Ask An Agent – Q&A With Gala Travels

This one’s quite simple. We ask 4 Gala Travels agents to answer 10 questions about their travel adventures. Enjoy!

Naeem – Managing Director

1. My first time abroad
   1-year old migrating from DAR to YYZ

2. What’s in my bag
   Passport / Cash / Cred Cards – Everything else can be bought

3. Favorite destination
   Jamaica

4. My scariest experience on a trip
   Being offloaded on a fully booked flight and having to wait 36 hours for the next flight – I wouldn’t say “scariest”, but most “stressful”

5. Travel Hack
   Hang outside any business class lounge for the best free wifi experience

6. Never have I ever travelled to…
   Australia

7. A place I really want to travel to
   Bora Bora and the Maldives

8. Window or Aisle – Why?
   Window – Easier to sleep

9. Favourite airline – Why?
   Emirates – Largest plane and quite comfortable

10. Favourite airport – Why?
    Istanbul – It’s always buzzing with people and great shopping

Sue – Travel Specialist

1. My first time abroad
   Hong Kong

2. What’s in my bag
   Make Up, Comb, Passport, and Toffees!

3. Favorite destination
   Europe – Culture/Architecture

4. My scariest experience on a trip
   Heavy Turbulence

5. Travel Hack
   Ask if you can pay for an upgrade at check-in. You may get a great deal (or a free one if you’re lucky)

6. Never have I ever travelled to…
   South America

7. A place I really want to travel to
   Durban, South Africa

8. Window or Aisle – Why?
   Aisle – I walk up and down the aisles a lot

9. Favourite airline – Why?
   Etihad – Service with a smile

10. Favourite airport – Why?
    Dubai – East meets West

Fatemazehra – Travel Specialist 

1. My first time abroad
   Mumbai

2. What’s in my bag
   Phone, Laptop, Sketch Book 
3. Favorite destination
   New York – Downtown Vibe
   

4. My scariest experience on a trip
   A crowded train full of strangers!

5. Travel Hack
   Carry an unlocked phone and grab a local SIM so you’re connected as soon as you arrive

6. Never have I ever travelled to…
   London

7. A place I really want to travel to
   London

8. Window or Aisle – Why?
   Window – Like the view when landing

9. Favourite airline – Why?
   KLM – Better service and connections than other Euro carriers

10. Favourite airport – Why?
    Amsterdam (Large airport, fewer crowds)

Hasan – Operations & Technology

1. My first time abroad
   New York (since I was able to remember)

2. What’s in my bag
   A sweater, a laptop and a pen for filling out pesky landing forms 
3. Favorite destination
   Tanzania. Amazing food even more amazing scenery!
   

4. My scariest experience on a trip
   Having been asked to step aside at a border crossing without being told the reason
   
5. Travel Hack
   Order a special meal to get your meal first (and to the washroom first right after your meal!)
   
6. Never have I ever travelled to…
   The Far East
   
7. A place I really want to travel to
   Japan
   
8. Window or Aisle – Why?
   Aisle – Easy access and can stretch a leg once in a while

9. Favourite airline – Why?
   Jet Airways – So many connecting hubs!

10. Favourite airport – Why?
    Doha – Great facilities from numerous charging stations and food options to dedicated children’s play areas and massage loungers!

There we have it! If you have any more questions to ask our travel specialists, feel free to reach them on: 1-866-458-4252

Ask An Agent – Q&A With Gala Travels