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seated until the Captain comes aft and clears the ship.  After which the station person walks forward and makes an announcement, as to where the airplane happens to be, the correct time at that place, what arrangements have been made to provide for the passengers' needs, and any other pertinent data the passengers should have, such as customs, immigration, public health rules, etc. 
  
A.O.A. maintains a spare airplane at London.  They have spare engines located at strategic points along their route.  They maintain a DC-3 to service their bases in Europe.

An operation of this type has many problems and on the whole, A.O.A. does a good job.  

Michael A. Gitt
Captain  

MAG:gmo