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Forum: Middle East
12th Nov 2021, 13:00
Replies: 156
Views: 100,934
Posted By Dirigible

Unless it has changed in past 3 years this is not...

Unless it has changed in past 3 years this is not so (I commuted for 12 of my 15 years) - the company did not check as long as I arrived for duty..

All the rest from MC I am in agreement with....
Forum: Middle East
13th May 2020, 12:52
Replies: 63
Views: 42,696
Posted By Dirigible

Just announced on Emirates web portal :...

Just announced on Emirates web portal : ‘Emirates has announced its plan to operate scheduled flight services from 21 May to nine destinations: London Heathrow Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid,...
Forum: Middle East
9th May 2020, 10:27
Replies: 16
Views: 12,466
Posted By Dirigible

I posted this on a separate forum. Although I...

I posted this on a separate forum. Although I have nothing to do with EK, I have a few close colleagues who privately have expressed great concern for their future & that of the airline.

“Curious...
Forum: Tech Log
5th May 2020, 13:06
Replies: 21
Views: 8,241
Posted By Dirigible

PBC, or prescriptive based compliance is...

PBC, or prescriptive based compliance is allowable for contingency fuel planning if the Operator can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Regulatory Authority that fuel is allocated as described in...
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2020, 05:05
Replies: 63
Views: 42,696
Posted By Dirigible

As per Emirates website, initial flights to...

As per Emirates website, initial flights to commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich and Brussels
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2020, 07:06
Replies: 17
Views: 12,152
Posted By Dirigible

Shocking news. RIP

Shocking news. RIP
Forum: Middle East
9th Mar 2020, 04:23
Replies: 66
Views: 54,357
Posted By Dirigible

Idiotic post, Outlaw. Keep the moral high...

Idiotic post, Outlaw.

Keep the moral high ground, any false claims of rape etc in western countries and you could be liable for perjury, perverting the course of justice or the lesser charge of...
Forum: Middle East
24th Dec 2019, 13:21
Replies: 11
Views: 6,145
Posted By Dirigible

His legacy will continue for years as the Airline...

His legacy will continue for years as the Airline tries to deal with his reckless commitment to the A380 program. His 2 groomed successors have resigned and an unpopular muppet remains just below him...
Forum: Middle East
11th Sep 2018, 07:12
Replies: 123
Views: 98,155
Posted By Dirigible

Aviation Daily quoting STC The temporary...

Aviation Daily quoting STC

The temporary pilot shortage was “internally driven” and is largely overcome, he said. “We tried to be oversmart about what we needed when.” Part of the issue is...
Forum: Middle East
15th Aug 2018, 11:43
Replies: 31
Views: 21,829
Posted By Dirigible

Extremely happy as working my notice period. (EK)...

Extremely happy as working my notice period. (EK) Each day the crew portal counts down the remaining days, much like a nativity calendar. Without exception colleagues have congratulated me &...
Forum: Middle East
11th May 2018, 12:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,747
Posted By Dirigible

A bad day to ask. All extremely pissed of with...

A bad day to ask. All extremely pissed of with the insult delivered yesterday. Greed pervades here, but its quite simple, you can't have an airline with your aircraft collecting dust (literally) on...
Forum: Middle East
11th May 2018, 00:49
Replies: 14
Views: 8,437
Posted By Dirigible

In other Gulf Countries I have worked my salary...

In other Gulf Countries I have worked my salary has always been based on the Hijiri Calendar, and I was paid accordingly.This generally worked out to an extra pay cheque per annum. I see this...
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2018, 15:07
Replies: 134
Views: 80,449
Posted By Dirigible

This quote beneath the video got my attention: ...

This quote beneath the video got my attention:

"Emirates faces a pilot strike,rising oil, geopolitical instability all around its home hub..".
Forum: Middle East
4th May 2018, 04:05
Replies: 134
Views: 80,449
Posted By Dirigible

What’s this got to do with storing a/c at DEC?...

What’s this got to do with storing a/c at DEC? There are a lot of other threads for EK guys to air their grievances, but let’s keep this one one topic.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Oct 2017, 03:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,832
Posted By Dirigible

As no doubt you are aware both airports are...

As no doubt you are aware both airports are operated by the Kurdistan Regional Government & have been closed since late September due to the independence referendum results. Refraining from any...
Forum: Middle East
31st Oct 2016, 20:47
Replies: 36
Views: 20,395
Posted By Dirigible

Emirates Airline half year financial results

Last year Nov 5th, 2015 Emirates reported record half year financial profits, up 65% from the previous year, 3.1 bn Dirham. This year by all accounts has been more challenging. What are we to expect...
Forum: Middle East
16th Jun 2016, 06:47
Replies: 67
Views: 47,255
Posted By Dirigible

Thumbs down Apparently the whole trial an unmitigated...

Apparently the whole trial an unmitigated disaster.
Forum: Middle East
24th Mar 2016, 12:59
Replies: 116
Views: 79,357
Posted By Dirigible

I never was very good at mathematics, so please...

