Afraid of Flying? Try the Bus ...

With the current news headlining air crashes repeatedly, fear of flying has become an issue again. Not that it would be necessary: Unless you board one of the blacklisted airlines you are quite safe in taking the plane. Statistically it is more likely that you will come to harm on your way to the airport than after take-off.

But trust me ... these are not comforting thoughts if you are in a speeding coach with obvious brake problems and a driver using his mobile phone while gesticulating with Mediterranean fervour. As it recently happened to me.

While an enquiry with the company is under way I'd like to take the opportunity to ask readers about their experience with airport transfers in Ireland, be they by bus, coach or taxi. If you have any remarkable stories to share, why not share them in the comment section? Feel-good stories, great service ... or the driver from hell.