The article humorously explores the extravagant and often absurd demands of the ultrawealthy, as experienced by travel agent Olivia Ferney, who shares stories of their peculiar requests and complaints, highlighting how they rarely hear the word 'no' and often go to great lengths to satisfy their specific preferences.
A Pakistani father fears his son was among those lost in a disastrous boat capsize off Greece on Wednesday in which hundreds of people are thought to have died, among them Pakistanis. The family were praying for him to be recovered alive but by Friday evening had started to lose hope. The father said a local travel agent had charged 2.2 million Pakistani rupees ($7,653) for his son's trip, with the promise he would earn well in Europe.
Experts predict another airline meltdown this summer due to increased demand, staffing problems, outdated technology, and potential weather issues. To avoid disruptions, travelers should avoid airports and routes with a history of delays, use a real travel agent, and consider purchasing travel insurance. Booking the first flight of the day and studying airline refund policies can also help. However, the only guaranteed way to avoid an air travel disruption is not to fly.