NO SMOKING*
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT
*MEANING NO SMOKING at this time, i.e., during take-off. Smoking at any time was banned on US domestic fights in 1988 and all flights by 1990. Contrary to popular belief, the smoking ban was not a result of post 9/11 security measures, but was already long in effect.
Vicki fumbled around the sides of the chair but couldn’t find any straps. What a novice she was! As the stewardess came up the aisle, Vicki embarrassedly touched her blue sleeve.
“Where’s the belt, please?”
Cool hands and a smiling face bent over her.
“Here you are.” Vicki was sitting on it.
Vicki took the two wide straps, which were fastened to the arms of the chair, and buckled them firmly across her waist. As she leaned to wave again to her father, deep-throated roars startled her. T
