Airline crew taught martial arts

Hong Kong Airlines' crew learn martial arts.

This being the International Day of Laughter, you might think this little tidbit I came across about Hong Kong Airlines a joke. But it’s true.

The Asian carrier has decided to introduce compulsory training for cabin crew in Wing Chun, a form of martial arts perfected by Ip Man, the master who taught the late actor Bruce Lee the ancient Chinese art of defence. Some crew say the training has already helped them take care of unruly passengers – one female flight attendant said her Wing Chun training helped her subdue a drunken passenger on a flight to Beijing recently.

So, if you are ever on a Hong Kong Airlines flight and the flight attendant tells you to buckle up, don’t argue or you may find yourself flying through the cabin.