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Old 27th Apr 2012, 04:42
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In fact, there is a lady in GF who is on a BD 7000 pay scale.
Didn't know Ladies could make that much. The privilege is normally for higher class working girls.
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Old 27th Apr 2012, 06:52
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Gulf Air still seeking to join one of the main three global alliances.
Source: Gulf Air still seeks to join global alliance | CAPA
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Old 30th Apr 2012, 06:17
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A321 ops info. Gulf Air Airbus A321 Operation as of 30APR12 | Airline Route
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Old 30th Apr 2012, 12:06
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Heard the further downsizing and axing of routes (if they go through) are out of the cheif's control.
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Old 30th Apr 2012, 12:52
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Nothing is mentioned about 321s doing FRA and CDG from Jun
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Old 30th Apr 2012, 15:03
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Been told that with a single additional tank the 321 dont hav the range on a heavy payload to make it to CDG. i think the original plan was for the premium 320 to operate those sectors.
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Old 30th Apr 2012, 16:14
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AFAIK it was always going to be the 320 on the FRA and CDG mixed with A330 subject to load.
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Old 30th Apr 2012, 18:21
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Flew GF just recently
We held for 5 mins at the taxiway end awaiting the Cabin Crew to complete the emergency PA and ready the Cabin...Is this normal the Capt was pretty slow in taxying also
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Old 30th Apr 2012, 19:11
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5 min doesn't sound too bad. Held for longer personally. The safety demo tape is very long indeed. Having never flown with the other M.E. carriers I've got nothing to compare it to.

The slow taxi was propably on purpose by someone who knows this. What aircraft/route was this on?

As long as you get there on time and in one piece it's a job well done. Anything else is a bonus. LOL.
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Old 1st May 2012, 05:48
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Gulf Air bailout to be discussed on thursday.
Source GDN: Gulf Daily News » Local News » MPs to study airline spending plan
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Old 3rd May 2012, 03:47
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I see they started dual rating again 320/330
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Old 3rd May 2012, 13:13
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Is the rumour that they are grounding 4 A330s true??
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Old 3rd May 2012, 15:23
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Don't know. If it's only 4 I'm 'happy'. I was expecting more. Any news from the wise men regarding the meeting yesterday to veto Gulf Air's future?
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Old 3rd May 2012, 22:20
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They will be replaced by three "sparkling new" A330-300!

Finally!

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Old 4th May 2012, 04:54
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Any more info? Source?

Anyway, now some bad news: Gulf Daily News » Local News » Reject Gulf Air bailout, MPs urged
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After last weeks ordeal, the MP that stated that his demands had to be met in order to get his vote got his approval yesterday. So one would say that the road has been cleared of obstacles and yet again, the don't do as promised.
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Old 4th May 2012, 06:27
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Another local rag reports that mumtalakat is leaning towards closing gulf air, restructure and then open up again.
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Old 4th May 2012, 11:02
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Just more of the same...

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Old 5th May 2012, 05:04
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A new push for more involvement and control: Gulf Daily News » Local News » MPs SEEK AIRPORT OVERHAUL
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Just a quick question - Is there an FAA-approved TRTO in the ME, apart from CAE? I checked both GAA and CAE; the former, apparently, is not approved while the latter, I presume, doesn't entertain individual entities.
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Old 9th May 2012, 07:47
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Gulf Daily News » Local News » Gulf Air hits back at veto by MPs

MPs say NO to bailout funding.
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