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Inbound

19 Oct 2014
In: Bangladesh, Rashashi
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Padma from Punjab

16 Mar 2012
In: Bangalore, Cultural Norms
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A nice touch on IndiGo airlines as the pilot introduces himself and the crew “This is your your pilot Niraj Mukherjee from Gujarat, cabin crew …
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All Together Now

As any early morning stroller of Chinese cities will appreciate – this is a country that stretches to the tune of a group exercise – …
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iPads versus inflight ent

29 Dec 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Kunming
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Walking through the cabin on this wednesday evening’s flight between Kunming and Shanghai – a half dozen of laptops and iPads – the former for …
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Touchdown, Bingo.

Hello Shanghai. For once I’m not marching to the rhythm of a work schedule and can enjoy jet lag for what it is – an opportunity …
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You Are a Walking Advertorial

03 Nov 2008
In: Future Perfect, Washington DC
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The lady at the counter gives an upgrade with a smile and nary a request for a credit card – legroom weighs the odds of …
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Today’s Office: Dawn

11 Aug 2008
In: Japan, Today's Office
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Wake up to a dawn over the pacific. 90 minutes before touch down, coffee arrives. Head down / write up field notes.
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Exceptions to the Rule

17 Oct 2006
In: Iran, Today's Office
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I figure that the lack of passengers accepting ‘chicken’ or ‘beef’ would be easy to explain on Egypt Air’s Cairo – Doha flight – its …
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Signing Off

31 Dec 2005
In: Ho Chi Minh City, Today's Office
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Sitting on the flight back home, the lights are off in the cabin and like most of the passengers K is dozing in the seat …
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Outside, Inside

14 Dec 2005
In: China, Today's Office
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Outside the window mountain ranges and numerous glaciers drift by – it’s all very tranquil. Inside the cabin the in-flight entertainment has been hi-jacked by someone …
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