Lesley Keyter

IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN

That’s what I often hear. It will never happen – I am going on this vacation no matter what. They’ll have to carry me up the stairs to the flight with my leg in a cast – I am going and that’s it and NO THANK YOU – I don’t need insurance. Yep – and… Continue reading IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN

EXCESS BAGGAGE?

Passengers are getting bigger and bigger. Not sure how airlines are going to deal with this one but they certainly are trying. Now we all know how hard it is to lose those extra pounds and in this day and age we are all encouraged not to judge people by their bodies. Those who used… Continue reading EXCESS BAGGAGE?

ELITE FLYERS BEHAVING BADLY

Just because you are an elite flyer doesn’t mean you can behave any which way. Aeroflot has had to discipline its elite members because they are just behaving badly. On its website recently it published the following announcement – Moscow, 6 March 2018. – Aeroflot will revoke the Aeroflot Bonus elite status and associated privileges… Continue reading ELITE FLYERS BEHAVING BADLY

A LITTLE BIT HERE AND A LITTLE BIT THERE

Bit by bit …. That’s how airlines manage to run profitable businesses. They charge extra for things like seat selection, meals and now even for a good spot in the line up. This $9 charge will annoy a lot of people So is this how to make money? Apparently so because it seems to be working.… Continue reading A LITTLE BIT HERE AND A LITTLE BIT THERE

Zippers and small change

Zippers and small change and just a few things that will slow you up at airport security. For those who travel frequently airport security can be a breeze. They will have their electronics out, they won’t be carrying any fluids, there will be no loose change in their pockets. BUT ….. if they get stuck… Continue reading Zippers and small change

You took how many photos??

You know how it is these days in this era of instant gratification and cell phones. You go on vacation and you just take photos of everything you see. Literally – everything. Because you know you can review them and delete – my goodness you can even photoshop them to make yourself (or the view)… Continue reading You took how many photos??

Nature’s sense of humour

Many people travel to experience Nature’s wonders – the migration of the Serengeti, the gorillas of Rwanda, the penguins of Antarctica, the amazing waterfalls, mountains and forests of this world. But sometimes we think that we are the traveller going to experience Nature – we are in control of where we go and what… Continue reading Nature’s sense of humour

How to complain

When you travel stuff happens. We know that. Flights are late, transfers don’t arrive and sometimes hotels don’t meet up to your expectations. Having been in this business for more years than I care to confess online I have seen a wide range of travel problems and also a wide range of how different people… Continue reading How to complain

Peacocks on a plane?

A peacock on a plane? Yes it gets stranger and stranger – the whole idea of emotional support animals. Now I am no psychiatrist and I am sure there are very real ways some animals can calm, heal and reassure us humans. Just a few weeks ago there was a story on Global News of… Continue reading Peacocks on a plane?

Fidgety Fred goes Flying

Have you ever sat next to a fidget on a flight? It’s extremely irritating and something that we don’t really want to put up with from another adult at such close quarters. OK, kids fidget – we know that. Even then if it is not our child we get annoyed. Little legs kicking the… Continue reading Fidgety Fred goes Flying