Originally Posted by popcopy

As a CA at my regional, prior to departure I enjoyed leaving the flight deck, facing the customers and giving them the quick 'n' dirty 60 second spiel about our flight. First I welcome them aboard the aircraft and the city pairing service on which they're about to embark. I give the Time en-route, forecasted turbulence, known delays leaving current city or for arrival city, a general idea of the weather upon arrival, and probably the most important point to get across, make the personal connection by recognizing their being here and thanking them for their business.