I never was very good at mathematics, so please explain to a simpleton how recruiting 50 pilots a month, with a current attrition rate at 40 and with 3 new aircraft delivered per month is going to...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2015, 07:45
Replies: 30
Views: 19,027
Posted By Dirigible

sluggums, so eloquently put, was so looking...

sluggums, so eloquently put, was so looking forward to seeing the back of him. Pure greed.
Forum: Middle East
6th Oct 2015, 11:53
Replies: 37
Views: 16,213
Posted By Dirigible

Let's give credit where it is due, I thought it...

Let's give credit where it is due, I thought it is a good advert & quite apt in the face of current US carrier relations. Plug the superior product if you have it. I do agree that the Gilbert World...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jun 2015, 03:17
Replies: 28
Views: 9,951
Posted By Dirigible

I really don't know what the fuss is all about. ...

I really don't know what the fuss is all about. I regularly leave base on days off, and always complete the off base notification. I use it to my benefit as they don't call me when away (several...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jun 2015, 04:11
Replies: 43
Views: 23,577
Posted By Dirigible

Seriously assessing my early retirement plans...

Seriously assessing my early retirement plans after this shocking news. Younger than I am.

Never had the privilege to fly with Jim but had a few shared ground school duties over the years. ...
Forum: Middle East
21st Feb 2015, 10:40
Replies: 36
Views: 19,328
Posted By Dirigible

It was pretty awful getting a car this morning. ...

It was pretty awful getting a car this morning. Also sceptical of this story (especially as no improvement). Same co-ordinator outside being dismissive of pilots who had been patiently waiting...
Forum: Middle East
31st Jan 2015, 02:13
Replies: 87
Views: 113,753
Posted By Dirigible

Would you care to elaborate Desdi?

Would you care to elaborate Desdi?
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2015, 11:32
Replies: 9
Views: 5,888
Posted By Dirigible

Just to clarify If something is "b...x" it...

Just to clarify

If something is "b...x" it is really not good. If it's the "dogs b...x" then it is really very good indeed.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Dec 2014, 07:26
Replies: 6
Views: 3,462
Posted By Dirigible

Incident: Korean A388 at Tokyo on Jul 21st 2011,...

Incident: Korean A388 at Tokyo on Jul 21st 2011, engine pod strike (http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4400bee5&opt=0)
Forum: Middle East
21st Aug 2014, 02:30
Replies: 14
Views: 7,010
Posted By Dirigible

Ever since the CAA relieved me of a large amount...

Ever since the CAA relieved me of a large amount of cash for my medical some 30 years ago as a student pilot, I am always amazed at just how much one has to pay to them for every step in their crazy...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jul 2014, 09:15
Replies: 50
Views: 19,991
Posted By Dirigible

I did read the full article, so get off your high...

I did read the full article, so get off your high horse. The Malaysian plane was flying above the restricted airspace too. Missiles have been shown to penetrate up to 50,000 '. What about...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jul 2014, 07:35
Replies: 50
Views: 19,991
Posted By Dirigible

umm Tell that to the Malaysians. If they had...

umm Tell that to the Malaysians. If they had followed the US initiative this tragedy would have been avoided. If the US carriers are in any doubt as to safety, then we should be just as anxious. ...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jul 2014, 06:58
Replies: 50
Views: 19,991
Posted By Dirigible

Why are EK/EY/QR still flying over Iraq,...

Why are EK/EY/QR still flying over Iraq, prohibited by the FAA?

Map: The FAA Tells Airlines to Avoid Flying Over These Countries | New Republic...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2014, 20:00
Replies: 50
Views: 19,991
Posted By Dirigible

On the return from US (on an EK flight) a couple...

On the return from US (on an EK flight) a couple of weeks ago, I came back from my rest to notice our track was right over the eastern part of Ukraine. I stated that as far as I knew this was a war...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jul 2014, 02:26
Replies: 44
Views: 16,719
Posted By Dirigible

Stay where you are. Larger equipment is...

Stay where you are. Larger equipment is overrated. SFO vs Dubai is a no brainer. (ex-bizjet pilot looking to return):)
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jun 2014, 10:41
Replies: 19
Views: 5,898
Posted By Dirigible

K9, I believe BeCarefuls comment was tongue in...

K9, I believe BeCarefuls comment was tongue in cheek, have you never heard of irony?
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2014, 13:57
Replies: 11
Views: 4,775
Posted By Dirigible

The point of leaving EK would be to leave this...

The point of leaving EK would be to leave this cesspit, sorry sandpit, so why on earth would one want to be based here with another carrier, even if it were possible.
Forum: Middle East
26th Feb 2014, 04:43
Replies: 56
Views: 21,085
Posted By Dirigible

If you want to take advice from these forums,...

If you want to take advice from these forums, just use the search function. This subject has been done to death :ugh:
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