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Indeed. Get the 787 asap, get rid of Airbus Longhaul fleet and convert the outstanding A333 order to A320 NEO fleet to replace current A320 fleet.
Cancelling the 333s would only delay gulf air from expanding since the 787s won't be joining the fleet until 2019.
As we have noticed,going purely regional and shrinking isn't proving to be a good tactic.Delaying the expansion may be fatal.
when it comes to Malaysia,Gulf Air is the only airline paying an immensely high
amount for fuel as the it hasn't been subsidiesed by the "highly educated and professional" MPs unlike its neighbours...Those subsidies allows them to to recuse their tickets price.On the other hand,being a small airline,GF needs issue competitive prices..I won't blame "curroption" actually.
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This argument about fuel costs is pretty stupid. At the end of the day its all the same thing to the Bahraini Government, give GF a fuel subsidy to show better figures but you'll lose out somewhere else, namely, BAPCO or whoever else is supplying jet fuel. (I'm pretty sure its BAPCO). So it doesn't really matter whether they give GF a subsidy or not, there's no incentive to any of it really, you can pretty much take the millions GF is about to get from the govt and call it a rebate for the fuel costs. Those millions come from BAPCOs profits anyway, and ALBAs, and BATELCOs, etc. etc.
So in reality GF is getting everything cheap. I remember hearing that when the EU started complaining about EKs cheap fuel the government stopped subsidizing it and started purchasing all empty seats in first class during all flights. Doesn't make a difference, its all one giant pool of money.
So in reality GF is getting everything cheap. I remember hearing that when the EU started complaining about EKs cheap fuel the government stopped subsidizing it and started purchasing all empty seats in first class during all flights. Doesn't make a difference, its all one giant pool of money.
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I remember hearing that when the EU started complaining about EKs cheap fuel the government stopped subsidizing it and started purchasing all empty seats in first class during all flights.
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Gulf Air is the only airline paying an immensely high
amount for fuel as the it hasn't been subsidiesed by the "highly educated and professional" MPs unlike its neighbours..
amount for fuel as the it hasn't been subsidiesed by the "highly educated and professional" MPs unlike its neighbours..
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The 737 goes on the FRA run for a couple of weeks on selected days, when it goes double daily, IIRC. I'll have to look that one up to confirm..
EDIT: planned from 25th May till 31st May is the 737 operating the FRA on day 2 and 7 only replacing the A330. CPH will see 737 until 30SEP when A320 takes over.
So 737 is doing CPH and FRA for now.
EDIT: planned from 25th May till 31st May is the 737 operating the FRA on day 2 and 7 only replacing the A330. CPH will see 737 until 30SEP when A320 takes over.
So 737 is doing CPH and FRA for now.
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I guess many of you heard the saga of a GF “Secretary” who is on a BD 7000 payroll and the subsequent outcry and its seismic effect on the public opinion against the company. Apparently, questions have been asked by the hierarchy demanding an explanation from GF CEO even though it seems quite outrageous to even think that a lady secretary gets such a pay in an ailing company. However, public opinion against GF was too strong to overlook and allegation of corruption must be answered while it is seeking more public funds.
Since these MP’s get their information from within GF and from their moles ( some of whom are clearly identifiable by their long beards and short robes, others are no so recognizable since they actually fly modern aircraft and work in cockpits!) , such accusation could not be out rightly dismissed.
The MP’s of the religious parties made it very clear that they hold documented evidence on the BD 7000 lady employee. A quick check by the company did not reveal any secretary on such a pay scale. A meeting is held between GF and the parliamentary committee where GF management denies such allegations. Heated exchanges and accusation pursued and finally the MPs dropped the joker.
In fact, there is a lady in GF who is on a BD 7000 pay scale. She had a meteoric rise in the ranks all within the last few years. This lady has been the target of many rumors and hate campaigns spearheaded by some local pilots. When the name was revealed along with the pay slip , GF admitted the authenticity of the document , were hesitant to ask where these confidential documents have reached the parliament , but denied that she was a secretary.
How did the wording “Secretary” came about? This is another comical tale. When the information was initially passed to the parliament by the snitch, he did not mention her position. The Mullah, or MP , who was the recipient of the document , in his stereotypical mind assumed that any lady employee means a “Secretary” , so he went and publicly accused GF of paying a secretary BD 7000 !!!
Since these MP’s get their information from within GF and from their moles ( some of whom are clearly identifiable by their long beards and short robes, others are no so recognizable since they actually fly modern aircraft and work in cockpits!) , such accusation could not be out rightly dismissed.
The MP’s of the religious parties made it very clear that they hold documented evidence on the BD 7000 lady employee. A quick check by the company did not reveal any secretary on such a pay scale. A meeting is held between GF and the parliamentary committee where GF management denies such allegations. Heated exchanges and accusation pursued and finally the MPs dropped the joker.
In fact, there is a lady in GF who is on a BD 7000 pay scale. She had a meteoric rise in the ranks all within the last few years. This lady has been the target of many rumors and hate campaigns spearheaded by some local pilots. When the name was revealed along with the pay slip , GF admitted the authenticity of the document , were hesitant to ask where these confidential documents have reached the parliament , but denied that she was a secretary.
How did the wording “Secretary” came about? This is another comical tale. When the information was initially passed to the parliament by the snitch, he did not mention her position. The Mullah, or MP , who was the recipient of the document , in his stereotypical mind assumed that any lady employee means a “Secretary” , so he went and publicly accused GF of paying a secretary BD 7000 !!!
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Long beards, short skirts 'n meteorical pay rises aside.. In a nut shell there are unethical practices and discrepenceis that need to be adressed if any sort of progress, however miniscule, is to be acheived. These issues have been brought up, be it by Gandolf or some snitch maverick.
Ps.. If ya think its all down the straight and narrow in there, you be dafter than a door knob..
Ps.. If ya think its all down the straight and narrow in there, you be dafter than a door knob..
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In fact, there is a lady in GF who is on a BD 7000 pay scale. She had a meteoric rise in the ranks all within the last few years.
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Here we go again. I give you what you want if I get what I want...
Gulf Daily News » Local News » MPs' threat to veto Gulf Air bailout
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Yep. But it's the relation between the two demands that gets me. They couldn't be more different. If they asked for Gulf Air to come up with a solid plan and show them what they achieved and what they are going to achieve and how, en fair enough. ( open goal for sarcasm 
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Anyhow, politics and business go hand in hand...
)Anyhow, politics and business go hand in hand...
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And while they discuss their demands, captains will have to perform transit check in 23 destinations in order to reduce operational costs... and don't forget to bring with you a rain coat and/or an umbrella, specially with the monsoon approaching!
