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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th May 2020, 20:46
Replies: 58
Views: 47,836
Posted By Craic Ore

I think most of us knew it was a huge risk and...

I think most of us knew it was a huge risk and probable eventuality. We chose instead to ignore some of that reality and make the best of the situation. It’s still was (is?) the best commuting...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th May 2020, 16:19
Replies: 58
Views: 47,836
Posted By Craic Ore

I think most of us knew it was a huge risk and...

I think most of us knew it was a huge risk and probable eventuality. We chose instead to ignore some of that reality and make the best of the situation. It’s still was (is?) the best commuting...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th May 2020, 04:54
Replies: 58
Views: 47,836
Posted By Craic Ore

It’s not racist if it’s the truth. The pig...

It’s not racist if it’s the truth. The pig comment was ott and I don’t condone it. But naming flus, pandemics, etc., has a long history of naming by region..........

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8
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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jan 2018, 20:28
Replies: 18
Views: 15,984
Posted By Craic Ore

Capts have access to ZEDs/IDs on many airlines,...

Capts have access to ZEDs/IDs on many airlines, most within the ZED system. FOs have none or are restricted.

They are ordered through a paper or emailed request, then 3 days later you take it to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Oct 2016, 05:10
Replies: 2
Views: 4,881
Posted By Craic Ore

An old friend did it for a contract. Just flew up...

An old friend did it for a contract. Just flew up to Heathrow and went across from there. Probably on confirmed tickets, I don't remember. Lots of guys commute onward in Europe, thru LHR, FRA, MAD,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Apr 2014, 16:29
Replies: 6
Views: 3,115
Posted By Craic Ore

Peach not doing (or paying?) so peachie?

Pilot shortage? Say it isn't so?! With how we're compensated and treated these days, there must be thousands upon thousand of young boys and girls just tickled pink to pay $100,000 to make a pittance...
Forum: Canada
29th Apr 2014, 11:21
Replies: 21
Views: 8,426
Posted By Craic Ore

AC is heading down the wrong path

I was sent this article to comment on. At first I thought it must be a typo. But I went to AC's website and sure enough, it was true. 458 seats in the new 300ERs. OMG, do you all know how cramped its...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Feb 2012, 14:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By Craic Ore

.......and KAL wouldn't really work out either,...

.......and KAL wouldn't really work out either, mainly because you'll be an F/O 'til you leave. I personally wouldn't consider it unless career progression is a non-issue for you. Even then, 2-3...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Feb 2012, 15:52
Replies: 434
Views: 248,539
Posted By Craic Ore

Noodleair, PM me if you want to know more,...

Noodleair,

PM me if you want to know more, been here a little bit now and can prob help you.

CO
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jan 2012, 02:58
Replies: 20
Views: 7,726
Posted By Craic Ore

Stories can be that bad, better or worse. Depends...

Stories can be that bad, better or worse. Depends on you and your attitude and some luck of the draw.

What fleet are you looking at?

Yes, it's commuting, but remember, you will NEVER get a shot...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Jan 2012, 20:03
Replies: 24
Views: 4,378
Posted By Craic Ore

Someone in China upping the ante

Got this today from an agency that I've had contact with:

"Dear Xxxx

I just wanted to update you that we are currently recruiting for A330 and B777 captains for a leading Chinese carrier that...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jan 2012, 19:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,662
Posted By Craic Ore

Mini - I agree, that patch job of a fixed laptop...

Mini - I agree, that patch job of a fixed laptop thing is a joke. What's next, no coat closet space to use?

saywhat - I think buying one doesn't get to the point. Why install a $50-100k system...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Jan 2012, 19:49
Replies: 20
Views: 7,726
Posted By Craic Ore

Why don't you contact some of the other agencies....

Why don't you contact some of the other agencies. I hear mixed reviews about Rishworth anyway. CCL and others are available, about 5 or 6 agencies in total.

Good luck.
CO
Forum: Middle East
25th Oct 2011, 15:54
Replies: 58
Views: 28,786
Posted By Craic Ore

QCM, As above, it's 1. Air China from the...

QCM,

As above, it's 1. Air China from the mainland and 2. We're talking about Canadian taxation, not American. Seeing as this is a middle east forum with lots of expats that would like to head...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Oct 2011, 06:34
Replies: 58
Views: 28,786
Posted By Craic Ore

Jinglied, I can't argue with what you...

Jinglied,

I can't argue with what you posted, right from the horses mouth. I think the problem comes in when you have your family residing in Canada. If they are residents, so to are you. With...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2011, 00:13
Replies: 58
Views: 28,786
Posted By Craic Ore

Breaker, I'm pretty sure it's not "tax free"...

Breaker,

I'm pretty sure it's not "tax free" for the chinese company, that gig doesn't exist anymore. What actually exists is you are free from double taxation and the chinese give you a tax...
Forum: Middle East
13th Dec 2010, 15:14
Replies: 1
Views: 2,182
Posted By Craic Ore

At first I thought that was a little harsh, but...

