Texas Hospitality.....
Published Sep 03, 2005
Dallas Air Traffic Control:
"Tower to Saudi Air 411--You are cleared to land eastbound on runway 9R."
Saudi Air:
"Thank you Dallas ATC. Acknowledge cleared to land on runway 9R. Allah be Praised!"
Dallas ATC:
"Tower to Iran Air 711--You are cleared to land westbound on runway 9R."
Iran Air:
"Thank you Dallas ATC. We are cleared to land on runway 9R. Allah is Great."
Pause: Static..............
Saudi Air:
DALLAS ATC! DALLAS ATC!!!"
Dallas ATC:
"Go ahead Saudi Air 411?"
Saudi Air:
"YOU HAVE CLEARED BOTH OUR AIRCRAFT FOR THE SAME RUNWAY!!! WE ARE ON A COLLISION COURSE!!! INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE!!!
Dallas ATC:
Well bless your hearts. Y'all be careful now - - - ya hear?"
Originally published September 04, 2005.
