Emirates - Crew Discussions II

[whatzmyname]

Am I the only one that did not get the movieclip???I'm sure those people at training college are buzzing about this. Nothing like a good scandal in EK. Will keep them gossiping for weeks to come and I'm sure the security department will add some spice to the story too...It's all a bit like being in High School isn't it? That is probably why KG send us that 'HighSchool' memo about our work attendance because we all get treated like children anyways. Perhaps he should consider that we are pressing #2 because we are dead tired and fatigued? Anyways,enough complaining from my side. Enjoy the races!

[sil1233]

EK Standard .

The movie was circulating on youtube for while , I have seen it too ..she's really brave to do such an act in uniform !!! I heard that its not anymore EKs problem as the authorities in dubai knew about it too and she had to spend sometime in jail cause what happened wasnt between husband and wife.

[stellarnina]

ek standards video girl

^ nope she was out of the country when the 'higher-ups' found out who she was. her friend called her to tell her what's going on. so she hasn't come back to dubai since. she got away.

[whatzmyname]

I noticed a lot of Ozzie crew are resigning...heard they are aiming for V Australia. Also lots of the Korean crew are going as apparently Lufthansa is opening a base in Seoul and I also hear Finnish Air is also opening a base in Seoul but I am not too sure about that one. Seems like there are going to be lots of flights with less crew again. Anyways,I wish everyone the best wherever they go.

[sil1233]

I heard 300 Korean crew resigned in one day to join Lufthansa

[Mari]

Yes, the V Australia. Isn't it funny that they even came to Dubai to recruit? I'm European but a lot of Australians I know went for the open day. I checked out their homepage: they need crew for 777-300, long-haul operation. I think they found the best place to get experienced crew.

[midoy10]

!!EK standard !!

shame for those two flight attendants

also we have to punish them and the guy who publish the video in

www.youtube.com

because they destroy the class and the image of


Emirates Airlines

[gadgetman]

Oh the irony...

[leemarlon]

Swimming...

Hi cabin crew,
I am about to join the training, but would like to know if someone doesn't know swim well...will be an issue during the training? Lifejacket is used in all emergency evacuation sessions?

thanks and regards.

Marlon

[gadgetman]

You'll live.
L/jackets used, plus no distance swimming is tested. You might want to ensure you can keep yourself afloat without buoyancy aids however, just in case they give you a dud l/jacket.

[whatzmyname]

Sonic83 I have no idea what your talking about. This is an airline discussion thread. Not religious one. Stick to the topic.

[whatzmyname]

Went to the new emirates group headquarters today. It looks so nice inside. There are restaurants and shops and the lower floor. The crew briefing area is on a higher floor and you have views of the runways! Much better than what we currently have. Very fancy. Apparently everyone will be moving in June.

[baob2oba]

ok ok, wonderful, brilliant, marvelous, astonishing !

By the way, have you read the new crew rest policy ?
I ADORE the sub-section regarding soft seats!

Back to bed...

[thesource]

Which Bank in DXB???

Dear All fellow EK employees!

I have just arrived in DXB to start FA training, and I was wondering if I could please get some advice which is the best bank to have a Bank account with in DXB??? for fees, accessing overseas, transferring funds to eg. Australia??

Thank you in advance for any information and assistance.

[gadgetman]

Do NOT use Mashraq, they are utterly, utterly useless. They are also incredibly vindictive when you give up on them and try and change banks. They will make EVERY single step of the tortuous process a major hurdle. (Refusing to accept signatures, increasing credit card limits without notice, etc...)
HSBC are just as bad.
The rest of the banks are marginally better, but will still be a cause of constant frustration.
Lloyds TSB are better at their jobs, but will charge more for being able to do the basics.
NBAD is another one that can pull their finger out when needed, but it depends on who is actually trying to help you out.

Sending money back to NZ/AUS will kill you on the exchange rate right now, a new G2 salary won't be worth much more than a MacDonalds Happy meal back in downunder.

[fg-fun]

these days as long as u have a pulse,ur in,dont worry about swimming or anything else for that matter,my other half is cabin crew and times are changing,standards have dropped an awful lot,work work work .

[whatzmyname]

fg-fun,I totally agree.
Had a flight where two of the new G2's couldnt even reach the hatrack to close it! They were way too short.But yes,they had a beating pulse,so they were recruited.I also know of quite a lot of crew who cannot even swim at all. Dont know what is going on with the recruitment department....apparently there is no set standard anymore.They just want to reach the number quota it seems.

[dolce_]

Hey everyone,
I'm new to this, and this is my first post.
I currently am working for Dnata, and have been invited to go to the Recruitment day for Emirates Cabin Crew.
Many people have told me that they are very particular with the photo sizes that you need to give them.
They also said that I can find out what sizes my photos need to be from there website.
But, i have studied that website in and out and can not find any details on how big or small they need to be.

Its a stupid question I know, but I would really appreciate some help!

Thanks a million.

[cirrus17]

re.: guests

guys... is there a rule regarding how many flatmates can have relatives staying with them? both my flatmate and I want to have a relative to stay for the same days and we've heard a rumour that's not allowed... any info? x

[shinners]

anyone tomorrow at EK open days in Milan???