Delta flight attendant offers 'beautiful' greeting

MON. DEC. 13- Tourism Minister Patrice Minors recognised a long serving member of Delta Airlines over the weekend.

Beverley Oakes has been flying to Bermuda for 31 years and was brought to Mrs. Minors’ attention by a tourist.

John Swift wrote a letter to the Department of Tourism and explained that he is a frequent flyer on Delta’s Atlanta to Bermuda route.

He is often greeted by Mrs. Oakes sand said: “Her announcement when the plane is about to take off sums it up – ‘Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is Delta flight 656 bound for beautiful Bermuda’.

“I doubt you could find anyone more appreciative of Bermuda.”

On Saturday, Mrs. Minors presented the veteran attendant with a Certificate of Accomplishment, a set of crystal glasses engraved with the island of Bermuda, and a framed copy of Mr. Swift’s letter.

Minister Minors said: “This kind of recognition certainly doesn’t cost us much in the way of time and effort. However it’s lasting effect is something that is priceless.

“And this weekend, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to meet Mrs. Oakes in person and extend the Ministry’s thanks for all she does on behalf of Bermuda tourism.

“It’s my hope to continue to recognise those individuals who go that extra mile to make a positive contribution to our overall tourism product.”