They were two very different experiences
In my life, I've been lucky enough to go on dozens of flights ranging from British Airways business class to the likes of the now defunct budget airline Monarch. I've been fortunate enough to fly, and go on holiday, to some of the most remote and luxurious parts of the world such as Hawaii, Cape Verde and Mexico.
One of my earliest flying memories is when I was invited into the cockpit, mid-air en route to America, when I was around six. I remember being blinded by the bright sun as the pilots smiled and pointed out the various controls. Nowadays such an experience would never be allowed; as is smoking on a plane even though many still bear the ashtrays in the armrest
As I'd also treated myself to a pass to Escape Lounge I had left plenty of time - or so I thought - to drop off my suitcase. But as I got off the lift I was met with what can only be described as a scene of utter chaos. On my return to the UK, our Ryanair flight was delayed by about two hours which was particularly annoying at midnight when you face paying £10 for two slices of bread and a miniscule sliver of cheese. After take-off I went to the toilet and was forced to refrain from washing my hands after spotting what I can only assume was vomit clogging up the plughole.
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