by PerryGolf Staff on February 17, 2010
On a trip to Philadelphia in September to watch the Walker Cup at Merion Golf Club, I had booked the flights with British Airways on their excellent business class service. Aware the luggage allowance for all airlines has changed recently, I noted BA allowed three cases up to 23kg each for Club Class; like every airline there is a hefty charge per kilo if you are over this limit. Not being particularly well organised in advance, I had to use my existing luggage and found the larger case was nearly 6 kg in weight, so before even the first (of many) pair of shoes went in I had used up nearly a quarter of my weight allowance. Clearly action had to be taken as I cannot really be bothered with two cases.
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 26, 2010
Over the years I have seen the marketing machines for airlines use various hyped expressions to describe their latest service introduction…usually it is just oversell with relatively little innovative thinking. This mornings news from Air New Zealand with their genuinely redesigned economy seat…er couch is fresh thinking indeed. I commend them on their innovation.
By definition travel to New Zealand is long haul due to it location, but the effort is rewarded when you get there. One of the truly great country house experiences anywhere in the world awaits you at Huka Lodge which just received the Tatler Award for enduring excellence. Huka Lodge holds the distinction as either the only, or one of only two places in the world to host Queen Elizabeth II on three separate occasions for a personal trip. Not something you see on many hotel brochures!
by Gordon Dalgleish on November 2, 2009
This may seem like obvious advice but it never ceases to amaze me how many times travelers create anxiety for themselves with poor planning. The airlines are not model citizens of customer service but there is some basic planning you can do to ensure as smooth an international trip as possible.
Aircraft seating – Be sure to book your exact seat as soon as it becomes available. Every airline is different so be sure to know what your carrier permits. Take a look as www.seatguru.com for advise on the preferred seats…not all seats are created equally, even in the same cabin!
