Tic,
I agree, there are a few pluses over other carriers in the region, but obviously that is only because we are based in Abu Dhabi, if they move you back to Bahrain you will take a large pay cut. The 767 fleet has major inadequacies when you start talking destinations. At the moment we do not have one nice destination, all horrendous places! We should receive a bad destination allowance! Joke.
I believe 4 colleagues (that I know of) have been hit with this 6 month ban when resigning, amazing… the GF contract says 3 months notice when resigning, so you do the right thing and work your notice, then GF turn around and stamp your passport with a 6 month ban in the UAE. How professional is that? 54 years in business and this is the road they take, quite embarrassing if you ask me. It certainly does not breed team spirit or loyalty. It’s a shame that a few in the HR department are allowed to degrade the GF name in such a manner.