Traveller letters
This airline’s economy service restored our faith in flying
I am pleased to report that not all airlines are following the trend away from substantial meals, nor have poor attitudes towards environmental responsibility.
I paid $2500 for an Emirates upgrade, and got a watered-down version
After upgrading to Emirates business class on a recent trip to Morocco, we expected the full experience. Then I was told lounge access wasn’t included.
On our guard in Europe, we still fell for a classic thieves’ scam
“We diligently kept ourselves aware of potential pickpockets, scammers and similar, particularly in crowded places. But they still got us.”
A couple on our trip boasted about their wealth – and refused to tip
“I just do not understand people who are happy to pay thousands for a holiday, and yet do not show their appreciation for workers on a basic living wage.”
I avoided dodgy visa scams, but a mistake still cost me $500
Warned about dodgy online visa scam sites, we made sure we used the official application form. But we failed to check the visa carefully when it arrived.
I was scammed twice in Europe. Here’s how I got my money back
“I’ve recently returned from Europe and was grateful I’d taken the precaution of having several extra credit and debit cards with me.”
Warning over Thailand’s new digital arrival card
“Despite being regular visitors to Thailand, we were unaware of the new digital entry form until we landed in Bangkok.”
If you want to visit the Greek Islands, beware these issues
The islands’ port infrastructure has not kept pace with the huge increases in tourism.
Does the new EU entry system affect how long I can spend there?
Will the new EU entry/exit system affect people like me who wish to spend more than 90 days in the Schengen zone?
- Michael Gebicki
Nobody told me Virgin Australia is now a budget airline
“Using your own device for entertainment wasn’t a problem. What did become an issue was when they ran out of food.”
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