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'I was trolled for my accent after my video went viral – but then the enquiries started flooding in'

Agents
Emma Dooney
22 January 2026

Travel Counsellor Leander Lynch refused to delete her video tour of Manchester Airport’s private terminal after online bullies mocked her voiceover. She tells TTG how she found the strength to stand up to the trolls, and why her decision is paying off.

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Travel Counsellor Leander Lynch says she's learned not to let online trolls bother her

“How can you sell luxury travel with that accent?”

This was just one of the many abusive comments Leander Lynch received after she shared a video tour of Manchester airport’s private terminal, aether, on her social media.

The Travel Counsellor posted a reel of the newly-opened lounge on Facebook in May, hoping to showcase its premium facilities to new and existing clients.

Within 24 hours, the clip had racked up more than 60,000 views. Today, it stands at more than 500,000.