Seeking Assistance
The flight attendant, now looking slightly concerned, gestured to a colleague nearby. The two began conversing in hushed tones, occasionally glancing in Laura’s direction. Laura’s concern deepened. “Can someone please tell me what’s going on?” she asked, trying to mask her growing anxiety. The second attendant approached, her face a practiced mask of professionalism. “Ma’am, there seems to be an issue with your boarding pass.”