Emirates - Crew Discussions II
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True, but they must have had a good reason to do it, and secondly who leaked the crew members name?? They havent leaked the flight decks names for the MEL incident??
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MellyMoo, the crew members name wasn't "leaked". It has now publicly been released in the press (refer to the Melbourne Herald Sun link above or TheAge.com). As the guy has been arrested by the UK police and isn't a minor it is perfectly legal to release the name. A suspects name is only withheld if they are a minor i.e less that 18yrs old.
According to the report he was refused bail and has been remanded (I guess people will be heading to accom as room available at 21st!!!)
However, all aside Terrier Two has a point. Before we turn on him too much it may be worth considering the possibility that he was ill or affected in some way. People under severe stress, depression etc can do weird things. I really hope thats the case and he didn't do it just for a lark or whatever. If so, he has really caused himself some problems as Melly points out.
According to the report he was refused bail and has been remanded (I guess people will be heading to accom as room available at 21st!!!)
However, all aside Terrier Two has a point. Before we turn on him too much it may be worth considering the possibility that he was ill or affected in some way. People under severe stress, depression etc can do weird things. I really hope thats the case and he didn't do it just for a lark or whatever. If so, he has really caused himself some problems as Melly points out.
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It appears he was ill and on medication....I take back what I said in my earlier post now. I hope he gets the treatment he needs and our sympathies should be with him.
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Mellymoo - quite right, not only has he been convicted by a daily newspaper, but being arrested is proof enough of his guilt, why even bother with his trial? Cardinal Richelieu would have been so proud.
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Not slating the guy? You opening line was to hurl abuse at him.
The media printing his name doesn't automatically make him guilty, no matter how much Rupert Murdoch might wish it were true.
Habeas Corpus hasn't been completely outdated yet.
What a knob!!
Habeas Corpus hasn't been completely outdated yet.
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If it is determined that the guy was mentally ill or whatever he will not be tried. Instead, the case will be dismissed and (hopefully) he wont even get a criminal record. The legal term is "diminished responsibility" i.e at the time he wasn't responsible for his actions owing to his condition.
No one on the forum should be abusing him, calling him a Knob or whatever. He is sick, mental illness is no different to someone with another type of disease.
No one on the forum should be abusing him, calling him a Knob or whatever. He is sick, mental illness is no different to someone with another type of disease.
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Anybody else heard about this? Dubai's new behaviour guidelines | Travel News | News.com.au
Could be interesting...I wonder if they'll really enforce it, or if they'll only enforce it for extreme cases. Fines or detention for holding hands in public, I'm all for cultural awareness, but this is a bit much when they rely on expats so much.
Could be interesting...I wonder if they'll really enforce it, or if they'll only enforce it for extreme cases. Fines or detention for holding hands in public, I'm all for cultural awareness, but this is a bit much when they rely on expats so much.
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New Pa
Guys the new PA is out....check it out at YouTube - Flight Attendant doing raps!! (complete ed.)
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Unpaid Leave
Guys, for those of you wanting unpaid leave, check your emails and the portal! Applications must be received by the 8th of April, so hurry up for those of you who want it!
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Emarati Crew
Hello everyone!
With so much of discussion regarding nationalization and emaratization that is currently sweeping the UAE, does anyone know many Emarati crew are currently with EK? it would be good to know as i havent heard of many on board.
Happy & safe flights
With so much of discussion regarding nationalization and emaratization that is currently sweeping the UAE, does anyone know many Emarati crew are currently with EK? it would be good to know as i havent heard of many on board.
Happy & safe flights
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An actually emirati born cabin crew? Do they exist?
You are right not many. A lot obviousy that may have emirati blood in them from generations before but a lot do come from the neighbouring countries. A few europeans, mainly from the UK, don't think I've met any americans yet. Loads of filipina's who are such good fun and very sociable - and bloody hard workers. Thais and hong kong crew.
Why do you ask?
You are right not many. A lot obviousy that may have emirati blood in them from generations before but a lot do come from the neighbouring countries. A few europeans, mainly from the UK, don't think I've met any americans yet. Loads of filipina's who are such good fun and very sociable - and bloody hard workers. Thais and hong kong crew.
Why do you ask?
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One of my best friends is Emirati born and bred cabin crew for EK. One of the craziest guys I know too... if there is a party, and he is there, he'll be the life it.
I worked as c/crew for EK for 5 yrs, lots of Koreans, and Asians in general, Aussies, South Africans, Europeans, worked with a couple of Americans, more Canadians though. Oh yeh, lots of Lebanese. Definately not so many pure Emirati crew. Although they do get a monetary bonus on top of basic pay for being local as an incentive.
