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Old 13th Aug 2009, 13:49
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Nope, we are all around, I think with the rumour that 4,000 crew are on unpaid leave and us lot buckling down and working a 100 hour month, we've slipped off the Pprune bandwagon

The latest rumour from a what-I-deem-a-very-good-source is that upgrades for the main fleet GR2 to GR1 opens in October and GR1 to FG1 in February!

Still waiting on the Bogota news, I wonder if it's true!
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Old 13th Aug 2009, 14:09
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Compare ourselves to the so called "privileged" European airlines, it does not take a genius to work out that we are in a far better situation. One glance at the press and you'll see the likes of BA looking for any reason to cut costs and slowly cutting away its cabin crew's terms and conditions.
Ali_Xander (Mr. I couldn't get a job at BA or any other European airline).

There's no need to slag us off for having to cut costs.
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Old 22nd Aug 2009, 20:43
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"I have met crew who work for middle eastern carriers all over the world. A lot of them are amazing people who are young and want a bit of fun, which plays into the companies hand. As these individuals do not see it as a career unlike the crew who work for, LH,BA,AF,KLM etc."

That is so so so TRUE!
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Old 24th Aug 2009, 13:04
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nuigini dear, no need to get personal, I am merely stating facts. There is nothing wrong with cutting costs, heck even we are doing it. So, calm your horses and quit the digs. I would not work in Europe right now even if I was asked.

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Old 27th Aug 2009, 14:33
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nuigini

Steady on, Ali Xander wasn't slagging you off, he was stating a fact and why do you automatically assume that because we work for M.E carriers that we cannot get jobs with European carriers?? I turned down other carriers for my M.E based job and in the current climate I am very happy that I did. I am not being smug we are all facing changes, nobody is exempt, but the facts are clear, you are facing more of a downturn than we are, that's a pity, we are all in the same job for goodness sake and Ali was only pointing that out.
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Old 12th Sep 2009, 01:43
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I've worked for Etihad for 2 years now & I've had enough. I flew for an australia full service airline for 4 years prior to moving to the UAE & I'm looking to get back in. I don't regret taking this job with EY because it has really made me appreciate what I had in australia. My job was a CAREER, I had a union, Was earning 3 x what I am earning here & we were treated like ADUTS. Not teenagers.


Etihad is a joke & so is the middle east.
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Old 16th Sep 2009, 06:08
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Hi flight04,

i am guessing a little here, but i would imagine after 2 years you will be getting paid around 6000 dhs per month as crew in Etihad. So 3 times that back home in OZ is approx 5700 AUD. After tax that is some serious money. Where do i sign up ?.

Good luck getting a job back home in Australia, there is no comparison between the countries for sure.
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Old 30th Jan 2010, 05:17
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A380

Hi guys,

I'll be joining the A380 crew in a few months - can anyone tell me the length of the layovers and some info on allowances? And about how long does it take at the moment to be upgraded to grade one?

Thanks
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Old 4th Feb 2010, 00:50
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Talking

If it helps with the argument, im absolutely DESPERATE to get out of the UK and into Emirates! Always wanted to, but due to commitments with my current UK airline, I just havent had the right invite to assessments etc with EK at the right time unfortunately. Hopefully I will be able to attend the next one! i sooooo wanna be out there with you guys!!

Im not being funny, but I fly for a british airline at the moment, and in my eyes and all my friends and families eyes, the Middle East airlines have ALWAYS set the bar in inflight service and product offered!

And dont worry..... thats not sayin all UK carriers are rubbish, but the M.E is always one step ahead any other airline....in my opinion anyways, but thats just my small opinion.

I have to say that your ABSOLUTELY right though with crew never being happy with what they have. Need to look at the bigger picture! we are all lucky to have a job at the moment! For every 1 position taken up by you, there will be a que of thousands out the door. I also read recently that EK takes 30,000 applications on an average month, and there are only 5,000 jobs. That means that 25,000 people will be turned away to allow you to fly the skies! be grateful guys!!!

