Dad flies plane himself after pilot doesn’t show so everyone can still go on vacation
- Mike Bradley was just trying to get to Spain for a family holiday
- By pure coincidence, not only was Mike Bradley an off-duty pilot, he was actually an EasyJet pilot
- Mike jokingly said he’d “putting some shoes on” rather than a pair of flip-fops
Published on Nov 13, 2023 at 1:18 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Nov 30, 2023 at 1:57 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
A man from the UK decided to step up and fix a major issue at a London airport.
Flights were being delayed and passengers were disgruntled, all because a pilot went missing.
Nothing dramatic about that, he just called in sick at the last minute.
Still, this left EasyJet red-faced because they didn’t have a replacement.
It was at that moment that one of the passengers stepped up.
The man in question is just a family guy who was trying to get to Alicante, Spain with his family.
But as luck would have it, he also happens to be a certified pilot who, by pure coincidence, was actually carrying his license with him.
This is the sort of story that might one day end up in a song that goes platinum.
YOU CAN WATCH THE HILARIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT THIS OFF-DUTY PILOT MADE IN THE VIDEO BELOW!
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
