A couple of months back I began by bemoaning the chore that often characterises travel, especially air travel, and, prompted by the uncaring attitude of Emirates, the opportunities presented when something awful happens. But sometimes, against all odds things go unexpectedly and unusually well. You may say that hearing of especially fortunate travellers is simply a source of envy, but there can be lessons and opportunities for the writer too. You do not have to solely write about your own experiences and any story of exceptional events has possibilities.
When things are both good and unexpected they add most positively to the travelling experience. For instance, for many years work took me three or four times each year to Singapore and other destinations in South East Asia. I stuck with the same airline and got a gold card, which gave certain rewards and once in a while even got me an upgrade (though only I think when that meant they could put another passenger in Economy). On one occasion my name was called at check in and I was delighted to find myself in Business Class. On boarding I found I was the only passenger in the cabin. Extraordinary! It was a day flight, I did not want to sleep, so for eleven hours I not only got the best service imaginable, I also learned the complete life history of the flight attendant who was, given the lack of work, keen to chat. She was a star. It is a flight I will never forget, during which I also typed many thousands of words.