I've often thought of what an airline would be like if it was run entirely by women. To celebrate International Women's Day, here are some of my 'tongue in cheek' thoughts about Air Woman from a grandmother's point of view...
1. Wait no more than three minutes for telephone reservations
At Air Woman we'd employ an army of women worldwide who are at home bringing up their children. These women sign in to work during their child's nap times, etc. With so many employees in so many time zones you'd never have to wait more than three minutes to speak to a live person. Just state your preferred language and you will be connected with a woman who can 'speak your language' in every sense of the word. Get the reservations done quickly and you'll have time to chat about travel tips, recipes, the latest fashions, your favorite book -- whatever strikes both your fancies.
2. For each woman a pair of tweezers
As passengers board any of our Air Woman aircraft, they would automatically receive a complimentary pair of disposable tweezers. Why, you wonder? Ask any beauty maven. She'll tell you that the light in airline washrooms is ideal for plucking your eyebrows. I kid you not.
3. Duvets, pillows and arm rests
Each seat on the aircraft would have equal legroom and all seats would be completely reclinable. Any passenger who wanted to nap could request one of our freshly laundered mini duvets, a mini feather pillow and a sleepmask scented with lavender to inspire sleep. Since it's a fact that men generally have bigger arms than women, on other airlines they monopolize the armrests leaving women with their arms tucked by their sides. On Air Woman the armrests belong to each and every passenger. Two smaller female arms fit easily on one armrest and when they don't we have a 'sharing' rule that, of course, everybody follows.
4. Seat sales and baggage allowance
Air Woman would offer frequent seat sales for destinations with great shopping opportunities. For example, bargain hunters know that Harrods in London, England holds a mega store-wide clearance each January. In order for Yummy Mummies to take advantage of these great shopping opportunities, all fares to Heathrow Airport would be reduced at that time of the year. And, instead of two suitcases per person every woman would be allowed three to carry all their wonderful new goodies home. How's that for female-friendliness?
5. Soothing crying children
If your child cries on any of our flights, specially trained nannies would come by to relieve mom and take the child to the Air Woman inflight nursery. In this way the toddler is soothed, fed, and amused by experts. Other women are not disturbed by the baby's fretting and mom can relax knowing that her child is being very well taken care of. Ah heaven!
6. Chick flicks and popcorn
Of course, when you fly with Air Woman you can expect that movies will be shown on all flights. And, each of the films screened would have to pass very stringent criteria. It should be a film that husbands, boyfriends or pals refused to see because of it's "girl" content and it must be a film that will make women cry at least once during the screening. It needn't have a great script but the leading man should be very lovely to look at and romantic themes that end well are a must. As a bonus, generous helpings of lo-fat popcorn will be served throughout the screenings. Need a refill? No problem, one only has to push the call button and a flight attendant will be there instantly.
7. Pilot's tips prior to landing
Some time prior to landing, the pilot would address the passengers via the public address system. She would chat about their destination offering her personal female friendly hints about hotels, great shopping, what's on at the museums as well as reasonable restaurants where a woman could dine without hassles. 
8. Fabulous baggage attendants
Finally, once the plane touches down at its destination, Air Woman would eliminate all possible airport hassles. As passengers made their way to the baggage area, each would be met by a fabulously lovely baggage attendant. Point out your luggage, he will lift it off the conveyor belt. Hand him your passport and he will see you through customs. Once outside, he will hail a cab, load your luggage into the trunk, give you a big hug, wish you a happy trip and send you on your way.
God bless Air Woman!
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