Dec 11, 2021
In this experience we look at the world of Duty Free. What exactly is duty free, and what is it not?
As we picture a classic duty free shop, there's a reason why so many of them look so similar – there are a small number of operators handling most of the duty free business. Vinod remembers his childhood and the...
Nov 19, 2021
In this experience we look at the history of smoking on flights. Geoff and Vinod remember smoking on flights, the ashtrays in the seats, and the turning off of the no smoking sign.
A question that Vinod was (and still is) asked is, "Are the smoke detectors in the lavatory real?" Absolutely. The purpose is all about...
Nov 2, 2021
In this experience we look at the world of official protocols and flights. With elections and world leader gatherings, there are official protocols for flights. Different governments have their own aircraft.
The most famous of the aircraft is Air Force One. Other governments have official aircraft as well – often not...
Oct 11, 2021
In this experience we look at the world of teams and flights.
As we learned in Experience 051, Vinod flew back to Vancouver with the Canadian Olympic Team. What a great atmosphere it was for him to enjoy. This is not the first time that he has flown with Olympic athletes or teams for that matter.
On flights with teams,...
Sep 27, 2021
In this experience, Vinod shares his story of his flight back from Tokyo to Vancouver after the Summer Olympics.
As mentioned in previous experiences, Vinod acquires a lot of stuff when returning from the Olympics. He had a lot more luggage than when he left for Tokyo.
He arrived at Narita, having to make his way back...