London - When a passenger arrives in London and promptly asks whether most people in England speak English, it requires a certain level of diplomacy (and a straight face) from whoever is answering the question.
But this is the kind of head-scratching enquiry that employees at Heathrow regularly face.
As the airport unveils its next generation of passenger service, Heathrow Helpers, it has revealed the top 10 most bizarre queries and requests from visitors.
The list includes requests ranging from wanting to try on the Crown Jewels to bungee jumping off of the Heathrow control tower.
Some of the genuine questions from befuddled passengers must have helpers biting their tongues, from “Where can I exchange currency for Scottish dollars?” to “‘What’s the difference between a toilet and a loo?”
Others have asked for Heathrow employees to mark every single ATM in central London on their map for them. Given this number is in the thousands, they might be there for a while.
TOP TEN
1. Can I bungee jump from your control tower?
2. Can I try on the Crown Jewels at Tower Hill?
3. What’s the difference between a toilet and a loo?
4. Are there ATMs in central London? Can you mark them on my map?
5. Where can I exchange currency for Scottish dollars?
6. Will most people speak English during my stay in London?
7. Where can I see James Bond’s house?
8. Will I be able to see Beefeaters in the street?
9. Can I drink the water here?
10. Do I need to change the time on my watch or will it change automatically when I fly? – Daily Mail