Price fluctuations can be a big headache. You might see a great price one day and when you go to book the next day, it has gone up significantly. Also, overbooking by airlines is an issue. I know someone who got bumped from a flight even though they had a confirmed booking. Airlines sometimes do this to maximize their profits, which is really unfair to passengers. And then there are technical glitches during the booking process, like payment not going through or incorrect information being entered due to website errors.
Well, I have a story about booking a flight for my family vacation. I spent weeks comparing prices on different websites. Eventually, I found a flight with a great itinerary and a reasonable price on an airline's official website. However, a few days after booking, they changed the flight time. I had to call them up and after some negotiation, they compensated us with some vouchers which was quite nice in the end.
Yes, there are. For example, some novels might be set in airports or on airplanes, dealing with the stories of passengers, flight crew, or the whole flight - booking - traveling process. 'Airport' by Arthur Hailey is a classic in this regard.
Well, in family problems stories, there are those involving step - families. Blended families often face challenges like children adjusting to new stepparents. There can be loyalty conflicts between biological and step - parents. Also, there are stories of family problems due to illness. When a family member has a long - term illness, it not only affects the sick person but also the whole family. The caregivers may get exhausted, and there may be financial strain from medical bills. And then, family problems can occur when there are cultural differences within the family. For instance, if one parent is from a different culture, different values and traditions might clash and cause misunderstandings.
One common element is strange apparitions. For example, seeing a figure in the aisle or near the cockpit that doesn't seem to be a normal passenger or crew member. Another is unexplained noises. Like hearing a moan or a whisper on a flight when no one else seems to be making those sounds.
Yes, you can read a novel during flights. Most airlines allow passengers to read books during the flight for entertainment. However, while booking a flight, it might be a bit difficult to fully focus on reading a novel as you need to fill in various information for the flight reservation.
Paradoxes are common. Like the bootstrap paradox where an object or information has no origin. If a time - traveler gives Beethoven a symphony he composed in the future and Beethoven then publishes it as his own, who really created it? Another problem is that time travel often defies our current understanding of physics. Time is considered a dimension, but the way it's manipulated in stories doesn't usually align with scientific theories.
Good communication skills are common. Flight attendants who succeed often know how to communicate clearly with passengers, colleagues, and ground staff. For instance, they can explain safety procedures in a friendly and understandable way.
Well, a lot of flight attendants talk about horror stories related to turbulence. There have been times when turbulence hits so suddenly and severely that flight attendants and passengers are thrown around. Also, there are horror stories about lost luggage. Sometimes the luggage handling system messes up and passengers blame the flight attendants even though it's not really their fault.
One problem is the lack of world - building consistency. For example, in some stories, the magic system is not clearly defined and keeps changing rules as the plot demands. Another issue can be flat characters. Sometimes, characters in fantasy are just there to fulfill a certain role without having real depth or development. Also, overused tropes can be a problem. Such as the 'chosen one' trope which has been used so much that it can feel unoriginal in many fantasy stories.
Hidden fees are a big problem. For example, a customer might book a flight thinking they've paid the full price, but then at the airport, they are charged extra for things like baggage that they thought was included in the Priceline deal. This can really add up and make the overall cost much higher than expected.