Tuesday July 1, 1997 - Departure
Takeoff is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.
Singapore Airlines provides direct flights to Singapore.
From the outset, a technical problem led to an announced delay of more than 3 hours. An oil leak was observed.
The airline invites the entire aircraft to the restaurant in Roissy.
During the meal, hostesses pass among the tables to ask if there are people to be notified of arrival.
So I give the coordinates of Alex who will be waiting for me upon arrival.
A little anxiety arises, including knowing if I will be expected on arrival!
In any case, if I'm not, I'll go back on an adventure!
The plane therefore takes off 3 hours late.
I chat a little at the airport with 3 French people, 3 salespeople including a watch strap seller!
How strange it is what we remember from the chance encounters we have.
The service inside the plane is absolutely impeccable.
In front of each seat of the plane, on a screen, the exact position of the aircraft is indicated on a map.
We can therefore follow the progress of the journey step by step.
I'm fascinated by that