Unknown Skies part 24
2 days after the Delta Boeing 747 arrived in Arendelle and everything had been arranged. Sam, Dan, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, Sven and a few guards would fly in Quebec Echo to Reykjavik whilst the Delta 747 would fly ahead of them to give the people at Reykjavik the heads up.
The main reason that it had taken 2 days for the necessary arrangements to be made was that hundreds upon hundreds of barrels, full of Arendelle made Aviation Fuel, was loaded onto both aircraft. In order to restock the dwindling fuel supplies at their destination. Food, Clothing and medical supplies were amongst the other things loaded onto both aircraft, with most of the load going to Delta 245, since it was far larger and could carry more cargo than Quebec Echo could.
Anna, Elsa and Kristoff were all suitably dressed in outfits that were both fancy and practical for the almost four hour flight to Reykjavik.
Everyone who would be going on the flights was currently gathered in the council meeting room. A large map of the Northern Seas, ranging from Corona to where Iceland should be, was laid out on the large table that everyone was sat around and Sam was busy briefing everyone gathered.
"Welcome everyone. Today is a historical occasion. Today, will be the first international flight for anyone that is native to this universe. Two Aircraft will be used for this." He said before producing two model aircraft, one of a Winter Airways 757 and one of a Delta 747.
He then placed the models on the map and moved them about as he continued speaking,
"Delta Flight 245 will take off first and fly to Reykjavik to alert them of Quebec Echo's arrival. My Sisters, Kristoff, Olaf, Sven, our security contingent, my co-pilot and I will fly in Quebec Echo. Taking off one hour and thirty minutes after Delta 245. Initial Altitudes will be 5000 feet upon take off, before rising up to 31000 feet later in the flight. Pausing at 17000 feet and 27000 feet as we climb. Weather estimates look favourable for the flight and our flight should last no more than four hours if everything goes smoothly. Both Aircraft will be fully loaded with cargo which includes Food, Jet Fuel, Clothes and Medical Supplies. Delta 245 should have no problem with this but Quebec Echo will be almost at the edge of its maximum take-off weight. Only the barest minimum of equipment will be needed on this journey."
The last sentence was directed at the security contingent who nodded.
"Any questions?" Sam asked.
Kristoff put his hand up.
"Yes?" Sam asked.
"I was wondering, are we planning to stay in Reykjavik overnight and where we will sleep if that is the case?" Kristoff asked.
"Most likely we will be in Reykjavik overnight and most likely, the Airport accommodation spaces will be full so we may have to sleep on-board the aircraft." Sam replied.
Everyone grimaced at this, even though Quebec Echo's seats were very comfortable, no-one liked the idea of sleeping in them. Only the eight business class seats in the forward cabin could lie flat.
"Any other questions" Sam asked.
No-one else did ask any questions.
"Very well then. Let's make our way to the Aircraft. Wheels up at 10:00 hours" Sam spoke to everyone and they all got up from where they were and made their way to the two aircraft.
The People of Arendelle were waiting to watch their monarchs take flight, Sam, Elsa, Anna and Kristoff waved to them as they boarded Quebec Echo and took their seats for the flight to Reykjavik. The Delta 747's four powerful engines roared into life and the massive jetliner taxied over to the runway. Before taking off with its four engines on full power, making a lot of noise in the process. After an hour and a half, Sam and Dan fired up Quebec Echo's twin Rolls Royce RB211 engines and after rocking the rudder back and forth at the people of Arendelle as a way of saying goodbye, the 757 taxied to the runway and it too took to the skies. Over the radio, Sam and Dan could faintly hear the sound of the Delta 747 up ahead of them, talking to Reykjavik ATC. If anyone on-board the Boeing 757 said that they weren't excited, they would have been lying.
Kate and her fellow flight attendants began the lunch service once Quebec Echo had levelled off at its cruising altitude. Sam stayed where he was in the cockpit as Winter Airways regulations stated that there had to be two crew members in the cockpit at all times. Even though Winter Airways didn't technically exist anymore, Sam wasn't about to start breaking rules which he had worked with all of his professional life.
As Sam was finishing his food, after everyone else had eaten meaning he had received his food close to the point where they would begin the descent, Dan finished tuning the radio to the frequency that Reykjavik Tower used. Both pilots were anticipating the moment when they would receive the radio transmission clearing them to begin their approach.
"What's the holdup?" Dan asked impatiently, referring to the radio.
Sam just shrugged as his mouth was full of a rather delicious piece of salmon.
It just so happened to be that particular moment when the radio crackled into life, nearly making Sam choke on his food in surprise!
"Winter Airways 595, do you hear me? I repeat, Winter 595, do you hear us?"
Sam swallowed the salmon and spoke into the radio,
"Winter 595 roger, we hear you loud and clear. I trust Delta 245 has forewarned you of our arrival?"
"Roger that, Delta 245 has forewarned us of your arrival and landed 10 minutes ago. At first everyone here didn't believe them when they said that another aircraft had flown through to wherever we are. And its captain was the brother of Anna and Elsa no less" the ATC controller replied.
"That's fine. At first we thought that our aircraft was the only survivor" Sam said back.
There was a short pause before the ATC controller spoke again,
"Winter 595, I have you on Radar, you are cleared for descent to flight level 170, expect vectors for visual landing on runway 28"
"Roger that, Winter 595 is cleared for descent to flight level 170, expecting Vectors for visual landing on runway 28" Sam replied.
Dan then adjusted the autopilot and Sam activated the PA system,
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we have been cleared to begin our descent into Reykjavik international airport. At current speed, we should be on the ground within the hour but I can't make any promises. We hope you have enjoyed your flight with Winter Airways so far and we would like to ask you to sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the flight."