Tag Archive: Flight

The Curse of Heathrow Airport

Ask a frequent travel about their favourite airport and they’ll most likely say Changi in Singapore, Dubai International or Incheon in South Korea. Ask them about their least favourite major airport and chances… Continue reading

Is it Time for All-Female Aircraft Sections?

Living in the Middle East I’ve noticed that there are many spaces that allow women the opportunity to be in an all-female environment including public transportation, hair dressers and on certain days of… Continue reading

Airline Travel Now Vs Airline Travel 20 years ago

Bookings 20 years ago: Travel agents felt it was more important to discuss lunch plans with other staff than flight prices with you Now: Travel agents look crestfallen when you tell them you… Continue reading

Air France Tickets: A Perfect Gift for Your Enemies

While I recently claimed I would never fly Air France again, I made this bold statement without thinking about my return journey. I had already paid for a round trip and frankly I did… Continue reading

Conversations are Not Inflight Entertainment

People fly a lot more than they used to. While it’s great that more people have the opportunity to travel, the downside is that flights are more full. It seems to be getting… Continue reading

The Middle Seat Experience

Ask any aeroplane passenger about their seating preference and they will either say window or aisle. While I suspect most people enjoy the middle seat even less than the musical works of Justin… Continue reading

The Philippines, Pretend Pregnancies & Other Peculiarities

It’s embarrassing to have someone think you are pregnant when you aren’t. Since I’m not particularly large, I’ve been fortunate enough to have been spared from the awkwardness. Well okay I was spared… Continue reading

Why Did the Zebra Cross the Road?

Just before my safari trip to Kenya, my friends and colleagues felt the need to share their unsolicited warnings and comments with me. So courtesy of their ‘kind’ words,here is a list of… Continue reading