Have you ever visited somewhere that feels like home even though you've never lived there? That's how we feel when we're in Canada - more specifically the Vancouver area on the west coast in British Columbia. Here's why. It all comes down to the seven "S's". Space, scenery, service, smiles, sparkle, steak and skiing. Space Canada is vast. The UK could fit into its … [Read more...] about Seven “S’s” that keep us coming back to Canada
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Why the Qantas non-stop flight from London to Sydney was about more than breaking records
Qantas flight QF7879 might have smashed the record books for the world's longest passenger flight by a commercial airline for both distance and duration, but there’s much more to this moment in aviation history than practical facts. This is a story that embodies the spirit of human endeavor to explore new frontiers. Thanks to aviators and adventurers willing to take a leap … [Read more...] about Why the Qantas non-stop flight from London to Sydney was about more than breaking records
From Cardiff to the world with Qatar Airways – the beauty of regional airports
It wouldn’t be surprising to hear someone utter, “Well that’s not something you see every day” when they spot a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on final approach into Cardiff Airport over the Bristol Channel. Well, it is actually. Qatar Airways put Cardiff Airport on the international map in May 2018 when it became the first long haul airline to launch flights between the Welsh … [Read more...] about From Cardiff to the world with Qatar Airways – the beauty of regional airports
Lou as crew
From my first whiff of kerosene at the age of four, I can’t smell aviation fuel without feeling a sense of excitement and adventure – if you’re close enough to smell it, you’re most likely doing something at an airport, or flying somewhere. The romantic in me loves what a plane symbolises – freedom. There have been many times throughout my life when I’ve felt more at home in … [Read more...] about Lou as crew
It’s nuts that nuts are still on planes
Once upon a time, I was blissfully unaware that allergies can kill. Then, when I was cabin crew for a while after graduating university, I learnt about anaphylaxis, and what to do if it happened onboard. I dreaded this taking place on my watch, but if I’m honest, I still lacked an awareness of what it’s like to live with the constant grave threat allergies pose to … [Read more...] about It’s nuts that nuts are still on planes