A Delta flight out of Atlanta was sitting for an hour and then they found out the replacement flight crew was stuck in traffic.
An Augusta man came to their rescue, with some unexpected holiday cheer broke out—and everyone joined in for the chorus.
The beleaguered flight attendants were trying their best to keep people comfortable and calm on the plane, but the travelers were hot, tired, and cramped in like sardines.
Kate Dailey could “feel the tension rising in the air,” but then something magical happened.
A man stood up and began assembling his saxophone. Soon, he started playing Christmas Carols wandering up and down the aisle.
The mood on the plane was immediately elevated although the aircraft was still on the ground.
“I was surprised and delighted,” Kate told GNN. “People were clapping, singing along, and cheering this man for his playing.
The sax player was Wayne Hoey, who served in the U.S. Army band for 20 years, performing and traveling the world during the Vietnam War in order to boost troop morale—and that’s what was needed yesterday during the long delay.
“It was such a lovely thing to witness, and such a gift to everyone during a stressful travel time.” He even played Baby Shark for the kids, and made everyone laugh with his teasing horn.
“He played really well—and everything from memory!” Kate reported.
Photo: Kate Dailey