....
 

Awww man credit cards... I've been trying to stay away from those LOL. But i guess every cabin crew needs it. With the traveling and all.

I'm really struggling to squeeze everything I own into 50kg - does anyone know if we can use EK airfreight at a discounted rate to bring extra stuff with us?

Open Day Auckland., New Zealand 16th Sept
 

Hello Everybody,

If there is anyone out there who is attending the Open Day in Auckland, New Zealand on the 16th Septemeber, Please make contact with me! Im keen to chat about it.

hey SkyHighFlyGal how much stuff are you bringing??? hehehe 50 kg is a lot! i remember when i joined i barely brought 20-25kg
which part of oz are u from? i'm sure u can bring the essentials for the first few months and when u start flying home u can bring more stuff with you

haya55: pb138 is going to the AUC, on Sep 16th. He sent me a pm asking for help and I sent a maaaaasive email with info!:ouch:

Lol,SHFG, Just weighed up my bags, totalling a mere 28.3kg!
Must buy more chocos!

Im just bringing essentials like deodrants etc,cosmetic (for males),shaving sets,digital photo frame,lots of Manchester United boxers :), and erm...more chocolates. plus clothes.
I
f you live in UK, watch BidUpTv on sky, buying lots of cheap things to take! www.bid.tv /speedauction.tv/pricedrop.tv ! Within 7 days delivery.

Any ideas on what watches are good for flights etc. I want the EK World Time one, its mint! (Source:Duty Free Book)

Also,Dont forget to take lots of family pics and set up a facebook account and join the Emirates Facebook group and dxbcrew.com and what2do4crew.com .

P.S! Just sold my car on Ebay Motors! More money to spend in dxb!

Hey guys,

Anyone joining on sep 14th? When are we supposed to receive the e-tickets, final briefing and UAE visa? :\

FlyRules:ok:

touching alcohol
 

I dont actually understand the big deal of touching alcohol, when physically you dont touch it. You are just handling the bottle it is in, at the end of the day emirates is a very multi national carrier, and comprimises need to be made to deliver the best customer service. Policies and religion are rigid and flexibility to some extent is a big assett to being a flight attendant. Its like a catholic serving a muslim meal no big deal.

FlyRules
 

You're supposed to get it 4 days before your departure date. Uhm thats actually today :yuk:

Hey guys,

I faxed my medicals over to Dubai last Thursday,does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to send an email to say they received my fax??I just want to make sure they've got it!

Final Approval!
 

Hey Everyone, Just recieved my final approval after my meds, im leaving on 5th October......is anyone else starting then??:D

Charlie57 - I never recieved an email till about a week and a half after i sent mine, i called them about a week after i sent them to check they got them and they said they had and then sent me an email a day or so after saying they got them and that i would hear from them soon......4 days later they sent the final approval email.

hey guys!

just a quick question, i got my phone call last week saying that i had passed the interview process, and i would be receiving my medical and contract information shortly.
so do they email you all that stuff, or do they mail it by fedEX or something like that?

thanks

:)

Highsky24
 

I am meant to be leaving the 5th of Oct.... just waiting on my final approval ...

Yeah, FlyRules, ikoysss is right, hopefully you should get all today.
Im so excited for you lol! although, I have just been through the whole proccess.:ok:

"Lindsay25:I dont actually understand the big deal of touching alcohol, when physically you dont touch it. You are just handling the bottle it is in, at the end of the day emirates is a very multi national carrier, and comprimises need to be made to deliver the best customer service. Policies and religion are rigid and flexibility to some extent is a big assett to being a flight attendant. Its like a catholic serving a muslim meal no big deal.[/quote]

Thanks for your comments. It's not such a big deal for me, its just I'm Muslim, and I have been taught not to deal alcohol blah blah, but I don't mind serving it. I guess for some things you just have to compromise. Emirates, acknowledge this as on Open Day they mentioned that anyone who is Muslim and is not "conformtable" or likewise, tick No. Therefore I did, and was honest. I am flexible, I am willing to give up anything as I and the rest of us are giving up our 'lives' basically, home country,families,lifestyle etc. You get what I mean? This job meant and still means lots to me, and I want to spend my whole career with EK! Thanks anyways.

J

sleepy: I am not 100% sure but they emailed it to me. Etickets will be emailed with visa etc

A few ppl leaving on 5 Oct. Maybe I should change mine so we can be in same batch as it's always good to meet someone who we kinda know!

Eek, by the minute its gets more exciting

Cabin Crew Visa
 

when r u starting CCEmirates?

A general question to anyone: What is the type of visa or travelling docs we as Cabin Crew have while travelling. I mean any kind of special visa for CC ?

I understand that we have a work permit/visa for 3 yrs? How about entering and leaving the rest of the countries we gonna be travelling?

Could be stupid question for some! Just curious. :rolleyes:

ek ravin: As of yet, I was just told October is the start month, and she(recruitment officer) mentioned that no specific date has been specified, for x reason??
So I think that I will call up and tell them that I want 5 oct. When your flyout date?

I am thinking the same q. as you... what visa/permit do we carry as CC? and like CC (ek) travel round the world,would you need specific visas?

Thanks
Da-did-um!

(**P.S: Just to solve some confusion from this site and CC.COM, I,ccmad on pprune, have an account on cc.com but used by my cousin so dont get me confused with 'mahn' there! Lol, my cousin wants Ek badly! *I sense jealousy**)

Visit my site at emirates.b1.jcink.com

EmiratesCCMAd/ikoysss,

I recieved an email from EK this morning saying that my start date was changed from the 14th to the 28th `cause of the UAE visa was not issued yet. So I decided to call them and by the time they picked up the phone my visa had arrived!

