me: Grande.

Cashier: Milk?

Me: Nonfat.

Cashier: That will be 3 WB$.

After handing over the money, the cashier brewed a fresh cup of cappuccino. The smell of coffee beans is just so heavenly. That fluffy foam floating above the coffee.

Cashier: Here you go, sir.

Me: Thanks.

I went back to the gate area and took out my PeachBook Pro. The airport offers free wi-fi, so I took advantage of it. Then, I found out another reason why Air City is bad.

Their website sucks.

Air City's website only consists of basic information and phone numbers. I had to go on FlightFinder to track the flight.

The aircraft was an ERJ-135, a small aircraft. The inbound flight was delayed due to a mechanical problem. It was going to arrive at the airport in 1 hour and 47 minutes. Until then, I drank my coffee.

PA: Please help us keep the Penguin City Airport safe by following these tips. Don't talk to any penguin you don't know.

Stupid SIA-endorsed security announcement.

PA: Don't accept baggage by strangers.

It was during this announcement when I found Bro walking down the moving walkways.

Me: Bro? You fly COMMERCIAL?

Bro: No.

Me: Then why are you at the airport terminal?

Bro: I had to fly commercial since repairs to my jet weren't completed yet. Stupid mechanics. Commercial sucks.

Me: Why, exactly?

Bro: Crying babies. Cramped seats. 'Nuff said. The worst part is that I have to fly on this piece of crap airline.

Me: No first class. Sucks.

Bro: I know.

Me: I know what DOESN'T suck, though.

Bro: What?

I was talking about the PenLounge. It was a far walk from gate 22, but it's worth it. There's delicious soups and sandwiches, comfortable working areas, and a view of the taxiway. This is a popular place for planespotters to hang out due to it's view.

Receptionist: Hello! Welcome to the PenLounge. Do you have a boarding pass or a Penguin Miles card?

Me: Yes.

I handed him my Penguin miles card.

Receptionist: Since you are diamond status, sir, you can bring a friend. I see you have one right next to you.

Bro: I'm his friend.

The receptionist went silent for a while.

Receptionist: Bro Jean? IS THAT REALLY YOU?

Bro: Yes...

Receptionist: Come inside, Bro!

Me: What about me?

Receptionist: Whatever. Just come inside, sir.

Chapter 3: The Lounge
to be continued