- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press; 1st Edition edition (4 July 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593054563
- ISBN-13: 978-0593054567
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 362,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A mile-high journey through the best kept secrets of the airline industry
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Heard the one about the airline that has introduced ‘corpse cupboards’ on new planes to cope with people who die in the air? Or the story about the First Class air hostess who got fired for sitting on the face of a passenger during a long-haul flight? Heard about the amount of knickers and false teeth that are left on the plane? How pissed-off stewards put laxatives in your drinks? Heard about the pilot who ran out of runway? Or the disabled passengers who miraculously walk again? No? Then you haven’t read Air Babylon. Do you know the best place to have sex on a plane? How to dress for an upgrade? Do you know that one drink in the air equals three on the ground? Do you know who is checking you in? Who is checking you out? Do you know exactly what happens to your luggage once it leaves your sight? Is it secure? Are you safe? Do you really know anything about the business that you entrust your life to several times a year? Air Babylon is a trawl through the highs, the lows and the rapid descents of the travel industry. It catalogues the births, the deaths, the drunken brawls, the sexual antics, and the debauchery behind the scenes of the ultimate service industry - where the world is divided into those who wear the uniform and those who don’t . . .
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. As a frequent long distance flyer and an employee in the hotel business I felt I could relate to most of what went on the book.It also opened my eyes to many events that must occur whilst flying and how airline staff deal with them - things that I had not considered before. My husband is a terrible flyer and he also read this book and in a bizare way it assisted him overcome some of his previous fears and gave him a few new things to think about.This book made me laugh (and cry) and since reading it I have bought all of the others in the series and thoroughly enjoyed them too, especially Hotel Babylon. Even if you are not a big reader buy this book and give it a go as it is a great read!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Fantasic read. You will take a different look at flying now. A really great read, enjoyed every word of it. It has got humor and drama, a perfect read for the summer and every time of the year. Will find it hard to put down.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Definitely an enjoyable read - good for the holidays, provided you're not too squeamish about reading things like this when you may be flying. Having some experience of the airline industry, it certainly rings true to life.
The only thing I would pick up, and apologies for the pedantry here, is the claim that both the airport and airline have been "anonymized". I'm afraid that's only true in the loosest of senses - the geographical background is very much Heathrow, and some of the jargon used is rather British Airways specific. That failed artifice, for me, lost the book its 5th star.
The only thing I would pick up, and apologies for the pedantry here, is the claim that both the airport and airline have been "anonymized". I'm afraid that's only true in the loosest of senses - the geographical background is very much Heathrow, and some of the jargon used is rather British Airways specific. That failed artifice, for me, lost the book its 5th star.
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Might not want to read before flying!
Edwards-Jones' `Babylon' books began with the now infamous `Hotel Babylon' which subsequently became a popular British UK series a couple of years ago. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kat from The Aussie Zombie
very funny
Very funny and gives a great insight into what goes on behind the scenes - I'll definitely be extra nice to airport/plane staff from now on!
Published 8 months ago by emuholly
Very interesting and highly entertaining!
A friend recommended that I read this book, especially since I am a big commercial aviation enthusiast so was extremely keen to start reading it as soon as I got it delivered. Read more
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Fun reading but take with a pinch of salt...
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Published on 3 Mar 2010 by C. Rucroft
Tongue in Cheek?
I am really not at all sure why I bothered to read this as within in a few pages I just knew it was going to be rubbish. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by LindyLouMac
Great laugh
I found it very hilarious! You can just imagine this happening in real life, definitely a good reason to behave on the next flight... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2009 by Bookaddict
silly but ....
silly but funny! Of course it's all ridiculously exaggerated and contrived. no single flight could possibly have dead bodies, air rage, and sex as well as all the other crazy... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2009 by Chris Miller
Well I would rather put 2.5 stars
Since I've been working in the airline industry I felt that this could be a fun book to read. Not sure if I did find it fun but it sure was an easy read and sometimes I did came... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2009 by Grottis
EXCELLENT!!!
Hilarious and worrying all rolled into one! You won't be able to put it down. Certainly makes you think and I for one always remember my p's and q's now when I'm flying. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2009 by Critical Critic
Not bad
If you`re looking for a flimsy holiday read, while your tan deepens and you await the next `bar crawl`, then you will love this. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2008 by S. Westwood
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