Heard today though they are offering 6months unpaid leave for cabin crew at EK. Things not as rosy as are being made out over in the sand pit it seems.
I worked as c/crew for EK for 5 yrs, lots of Koreans, and Asians in general, Aussies, South Africans, Europeans, worked with a couple of Americans, more Canadians though. Oh yeh, lots of Lebanese. Definately not so many pure Emirati crew. Although they do get a monetary bonus on top of basic pay for being local as an incentive.
Heard today though they are offering 6months unpaid leave for cabin crew at EK. Things not as rosy as are being made out over in the sand pit it seems.
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I heard that to. I know a few who would want to take that option of a sabattical. Perhaps do a a few months back in old blighty when the charters start hiring for summer! I don't think so somehow!
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6 month unpaid leave?! OUCH...thats gonna hurt....but EK will bounce back (Hopefully)!
HH-FA - I was asking because I have heard that EK are trying their level best to attract locals even in the current situation hence the thread...
EK promises to be multi-cultural airline & it would be nice to have Emaratis on board...
especially if they are as outgoing as SweetChariotXV's pal...
Cheers!
HH-FA - I was asking because I have heard that EK are trying their level best to attract locals even in the current situation hence the thread...
EK promises to be multi-cultural airline & it would be nice to have Emaratis on board...
especially if they are as outgoing as SweetChariotXV's pal...Cheers!
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New Route!
As per 01APR09 Emirates inventory display, it'll be launching 3 weekly service on the Dubai - Luanda service from 04AUG09. Service to the Angolan capital is operated by A330-200
EK791 DXB1050 - 1550LAD 332 247
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Considering its overtaken Nigeria in Oil Production ....its about time for us to get our hands into this Market....besides...the trend around these Countries for Duty Free is Fantastic!!!!
In other news...any views on the Employee Satisfaction Letter?
EK791 DXB1050 - 1550LAD 332 247
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Considering its overtaken Nigeria in Oil Production ....its about time for us to get our hands into this Market....besides...the trend around these Countries for Duty Free is Fantastic!!!!
In other news...any views on the Employee Satisfaction Letter?
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LOS allowances
The cash allowance has been withdrawn. You are entitled to breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel restaurant. Room service meals can be availed from options on the airline menu.
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Skytrax
It seems we have gone up in the rankings of the Top 10 Airlines in the World as voted by the public in this years Skytrax.
""""According to survey findings by Skytrax, the specialist research advisors to the air transport industry, three Middle East carriers - Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - have ranked higher in the 2009 list of top 10 airlines in the world, compared to a year earlier. Emirates came fifth, up from the ninth spot the airline occupied for the last two years. Etihad Airways moved up three notches to the seventh position this year, having made a fresh entry in the top 10 list last year. Qatar Airways, however, emerged the winner in the Middle East having earned the title for the 'Best Middle East Airline', as well as bagging the award for 'Best Economy Class'.""""
The Top 5 are: 1) Cathay Pacific 2) Singapore Airlines 3) Asiana Airlines 4) Qatar Airways 5) Emirates
Ok, so we only made it to the top 5, that is still better than 9th. Consolation prize is that for the 4th consecutive year running, we have won the Best Airline Inflight Entertainment Award
""""According to survey findings by Skytrax, the specialist research advisors to the air transport industry, three Middle East carriers - Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - have ranked higher in the 2009 list of top 10 airlines in the world, compared to a year earlier. Emirates came fifth, up from the ninth spot the airline occupied for the last two years. Etihad Airways moved up three notches to the seventh position this year, having made a fresh entry in the top 10 list last year. Qatar Airways, however, emerged the winner in the Middle East having earned the title for the 'Best Middle East Airline', as well as bagging the award for 'Best Economy Class'.""""
The Top 5 are: 1) Cathay Pacific 2) Singapore Airlines 3) Asiana Airlines 4) Qatar Airways 5) Emirates
Ok, so we only made it to the top 5, that is still better than 9th. Consolation prize is that for the 4th consecutive year running, we have won the Best Airline Inflight Entertainment Award
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the donut
hi there
most of the girls buy their donut in the crewshop...tho they normally dont have sizes or dark coloured donuts to go with darker hair shades.if you have friends doing the uk flights,you can ask them to get you one from boots -they used to cost 5 pounds ish when i bought mine 5 years ago. they also have a couple of variations to the donut.
most of the girls buy their donut in the crewshop...tho they normally dont have sizes or dark coloured donuts to go with darker hair shades.if you have friends doing the uk flights,you can ask them to get you one from boots -they used to cost 5 pounds ish when i bought mine 5 years ago. they also have a couple of variations to the donut.