5. You get to your seat only to find that the overhead locker space above it is full, you….….
a) Remove the luggage above your seat, hold it above your head and in a loud voice ask whose rather tasteless silver Samsonite four wheeled carry on it is, with silver tags, has been placed in your space
b) Call the CSM to come and “deal with the situation” whilst shaking your head and rolling your eyes at everyone around you
c) Place your larger item in the overhead compartment in the aisle opposite your space and the smaller item under the seat in front.
d) Smile knowingly, grateful that Duncan, the CSM, took your carry on luggage off you at the door saying – “Nice to see you again, It will be ready as you disembark.”
6. It is very clear that Cyclone Griselda is going to cause a significant delay to your flight and you are at risk of missing your connecting flight, you......
a) Call the CSM and loudly express your disgust that the pilot has not flown through the cyclone to get you there on time, pointing out that you have a very important meeting to attend and missing your connection is not acceptable
b) Run and grab a seat in the front row of the aircraft fifteen minutes after take off explaining to all and sundry you need to be the first off because of your connection.
c) Quietly discuss your situation with one of the flight attendants and ask if anything can be done
d) Enjoy a pleasant chat with the first host escorting you through the airport to your next flight
7. You land at PVG at the same time as the DL and AA flights and the immigration lines are horrendously long, you.......
a) Shout very loudly, in English, at the young official directing pax in the immigration hall, explaining that it is never like this anywhere else in the world and that you would have priority over everyone else.
b) Attempt to cut in ahead of 20 people in front of you by bypassing the rope
c) Wait your turn and marvel at the scale of the airport
d) Waive your APEC card and head down the special lane
8. You are at Singapore waiting for your flight to the UK., and overhear staff discussing that the flight is heavily oversold in Business Class, you......
a) Head to the service desk brandishing your platinum card and loudly explaining that you should immediately be moved to first if the airline wants to retain your valuable business
b) Insist that the gate agent rescans your boarding pass because you are sure that you have been moved up a cabin.
c) Wonder what the significance of an oversold cabin is?
d) Thank Paul has he hands you your new boarding pass with seat 1A on it whilst you sip your dry martini, made with Coates Plymouth gin, in the Concorde Bar.