Monthly Archives: July 2010



GVTeam Most Wanted List

Dastardly DogsIf anyone sees either or both of these two puppies, please report them immediately to the Columbus Global Village Team! No, they are not wanted for being so adorably cute. They are wanted for Grand Theft Camera!
The Background: Rebecca, Regina, Sarah, Lisa, Casey, Lauren and Jonathan spent an unintended night in Johannesburg due to a missed flight connection. Delta blamed the delay on a “surprise inspection” by the TSA, and denied vouchers for accommodations and food. Read on



An African Welcome

Bongani Masuku Tambo International, the huge, modern Johannesburg airport, was remarkably quiet when we arrived at 6:30 p.m., about 1 1/2 hours late after bucking unusual headwinds all the way from Atlanta. “Perfect,” we thought, and began sprinting in hopes that our connection to Gaborone might also run late. Alas, we missed our flight; fortunately we enjoyed an excellent outcome! Read on



A Delta Sendoff

Having traveled a time or two, upon arrival at Port Columbus airport today,  I immediately steered us away from the self-check-in-kiosks toward the agent line because it seems that for international flights the automated systems eventually direct us there anyway. When the helpful Delta employee encouraged us to leave the line and use an available kiosk, I resisted for only a couple of seconds… Read on