M: No, it's free, I think. W: Right, I'll take it. Here I am. I thought I'd never make it. M: What, catching the plane? W: Yes, my brother insisted on driving out to the airport. The traffic was terrible, there being an accident or something. M: I always travel on the airport bus. I know you waste a certain amount of time waiting around doing nothing. But at least you're certain that you'll be on time for the plane. W: You're right. Better late than never. But of course, better never late. I try to make it at exactly 11 o'clock. That's when our flight is supposed to take off. M: See they are starting to check on the seat belts. I suppose it won't be long now. W: The take-off is the only interesting thing about flight, in my opinion. M: Well, I don't know. Landing can have its moment especially when the weather is bad. W: Oh, that reminds me. The weather report this morning said sunny and warm. I don't see any clouds. So we'll be fine. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Excuse me, is that seat taken?