Gulf Air Developments
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I realized this also, no trace of the 4 new 330s on any airliner photgraphy site, which is a little strange... But maybe it is because at the destinations they fly to there are no spotters with camera (or maybe there they are not allowed)
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@stefan1138; Photography in Bahrain has become near impossible and the planes are deployed onto destinations that arrive very late or very early in the morning. KJ has the GF cabin while KG/KH/KI are still with the MEA design. KJ has the LCD screens in the cockpit but the others have the classic screen which I hate 
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Photography in Bahrain has become near impossible and the planes are deployed onto destinations that arrive very late or very early in the morning
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@che; That's true, I heard there is no public viewing, you are either affiliated with aviation or no access. I take pictures near the runway but you need to be extra careful and choose the right time to take pictures.
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Apart from the fact that you can get arrested for taking photographs around the airports...it has happened.
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Gf should be aware of this!
some one yold me that Qantas canceled/delayed its delivery of the 787s so shouldn't GF take advantage of that?they should try to take their spot.Etihad cancelled their orders of the 340s shouldn't Gf try to take the spot?????there are many other airlines who are now thinking of canceling or postponing their deliveries .It would be wise of GF to negotiate with those airlines!Isn't any one aware of that??oh well
So any one knows anything about the "new cabin"
oh wellSo any one knows anything about the "new cabin"
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Abu Dhabi is one of the richest countries in the world and Qantas remains one of the most profitable airlines in the world...Do you really think GF knows something they don't?
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i meant that GF should negotiate and take the spot for other airlines.They could get the new planes soon and get rid of the old 1s!
And also,James hogan chose the worst seats for Y class.Even though the J and F class had the most amazing seats (till 2 years ago)The seats are very depressing and why didnt the cabin of the other 340s didnt change??????
u should read the reviews about GF!!!!!!its liek torture sitting on those old 340s!and the disconfigures 320s(becouse of the seats with weird color)
And also,James hogan chose the worst seats for Y class.Even though the J and F class had the most amazing seats (till 2 years ago)The seats are very depressing and why didnt the cabin of the other 340s didnt change??????
u should read the reviews about GF!!!!!!its liek torture sitting on those old 340s!and the disconfigures 320s(becouse of the seats with weird color)
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With all of my respect to you, I agree with your posts about the fleet conditions, but don’t forget the changes need some time and GF orders 15 A320 and 20 A330-300(which is the same is A340-300 in size) and 24 B787.
All of the above is really huge step in the right direction.
All of the above is really huge step in the right direction.
G.L
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listen i know that the government is like pumping money into the airline so it could come back into competition.BTW(by the way) I AM FULLY AWARE HOW MUCH IT COSTS and stuff.Clearly you people are not ummm... comfortable with me here becouse of my age
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You should be out looking for girls instead of listing to a bunch of old men
talking about things you should not be concerned with at your age.
Go play some kind of sport, and take your frustrations about the cabin colors
out on your opponent.
talking about things you should not be concerned with at your age.
Go play some kind of sport, and take your frustrations about the cabin colors
out on your opponent.
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Ok listen people. i do have a life.I just go on the net like an hour on a day.And you meat heads are just threatened by me because of my age! you guys need some hobby's go out for a walk hope this freshens up your minds
Thank god im not like you! well im more subtle i guess!
Wow the flight attendants forum are way ummmmmmmmmm welcoming than you losers are ! ooooops i said to much
BYE
Thank god im not like you! well im more subtle i guess!
Wow the flight attendants forum are way ummmmmmmmmm welcoming than you losers are ! ooooops i said to much
BYE
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Bye for good I hope. Turn your ugly head and never come back. Stay with flight attendants forum whom you love so much. Maybe you will get lucky with someone there.
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GF to start flying to Iraq
Gulf Air service to Iraq imminent
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air can today announce that, following the completion of successful Government discussions last week, it intends to resume services to Iraq as soon as possible.
The decision to fly to Iraq follows the agreement made between the Governments of Bahrain and Iraq on 9th July, allowing the national carriers of the two countries to operate direct services between Bahrain and four cities in Iraq. A total of seven weekly flights have been authorised to operate from Bahrain to Baghdad and 12 weekly flights to Iraq's holy city of Najaf.
Talal Al Zain, Executive Chairman Gulf Air said:
Mr. Al Zain continued: 'There is clearly a demand for a direct service from Bahrain to Iraq and, in line with our commitment as the Kingdom's national carrier to serve the travel needs of the people of Bahrain, we are excited about the prospect of adding Iraq to the list of countries we serve.'
Gulf Air first started flying to Iraq's capital Baghdad over thirty years ago in 1976.
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Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air can today announce that, following the completion of successful Government discussions last week, it intends to resume services to Iraq as soon as possible.
The decision to fly to Iraq follows the agreement made between the Governments of Bahrain and Iraq on 9th July, allowing the national carriers of the two countries to operate direct services between Bahrain and four cities in Iraq. A total of seven weekly flights have been authorised to operate from Bahrain to Baghdad and 12 weekly flights to Iraq's holy city of Najaf.
Talal Al Zain, Executive Chairman Gulf Air said:
'Gulf Air has one of the strongest, most connected networks across the Gulf and Middle East region and so the resumption of services to Iraq will further strengthen our reach. The commencement of our services to Iraq is still subject to Gulf Air safety audits which are currently taking place. However, it is our intention to operate services to Baghdad from September this year, and daily service to Najaf once the airport infrastructure there is in place. Both operations will use A320 narrow body aircraft at the initial stage.'
According to Iraqi officials approximately 25,000 visit visas were issued to Bahrainis last year . Mr. Al Zain continued: 'There is clearly a demand for a direct service from Bahrain to Iraq and, in line with our commitment as the Kingdom's national carrier to serve the travel needs of the people of Bahrain, we are excited about the prospect of adding Iraq to the list of countries we serve.'
Gulf Air first started flying to Iraq's capital Baghdad over thirty years ago in 1976.
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I am sure (I am hoping) that the Company will have an open discussion with the crews they expect to operate into Iraq about the realities there.
Having said that, I think the situation has improved somewhat since the missle launch against the DHL A300.
The Iran Air A300, if it is the same one you are referring to, was shot down off the coast of the United Arab Emirates by a US Navy vessel. So your point is?
I will say that a few years ago a number of air crews were concerned about the possibility of somebody in Saudi Arabia sitting off the end of a desert runway with a MANPAD. While most MANPADs do not, by themselves, have the capability to bring down a large airliner, they have the capability to do massive damage. I remember reading that the USA and the Soviet Union handed out, like candy, about 1 million MANPADs to various armed groups that are still unaccounted for.
Having said that, I think the situation has improved somewhat since the missle launch against the DHL A300.
The Iran Air A300, if it is the same one you are referring to, was shot down off the coast of the United Arab Emirates by a US Navy vessel. So your point is?
I will say that a few years ago a number of air crews were concerned about the possibility of somebody in Saudi Arabia sitting off the end of a desert runway with a MANPAD. While most MANPADs do not, by themselves, have the capability to bring down a large airliner, they have the capability to do massive damage. I remember reading that the USA and the Soviet Union handed out, like candy, about 1 million MANPADs to various armed groups that are still unaccounted for.