Stating the obvious

@JudyEv (339464)

Rockingham, Australia

December 22, 2022 5:11pm CST

I would have thought that keeping out of the way of aircraft would be pretty obvious but maybe not. We recently flew from Melbourne home to Perth and were a bit intrigued by this sign at Melbourne airport. I think anyone in their right mind would give way to aircraft but I guess it’s aimed at the baggage handling trolley-drivers. I would certainly give way to any planes that might cross my path.

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@rebelann (112771)

• El Paso, Texas

22 Dec 22

You're right, giving way to aircraft seems the logical thing to do without being told

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

I mean, it's pretty obvious, isn't it?

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@rebelann (112771)

• El Paso, Texas

23 Dec 22

Yes, I wouldn't stand in the way of any aircraft that's for sure and to think anyone would seems ludicrous.

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@RebeccasFarm (89831)

• Arvada, Colorado

23 Dec 22

Yes an easy way to fly whether you wanted to or not if you dont get out of the way

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

True. You'd only stand in the way once.

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@FourWalls (67726)

• United States

23 Dec 22

You know how today’s generation is…they have to put “caution: contents are hot” on the lids of hot coffee.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

They need to change 'commonsense' to 'uncommonsense' methinks.

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@Shiva49 (26661)

• Singapore

23 Dec 22

Maybe, it is addressed to the birds that need reminding!

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

Maybe they have secretary birds there that can read! lol

@Shiva49 (26661)

• Singapore

24 Dec 22

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Dec 22

You'd think the sign wouldn't be needed but maybe it's helpful to someone.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

I guess it's a reminder for those who get a bit blase about working there among the planes.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 Dec 22

@JudyEv It very likely is. Sometimes we don’t pay attention.

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@porwest (89977)

• United States

23 Dec 22

It stands to reason that anything bigger than me ought to be a priority to stay out of the way of. But sometimes common sense is a bit lacking. Or, I should rephrase that... Common sense is absent the psyche mostly these days.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

FourWalls reminded me that Will Rogers once said 'Commonsense ain't common'.

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@porwest (89977)

• United States

25 Dec 22

@JudyEv That is the absolute truth. Time tested and proven. lol

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@GardenGerty (160612)

• United States

23 Dec 22

You know, for every sign that seems obvious SOMEONE has done just what they are being cautioned against, hence the need for a sign. Someone must have failed to give way to the aircraft.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

That's probably true. Maybe a baggage cart got run into by a plane.

@BarBaraPrz (47265)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

23 Dec 22

Ah-yup yup yup...

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

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@snowy22315 (180399)

• United States

23 Dec 22

I haven't heard of many baggage handlers being hit by airplanes, but then again..maybe the pilots were tired of having to wait for them to get out of the way.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

I guess there must have been an incident once or twice for there to be a need for a sign.

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@allknowing (135966)

• India

23 Dec 22

No one is allowed there and so what's the big deal??

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

The baggage handlers would be in the area from time to time.

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@LindaOHio (177898)

• United States

23 Dec 22

lol They're kinda hard to miss!!

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

True - and they are not exactly silent either.

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@dgobucks226 (35556)

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24 Dec 22

Ha, ha! Yes, you don't want to be on a collision course with that plane. Another way to emphasize who has the right of way, as if anyone would start an argument.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

Yes, just in case you're not sure who has right of way!

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D.Umanga Wettasinghe

@cool83 (4467)

• Sri Lanka

23 Dec 22

I think that is for the Airport workers rite?

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

Yes it would be for the workers, in particular the baggage handlers. The general public can't get into that area.

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Zukas Malcevicius

• Riga, Latvia

23 Dec 22

I'm glad you have the sense to stay out of the way of aircraft! It's definitely a good idea to give them plenty of space, especially when they're taking off and landing. I can just imagine a baggage trolley driver trying to race a plane to the runway and losing every time. Better to let the planes have the right of way and avoid any potential trolley-plane pileups. Safe travels!

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Dec 22

I wouldn't want to tangle with a plane that's for sure.

@jobelbojel (35461)

• Philippines

23 Dec 22

I think it is to remind those working there. But yes, this one is obvious

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

Anyone faced with an oncoming plane would step to the side I think.

@wolfgirl569 (105851)

• Marion, Ohio

23 Dec 22

I would too no matter how I was traveling in their path.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

There can be no messing with some things.

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@RasmaSandra (79687)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

23 Dec 22

Yep, that must be for those who handle the trolleys. I have seen some very unruly guys trying to make their job done quicker and not paying attention to anyone else,

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

Some do have little thought for their own safety or that of others.

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@Dena91 (16587)

• United States

23 Dec 22

I'm with you, I'd stay out of a planes path.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

If it wants to go first, so be it!

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@Sojourn (13837)

• India

23 Dec 22

Someone might cling onto the front wheels of the airplane and have a free trip

so the authorities set that up.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

Yes, that could be what they had in mind!

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@Beestring (14521)

• Hong Kong

23 Dec 22

I think this is for those working there.

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@JudyEv (339464)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 22

Yes, I think you are right.

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