First flights could possibly go somthing like this.
After initial take off and passengers settling in, an announcement over the PA system states
"Ladies and Gentleman, welcome aboard the inaugural autonomous rocket assisted flight service betwen Heathrow and New York.
Our flying time today is expected to be just over 1 1/2hrs duration.
Such are the advancements in aviation,that everthing is fully automatc, therefore not necessitating the need of a pilot on this aircraft
As you settle back and enjoy your flight, you can rest assured that all systems have been rigorously tested, retested and tested again to ensure that there's not the slightest chance that anything can Go Wrong! Go Wrong! Go Wrong!