I had all my interviews for QR but didnt get it in the end, EY have stopped recruiting, so im hoping for luck with EK or my second time round with Qatar coming up soon!!

Hope your all well guys!
Sorry im new to this and ive already rambled enough! ill leave you all be now! ha ha ha

Take care guys and girls and happy flying, wherever it may be next! (What an exciting life we lead......)
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Old 9th Feb 2010, 20:10
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There goes our bonus !

MSN Arabia - AC Milan agree shirt sponsor deal with Emirates - source=
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Old 17th Feb 2010, 23:03
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Christchurch, New Zealand

Hi everyone,

Can anybody tell me if the mainfleet EK crew who fly from Sydney into Christchurch, New Zealand stay overnight here, or if it is a turnaround?

I live in Chc, and want to know how easy it would be to get back here every now and then to visit family on the mainfleet. I'm actually joining the A380 fleet soon, but wonder if I should switch because of this. Obviously, if it's just a turnaround then there's no point in asking to switch.

Any info greatly appreciated!

Thanks
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Old 22nd Feb 2010, 16:28
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The flight to Christchurch is operated as a shuttle from Sydney.... There is no layover.....

If you are joining the 380 fleet, you will be on the 380 for 2 years and then will eligable to move over to the main fleet....

Good luck with the training and will see you onboard!
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Old 22nd Feb 2010, 17:04
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Hey thanks guys for the feedback and PMs.
I was lucky to be offered a choice of fleets but will stick with the 380

Thanks for the good luck wishes and see you soon.
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Old 25th Feb 2010, 06:44
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Post value of compliments

Hello EK crews,

Being the daughter of a UAL retiree (50 years 11/2010) and the wife of an F O, I have grown up in the aviation family and have flown with numerous carriers throughout my 46 years and I recently experienced using Emirates out of DXB. I cannot tell you enough how impressed I was with the CC on the 380. You gals ( guys) are a class act and offer superior service. Never once did I hear any CC member complain about anything and they kept smiles on their faces. I got very spoiled and now don't want to fly Delta ever again ! I would give up my non stop flight with Delta to ATL to fly Emirates again and probably will. Keep up the great work. I don't know if any of you consider compliments to be of any value to you in regards to benefits, but I know in my career field ( fire/ems) it means alot. I am headed back to the US again end of March and I hope to be back on the 380 with another great crew. Even the Captain ( guy from Netherlands) was super nice and stuck around after we landed to let me take pics of the flight deck for hubby who hasn't seen it yet as well hanging out talking to other passengers. Thanks !

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Old 2nd Mar 2010, 11:10
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Ek cc in JNB

Just found this on the middle east pages re one of the Ek CC in JNB .

Wonder how they are going this explain this during their 10th of March road show in SA.....


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Friday, February 5, 2010
Alexandra Johanna
A friend of mine has just had an incredible thing happen to her, it's almost like fiction. I'll explain it via an e-mail that I sent to George Hook today...



Hi George,

Greetings from a cold and snowy Toronto. Regarding my PPRuNe about an Irish citizen in a spot of bother in South Africa, here’s the story:

My wife and I used to live in Dubai, my wife used to fly for Emirates, we still have quite a few friends there who are flying for them, one being an Irish girl (her name is Liz). Liz has had a history of stomach problems, ulcers etc... before Christmas she went to the Emirates clinic in Dubai (they are so large that they have their own hospitals and clinics for their staff) complaining of stomach pains and general tiredness etc. She went back to them for test results a couple of weeks ago but the clinic had lost her results, so in the interim the Doctor decided to up her ulcer medication.

