I flew today, and as we were approaching lift-off we were greeted by the pilot who welcomed us aboard, thanked us for flying with Continental, and then wished us the best for our final destinations. Why did it surprise me so much that the pilot was a woman? Perhaps because this is only the second time I have ever flown with a female pilot? I am not sure what is more surprising–how underrepresented women are as commercial airline pilots or how I have never heard anybody
ever mention this.

It was a smooth flight, thanks in part to our pilot. I am not sure if that had anything to do with it being a female pilot, or simply a good pilot.

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