Mango Airlines gives learners an experience to dream on
"This is one morning that went beyond a textbook classroom lesson to inspire the children to reach new heights."
A number of learners from St Ansgar’s Combined School were recently treated to an awe-inspiring morning hosted by Mango Airlines at Lanseria Airport.
The moment they stepped aboard a trademark orange Mango Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft and their faces lit up, this became more than a community initiative. For most, the fascinated and happy faces showed that this was the first time they had been on an aeroplane. It was also an opportunity for Mango to propose the possibility of a career in the airline industry.
On arrival at Lanseria, the learners received a warm welcome from Kevin Morudu, Mango Airlines Marketing Coordinator, who led them to the aircraft. On board, the pilot, Charles Enever, had the children intrigued as he passionately explained all the various controls and answered their many questions. The very stylish Grace Mkwane, the senior cabin crew attendant, gained a huge following with the young girl learners, many of whom left considering taking up a career in the airline industry.
Kevin added, “We offered the learners a well-rounded tour that included the aircraft and the airport operations, as well as a talk about career opportunities. Some of the learners were captivated with the preparations that are done before a flight takes off, while others were clearly drawn to the cockpit and its very busy instrument panel.
We can only hope that the dream of flying was ignited in some of the learners and in a couple of years they will be the ones hosting tours for the school learners of the future.”
The tour ended with learners been given air-meals, T-shirts and matching caps.
“I’m sure that our morning with the learners will not be forgotten soon. In fact, we hope that for some learners it is just the beginning of a love affair with flying. This is one morning that went beyond a textbook classroom lesson to inspire the children to reach new heights,” concluded Kevin.
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