I imagine Gazza01 is quite befuddled by now with all the options being suggested but as Debiassi so kindly noted, the journey eastwards is a lot better now than has been reported here. We at G.A.S.E. knew about the horror stories coming from east bound pilots, especially in the Middle East and sub-continent, but we got together with many professionals here in Egypt and across the Middle East, Meditteranean countries and the sub/continent/SE Asia to create a network of agencies all willing to help us to help you, the long distance pilot, achieve your goal at a much reduced cost without any reduced services (except those that are added to an arrival that are otherwise not needed -64 seater crew bus for example). In Egypt we have managed to make flying here a joy, in comparison to what it used to be like, especially where handling fees are concerneed and our unique set up can also cut down on accomodation and hospitality costs. In most cases we can get a lot of charges waived due to our special relationship with local agencies and our extensive knowledge of the Egyptian CAA rules. Of course, I don't want to make it sound like a walk in the park; it is not the UK or Europe and the regulations are tight about flight levels and routings and documentation must be up to date, and carried on board. A transponder is a must.
Saying this, we have already helped a number of pilots reach the other side of the world with many more to come. Our different kind of set up allows a professional service, from professionals at a much reduced cost (G.A.S.E. itself doesn't charge for their services) and with special agreements in place with other agencies in the Midlle East, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines then we can also save you a load after you have left us. We do stay in touch with our pilots all the way along their route and with our world wide list of contacts will have someone along your route for help with any unforeseen circumstance or just a bed for the night.
You can check us out at
General Aviation Support Egypt
We hope to hear from you soon
Eddie