Not very long ago I had a passenger who, despite being well on time, kept phoning from the airport to report that he had missed flight after flight. This was deeply mysterious. After he had missed three successive flights we…
Check in
Avoid being bumped off a flight!
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How can you avoid the evil that plagues the industry, namely that of airlines over-booking, resulting in you being ‘bumped’ off your flight? While there is no convenient time to be bumped, it is always worst on the busiest weekends…
Finding airport, terminal
First time flyer – Find the right airport, get to the correct terminal
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The first stage in taking a flight, particularly for the first time, is to get to the right airport and the correct terminal. Many airports are so large these days that even being at the right airport but the wrong…
Eco tourism
How can I become an eco tourist?
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Many today wish to contribute in a meaningful way to the environment when they travel, or at the very least to avoid causing damage to it. A basic definition of eco tourism is: Eco tourism is travelling in a responsible…
Australia, luggage
Australia – strict customs rules, confiscation and fines – what must I declare?
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Australia is quite literally a land apart. While Australia is welcoming to visitors and emigrants, even from England, from the perspective of nature they are very keen to keep themselves separate. Australia has had some bad experiences in this regard. …
medical, safety
Dubai Danger – medicines, drugs and you
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Dubai has a very strict, zero-tolerance anti-drugs policy, as does the whole of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The problem is that the policy goes way, way beyond normal measures most other governments use to control illegal drugs. It actually…