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Our high-flying
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
STUDENTS
Alison’s vast knowledge of BA
having served for 26 years as a
Cabin Service Leader.
“We were left with a great
impression of what it’s like to
be a member of the cabin crew”
commented one student.
Students were impressed by
“...it really brought
home to us the
benefits of being a
travel agent”
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Students learnt about the newest
aircraft in the BA fleet, the A380800, and gained a valuable insight
into the day-to-day life of cabin
crew members.
A student said “Alison’s vast
knowledge of BA left us inspired to
be part of this industry and further
motivated us to achieve a career in
travel and tourism”.
Alison brought to life her tales of
her travels to places such as New
York, China and Los Angeles.
She explained about the 6 weeks
British Airways training course
and provided students with
some amusing anecdotes of her
travels. Students were particularly
“We were left with a
Award-winning travel agent
Helen Furlong offered some
expert advice to the NC
Travel and Tourism students via a Skype call.
The Kilmarnock NC Travel
and Tourism Class recently
received a visit from a British
Airways Stewardess.
impressed by the uniform
standards and the fact that the
uniform is a designer label.
home with your own client base”
said one student.
Based in Wales, Helen has 35
years’ experience in travel and her
articles regularly feature in the
Travel Trade Gazette, the biggest
media publication for those in the
travel trade. Helen helped students
understand the importance of good
customer care and selling skills.
“Helen really brought home to us
the benefits of being a travel agent
and in particular of working from
great impression
of what it’s like to be a
member of the
cabin crew”
Helen works hard to ensure her
customers com