On the 21st of Jan, Liz was on an overnight Johannesburg stop, she had severe stomach aches during the night - it turns out that they weren't cramps, they were labour contractions. She self delivered a premature baby girl in the hotel room and with the assistance of the staff was able to get the baby breathing and get to a private hospital. Liz did not know she was pregnant. I believe that staff in Emirates welfare department back in Dubai were initially being very good to Liz & baby but as of a few days ago (George – here’s the real kicker) her contract has been terminated and her health insurance revoked, She's now alone in JNB stuck with USD$86k medical bill (the hospital need payments up front for the next three months worth of care for baby Alexandra) along with accommodation costs, food etc... why, you ask did they terminate her employment and revoke her insurance? Because she is unmarried. She has worked for them for seven years and they have left her stranded in JNB.

Emirates have also told her to vacate the hotel she is staying in and she now has to find alternative accommodation for the next 5 months (baby Alexandra will be in hospital for three and it will be another two months afterwards that she can travel back to Ireland)

Liz has told me that the staff in the hotel she’s in (and soon has to leave) have been superb and even had a baby shower for her in her hotel room. I have written to one of the Vice Presidents of HR in Emirates who I know and explained the situation to him as I suspect it wasn’t escalated that high up the ranks. He has said they will investigate it.

If there is a silver lining, it’s that Liz is lucky that she didn’t give birth whilst in Dubai as she would have been jailed as it’s against the law to have a baby out of wedlock.

The unfortunate part is that she’s now stuck in JNB for the next five months. There is a facebook group called ‘Alexandra Johanna’ where there are details of an account that any donations can be made to help Liz and baby out. Her family and friends have managed to raise a good amount of the medical fees but we’re still many thousands of dollars/euros away from what the hospital are asking.

Anyhow George, that’s the story. I hope it’s of interest to you. If you need more info including mine or Liz (in SA's) tel number, please let me know.
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Old 2nd Mar 2010, 13:17
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Congratulations You're Fired !

As i previously posted complimenting the CC of Emirates i still feel very much the same but tsk tsk Emirates. If anything, this story should get out and very public. A little tarnished reputation on an international level might help this new mother and her situation. Yeah we can all comment on how or why she didnt know she was preggers, but it happens. Especially after seeing a doctor who didn't see it and possibly didn't do a pregnancy test which should have been done automatically due to the fact she's a female complaining of abd pain and fatigue. I have joined the facebook site and really feel for this new mother's situation. So far there are close to 1,000 members. I hope it helps ! I have also contacted a little friend of mine who works with The Today Show out of NYC and is broadcast internationally including the UAE.
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Old 2nd Mar 2010, 13:47
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Ek Troubles.

Maybe if you do contact your friend .Maybe you could put a word or two in for the Pilots as well as they seem to be having all sorts of problems.

http://www.pprune.org/middle-east-44/

There list is endless,
It must be only a matter of time before some thing happens due to tired and spaced out crews.
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Old 2nd Mar 2010, 14:06
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I know too well. I'm married to one. I have asked and there have been so many stories on pilot fatigue, FAA violations, GCAA violations and sadly, it takes fatalities to get any attention and it takes hundreds to die to gain international attention. As fast as the story is aired is as fast as it is forgotten. As someone in fire/ems, we often wondered if the issues we all had would be resolved if every one of us called in sick on the same day. I wonder what would happen in the world if every single pilot both commercial and freight, all refused to fly on the same day. Would they get results or be rediculed ? I do have to give some kudos to the GCAA for some recent ass kicking

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Old 2nd Mar 2010, 14:35
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I was the one that posted a copy of the blog on the middle east section, however I think it fits better here. SassyPilotsWife, I sincerely hope that your "little friend" can broadcast her story on The Today Show.
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Old 9th Mar 2010, 14:19
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New Destination...

And so, the 106 International destination has been announced by Emirates, and another one in the African continent, Dakar - Senegal

gulfnews : Dakar becomes Emirates' 106th international flight destination

I wonder if this one will be as popular as Luanda as there are no more LAD knocking around on E-Swap anymore!

Any other Goss? News? from the Galley?

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