Top 10 quotes: DEL — KTM(?) — DEL — KTM

“The ATC has left the building” and 9 other things you never want to hear on an airline.

DEL — KTM (?) — DEL — KTM

1. “The ATC has left the building.”
2. “The airport has been evacuated.”
3. “The Kathmandu runway is closed.”
4. “Flight crew please be seated for landing, er… take off.”
5. “Get off the plane and come home. All other flights have been canceled.” — Dad
6. “Please don’t come here. It’s too dangerous. Everyone is leaving this country. Noone is coming here.” — Mom
7. “We are diverting back to Delhi.”
8. “A relief aircraft tried to make an approach to the airport, but couldn’t make it. It had to abort. Now in this weather, it’s not advisable to land at this time. We’re holding.”
9. “NONE SHALL PASS” — Clouds over KTM airport
10. “We are going to try to attempt a landing. Seat belts are required!”