The heavy Boeing 777 began its gradual descent, banking smoothly through the thick cloud layer as it aligned with the runway at Heathrow Airport. The engines throttled back to a quiet whine, and the landing gear deployed with a reassuring thud. Inside Suite 1A, Leo smoothly returned his seat to the upright position for landing using the fully functional control panel.
He packed his tablet into his battered canvas duffel bag and zipped up his worn gray hoodie. A few minutes later, the aircraft’s tires touched down smoothly on the damp runway, bringing the massive jet to a gentle stop. The plane taxied slowly toward Terminal 5, eventually coming to a complete halt at the arrival gate.