No more duty free allowance for crew into the UAE
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No more duty free allowance for crew into the UAE
Latest reduction in T&Cs effective 1st Jan.
Although not the companies fault, at least we can pay the 5% VAT in Dubai!
Although not the companies fault, at least we can pay the 5% VAT in Dubai!
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I looks like there are bigger problems afoot, this is just a symptom, love the 3 day warning window though.This mandate had been issued by the Government of Dubai and Dubai Customs. I expect this desperation is not happening to the operator down the road.
It's clear that this is a push to generate revenue for the state, nothing more. Stand by for massive increases for alcohol and cigarettes with exceptions for uae citizens.
One can only begin to conclude that EK and the UAE in general are working to "convince" foreign workers to consider relocating to their home countries or elsewhere.
I'm certain that this will push out a few pilots and a load of cabin crew. The real scary thing is, "what is the next load of BS coming down the conveyer"?
It's clear that this is a push to generate revenue for the state, nothing more. Stand by for massive increases for alcohol and cigarettes with exceptions for uae citizens.
One can only begin to conclude that EK and the UAE in general are working to "convince" foreign workers to consider relocating to their home countries or elsewhere.
I'm certain that this will push out a few pilots and a load of cabin crew. The real scary thing is, "what is the next load of BS coming down the conveyer"?
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I looks like there are bigger problems afoot, this is just a symptom, love the 3 day warning window though.This mandate had been issued by the Government of Dubai and Dubai Customs. I expect this desperation is not happening to the operator down the road.
It's clear that this is a push to generate revenue for the state, nothing more. Stand by for massive increases for alcohol and cigarettes with exceptions for uae citizens.
One can only begin to conclude that EK and the UAE in general are working to "convince" foreign workers to consider relocating to their home countries or elsewhere.
I'm certain that this will push out a few pilots and a load of cabin crew. The real scary thing is, "what is the next load of BS coming down the conveyer"?
It's clear that this is a push to generate revenue for the state, nothing more. Stand by for massive increases for alcohol and cigarettes with exceptions for uae citizens.
One can only begin to conclude that EK and the UAE in general are working to "convince" foreign workers to consider relocating to their home countries or elsewhere.
I'm certain that this will push out a few pilots and a load of cabin crew. The real scary thing is, "what is the next load of BS coming down the conveyer"?
But yeah it is time to leave.
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Outlaw has hit the nail on the head.
This is a bigger issue than Emirates Airline - which is bad enough.
Time to go.
This is a bigger issue than Emirates Airline - which is bad enough.
Time to go.
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Although raw meat should not be considered prepared but who knows how the Habibi's will interpret that.
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The scales aren’t balancing. The ups and downs appear to be all on the same negative side of satisfaction scales.
Prices incl VAT UP
Fear Factor UP
Ticket prices UP
Customs restrictions on Crew UP
Panic FCI distribution UP (incl v2)
Briefs and cockpit chatter UP
Sackings UP
Hours Flown UP
Command age UP
Moral DOWN
Pay DOWN
Accommodation options DOWN
Decent Hotel locations DOWN
The list goes on and the scales are looking extremely low on one side.
Add to this that when not in the operating seats, your whole career is at risk while you sit on the jumpseat, unless you wakeUP and have as much responsibility from that seat as the front 2 seaters (while not on logged operating duty!).
J
Prices incl VAT UP
Fear Factor UP
Ticket prices UP
Customs restrictions on Crew UP
Panic FCI distribution UP (incl v2)
Briefs and cockpit chatter UP
Sackings UP
Hours Flown UP
Command age UP
Moral DOWN
Pay DOWN
Accommodation options DOWN
Decent Hotel locations DOWN
The list goes on and the scales are looking extremely low on one side.
Add to this that when not in the operating seats, your whole career is at risk while you sit on the jumpseat, unless you wakeUP and have as much responsibility from that seat as the front 2 seaters (while not on logged operating duty!).
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Ya know. I’ve been at EK for a while. Been watching the terms and conditions steadily deteriorate and listening to the bitc$ing for a long time. But I do believe with this “no bringing in alcohol for operating crews”, the final straw has been reached. Interesting times ahead.
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The scales aren’t balancing. The ups and downs appear to be all on the same negative side of satisfaction scales.
Prices incl VAT UP
Fear Factor UP
Ticket prices UP
Customs restrictions on Crew UP
Panic FCI distribution UP (incl v2)
Briefs and cockpit chatter UP
Sackings UP
Hours Flown UP
Command age UP
Moral DOWN
Pay DOWN
Accommodation options DOWN
Decent Hotel locations DOWN
The list goes on and the scales are looking extremely low on one side.
Add to this that when not in the operating seats, your whole career is at risk while you sit on the jumpseat, unless you wakeUP and have as much responsibility from that seat as the front 2 seaters (while not on logged operating duty!).
J
Prices incl VAT UP
Fear Factor UP
Ticket prices UP
Customs restrictions on Crew UP
Panic FCI distribution UP (incl v2)
Briefs and cockpit chatter UP
Sackings UP
Hours Flown UP
Command age UP
Moral DOWN
Pay DOWN
Accommodation options DOWN
Decent Hotel locations DOWN
The list goes on and the scales are looking extremely low on one side.
Add to this that when not in the operating seats, your whole career is at risk while you sit on the jumpseat, unless you wakeUP and have as much responsibility from that seat as the front 2 seaters (while not on logged operating duty!).
J
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As they seem to be desperately scraping the bottom of the barrel for revenue, things must be getting really bad: No free parking for motorbikes anymore
Nb. As a result, it's highly likely that take-away orders, etc, will take longer to deliver and become expensive.
Nb. As a result, it's highly likely that take-away orders, etc, will take longer to deliver and become expensive.
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There really is no point staying here any longer. Expenses are through the roof. People are leaving being replaced with people with lower pay scales. I went to the shop recently looking for a rolling pin. It took 3 people to tell me that they had none. I went to check the aisle myself and what do I see? A full shelf of rolling pins!
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“Good news Thursday”
This smacks of some sycophant desperately trying to ingratiate himself to the perfumed princes higher up the food chain. He will have proudly pulled the infidels into line by banning duty free alcohol imports by crew and at the same time generating revenue to fill the rather deep pockets of the Dubai government. Perhaps to buy a few more Bugatti police cars.
Like most things UAE there is no clear stipulated policy about what a crew member is allowed to bring in. As mentioned above there is only a vague reference in the passenger duty free allowance guide. What we have been dished out in the usual Thursday “good news” letter is some Costa hero’s interpretation of the customs directive. Just like most policies here it sows more confusion than certainty.
Having said that it t is very unlikely that our Late’ lapping leaders will do anything about clarifying the situation as it does not affect them in any way. They will just standby and say we told you so when some vague rule is randomly imposed by a customs official having a bad day. Does anyone know what the cabin crew have been told? Their communication channels are often a lot clearer.
Like most things UAE there is no clear stipulated policy about what a crew member is allowed to bring in. As mentioned above there is only a vague reference in the passenger duty free allowance guide. What we have been dished out in the usual Thursday “good news” letter is some Costa hero’s interpretation of the customs directive. Just like most policies here it sows more confusion than certainty.
Having said that it t is very unlikely that our Late’ lapping leaders will do anything about clarifying the situation as it does not affect them in any way. They will just standby and say we told you so when some vague rule is randomly imposed by a customs official having a bad day. Does anyone know what the cabin crew have been told? Their communication channels are often a lot clearer.
