A Qantas pilot decided to surprise his South American girlfriend by proposing over the intercom
A Qantas pilot has wowed a Los Angeles bound flight by proposing to his girlfriend very publicly over the PA system.
Captain Dooley Ellis and his girlfriend Ana were flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles on Saturday when Dooley took to the public announcement system to pop the big question.
Following the standard flight announcement, Dooley tells the flight there is a "very special passenger" aboard the plane, before launching into the proposal.
"We also have a very special passenger on board today folks, her name is Ana," he said.
Dooley Ellis (pictured) said he prepared for months. Photo / Qantas
"I wanted to bring my life - as a pilot of 30 years with Qantas and whose father was also a Qantas Captain - and Ana's life together in that special moment," he said.
"I wanted everyone not only on board the aircraft, but spanning the world to know how I feel about Ana."
Ellis made the announcement mid-flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Photo / Qantas
And with Ana leaving his side to visit family in Colombia for two months, Dooley said there was no better time.
"I will be a sad bachelor for the next two months. A prospect I'm not looking forward to," he said.
"There were a few things that made it important on this particular flight ... but the most important reason is that it was time for both of us."
Dooley said the proposal went off exactly as planned, but he admitted it was difficult to keep it a surprise from his lovely bride-to-be.