The problem right now is that they are not able to confirm my e-ticket and I have to wait until tomorrow to see if they can somehow book me to JFK on thursday...:\ If unable to confirm, they`ll have me flying out to DXB on the 20th (which is much better than the 28th!!!)

Will keep you posted!

FlyRules

EmiratesCCMad:

thank you, hope they email me soon!
i want to get everything done asap

Flyrules n Sleepy: Thanks
Flyrules: I think that wat happened to me about visa nd eticket confirmation! WE SHOLD BE ON THE VIP LIST, NOT THE "CASUAL PAX" AGENDA!

Dep Date
 

Im leaving on the 5th of OCT as well :8

If you have facebook> copy url into address box
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?ui...417&topic=3184

Its ex-crew describing their stay with EK, and most says it was rubbish or "life sentence".
Well, as they say, its not for everyone!
You gotta read the messages lol

Starting October 12?
 

Hi again - well, I have just got Final Approvals after a number of unanswered phone calls, but I am relieved to say the least!

Anyone coming with me on the 12th of October??

Cheers
SHFG:p

yey! its finally happening!
 

hi everyone! just got my final approval (the one after the medicals). God, i waited for almost a month. but its all worth it! I'm leaving on Oct 26 and will begin training on Nov.1! i'll see you guys soon! congratulations again to all of you!

yay!
just got my email with the medicals and contract!
hope this doesnt take to long to do...:eek:

14 sept..
 

anyone else leaving 14th sept? i got the visa yesterday..have to pack n take the pics..damn.
see u all in dxb!

rxlc
 

hello rxlc. goodluck with your training and happy trip!

Medical report
 

Does anyone know of any person that got rejected after sending in their medical report? Just curious because I havnt heard anything like that.

Stuck in a Rut
 

Ok..soooo
There's an Open day in Toronto Canada, this weekend, on Sept. 15th. Is neone else going? I live in New York, and I'm definitely having issues with my transportation there and back. I've been wanting to interview with Emirates for the longest!! This is my chance, however, if i'm not able to make it this time:sad:, does anyone know how often Emirates recruits??

help please!

DW

steward 2?
 

is this just the basic economy CC?

I am pleased to offer you employment with Emirates as Steward II...

thanks

to laguna23
 

hey laguna23. the operations manager of the agency that i applied with to join the emirates assessment told me that there were some who applied and got through to the medicals but unfortunately didnt make it because there were findings that were unacceptable (diseases, STD and what have you).

also, I do know of applicants who had there Date of Joining moved because of some problems with their medical. they were given a second chance but they will have to take medication for about a couple of months or so and have their medicals retaken and see if they will pass.

but if ur medical results are okay, m sure u will reciv ur final approval soon. m sure u looked at your own results and if the tests done to you showed you dont have any diseases or anything, everything will be fine.

me, i waited for almost a month after submitting my results.

if you like, they welcome inquiries regarding the processing of our documents. so maybe u can email or call them or something.i hope u get ur email soon. goodluck!

12-OCT
 

Am leaving on the 12 OCT same batch as SKYGAL !

I got exactly 1 month, they've put me in a priority list if ever a slot becomes free for some reason cos am like free to travel or join at anytime.

Done all my necessary vaccinations even the 2nd doses as well.

Am all clear just waiting for the ticket

sigh i got booted out of today's assessment day again, at the very first round. i just dont get it. what went wrong? or is it simply because i do not have the ek face? big eyes, sharp features yadda yadda.. :ugh:

don't give up
 

Sundaybrunch: Don't give up!! it took me 4 times with Emirates until I finally got through! The first 3 times I didn't even pass the first round!! But over time waiting in between I gained more work experience behind me, bought a nicer suit and the 4th open day eventually had nice recruiters who also used to work for the same airline as I am currently in. (well just finished/resigned today). Also because I had been to so many cabin crew interviews, I was much more relaxed and very well prepared, and thats when I was successful. So if its in your heart and its what you really want to do....DON'T GIVE UP and KEEP ON TRYING TILL YOU GET IN!

Anyone flying out on Sept 28 and training on 4th Oct?? I still haven't met anyone from my training batch... :(

2 weeks to go, yiiihhaaa! :) I'm soooo having trouble reducing my belongings to 50kg!!!

Re: photos
 

Hey all,

Just a quick question really regarding the photos you have to upload when completeing the online application. What type of photo is the best to be uploaded. I have taken a photo in business attire and in the back garden. Will this be appropriate for the full size photo they request?

chocco

they request professional shots.
for the online app, do one full body shot head to toe (plain sky blue background)
and one passport picture (shoulders to top of head).
both pictures should be in business atire (suit and tie, or whatever girls wear!).

spend the extra $20, and do it right the first time!

DOJ: Sep 28th
 

Melisa,

I have been moved from sept 14th to sept 28th, so I guess you are not alone now:). My visa arrived late and they were not able to book me eairlier.

FlyRules:ok:

Thanks Melisa!! You are so lucky to be able to join EK. All the best for your training!!

Sundaybrunch:
All this advice is true. People try year after year and finally got it.
I know quite a few people who tried 3/4/5/6 times to get in and they eventually got it.
As I say, if you get the 'no', it gives you the time to prepare your next suit and get some more work exp. also help your nerves to relax.

Most importantly, you have more knowledge and can backtrack where you went wrong and furthermore you know what to expect and can be un-nervous and calm.

Hope it helps.

I got Oct 12. Anyone?
P.S: Did anyone get asked about refrences? I did'nt, is this same with you guys or will they do it later?