Haggis flies in to Solomons

How BOAC takes the pain out of travel

Travelling a long distance by air for the first time can be a harrowing experience, particularly when faced with the bustle of an international airport after living most of your life in a quiet part of Scotland.

This was the case for Mr and Mrs Johnstone who arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport recently en route for Australia.

Their problem really started at check-in. But BOAC was there to help.

It was discovered that the couple had visitors’ passports only and we were obliged to offload them. It was then that staff set about putting mat ters to right.

Faced with two elderly and confused passengers the staff re-booked them on the first available flight, obtained a passport form from the Barclays Bank, helped them fill it in and directed them to the passport office.

A cable was then sent to Mel bourne to advise the couple’s son of the situation and their daughter in the UK was contacted and brought up to date.

Another check later at the Passport Office ensured all was well. Then they were guided through all the pro cedures when they arrived for their new flight and sent safely on their way.

Haggis flies in to Solomons

Haggis, flown especially from Scotland by BOAC, was served to 90 people at the Burns Night dinner of the Solomon Islands St Andrew Society held at the Honiara Hotel, Honiara.

Pictured above, Mr David Gibson, the local chieftain of the society (centre) is perform.ng the ritual stabbing of the haggis. With him are (left to right). Ronald Stephan; Mrs Rene Stephan; the chieftain's lady, Mrs Sheena Gibson, and Mr Bert Stephan.

The bottle on the table contains "Athol Brose", a traditional mixture of whisky, oats and other ingredients.