At first I thought that was a little harsh, but then I thought, nope, he's just echoing the sentiment of 99% of the pilots here.

I've got nothing against DECs etc, but BM (and i'm not talking...
Forum: Middle East
13th Dec 2010, 15:01
Replies: 33
Views: 8,595
Posted By Craic Ore

Iver, Do you work here? I would have to...

Iver,

Do you work here? I would have to respectfully disagree with a lot in your post. I've seen both fleets and for now, the 777 is the place to be. Please let me explain.

Yes, the 330 does...
Forum: Middle East
13th Dec 2010, 14:35
Replies: 41
Views: 16,005
Posted By Craic Ore

Banana, Do you really think some skippers...

Banana,

Do you really think some skippers here would dread or fear resigning? I mean, honestly, you really think that's the case?

I'd guess they're good guys who just had enough and wanted to...
Forum: Middle East
30th Nov 2010, 05:00
Replies: 20
Views: 5,503
Posted By Craic Ore

All this talk still assumes Dubai Inc. still owns...

All this talk still assumes Dubai Inc. still owns 100% of EK. Are our memories too short for the $20bil US or so that our gracious neighbours down the street coughed up to help out our bosses? Could...
Forum: Canada
30th Nov 2010, 04:47
Replies: 466
Views: 102,367
Posted By Craic Ore

Wow, this is just dragging on and on. Guys,...

Wow, this is just dragging on and on.

Guys, I can see both sides of the arguement. I'm with EK and would love more access to home. But I think the way the UAE govt handled this is childish and...
Forum: Middle East
16th Oct 2010, 09:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,191
Posted By Craic Ore

You are in company accommodate for a reason...

You are in company accommodate for a reason remember. To make things easy and wash your hands of all of this. Refer it all back to EK accommodation department. Pretty simple really.
Forum: Middle East
12th May 2010, 18:09
Replies: 120
Views: 37,094
Posted By Craic Ore

Well said Don. Waste of bandwidth relpying to...

Well said Don. Waste of bandwidth relpying to this guy. I'll slag the company about the unjust crap, but will not lie to try and preach my case further. I'll leave that to our (un)esteemed...
Forum: Middle East
12th May 2010, 10:00
Replies: 120
Views: 37,094
Posted By Craic Ore

Getzo, People always get this wrong. It's...

Getzo,

People always get this wrong. It's your monthly salary x 12 months / 52 weeks. Basic only.

But trust me, I still think it's disgraceful and sucks.

CO
Forum: Canada
7th Apr 2010, 05:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,957
Posted By Craic Ore

CD, Believe me, I have no illusions of how...

CD,

Believe me, I have no illusions of how the world works and the general decay of society globally in the past few decades. That's why I'm still here - much of the "is the grass indeed...
Forum: Canada
6th Apr 2010, 08:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,957
Posted By Craic Ore

Clunck, I know you pretty much get it from...

Clunck,

I know you pretty much get it from your last post, but I'll comment anyway.

I'd have to say times have changed in this part of the world since your time here. Talk to those from the...
Forum: Middle East
4th Apr 2010, 10:43
Replies: 24
Views: 6,559
Posted By Craic Ore

I'm kinda with Salty on this one. I'm thinking - ...

I'm kinda with Salty on this one. I'm thinking -

6% and 2 weeks would be neutral, not happy but better than the way I expect to be treated.

10%+ and 4 weeks+ I'd be quite happy and shut my...
Forum: Middle East
30th Mar 2010, 17:13
Replies: 15
Views: 4,568
Posted By Craic Ore

I don't really care to waste my time on this...

I don't really care to waste my time on this fight as i think you get the most of it. Hey, if you want in on their gig, apply, there's sure to be more help required down the road, especially with 500...
Forum: Middle East
29th Mar 2010, 18:09
Replies: 15
Views: 4,568
Posted By Craic Ore

And one more thing - No annual leave choice...

And one more thing - No annual leave choice outside the standard bid - I can guarantee that!
Forum: Middle East
29th Mar 2010, 18:07
Replies: 15
Views: 4,568
Posted By Craic Ore

Mensa, I HUGELY think you're barking up the...

Mensa,

I HUGELY think you're barking up the wrong tree here. For starters, have you looked at the fleet they're on? I know one is 77, so that would be a reason for a decent sched most months....
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2010, 05:50
Replies: 37
Views: 7,635
Posted By Craic Ore

Bidalot I get the whole 'local' thing....you...

Bidalot
I get the whole 'local' thing....you don't have to explain with a bunch of :mad: In this case it was the woman's child who saw it in a restaurant at 2am!!!! Like I cannot believe the...
Forum: Middle East
16th Mar 2010, 14:59
Replies: 37
Views: 7,635
Posted By Craic Ore

Perhaps Bidalot you should remain under your...

Perhaps Bidalot you should remain under your camel as that is where your intellect belongs.
Forum: Middle East
27th Feb 2010, 08:51
Replies: 13
Views: 4,218
Posted By Craic Ore

The Infamous Weekly Update

I'm sure there are lots more y'all can find, but another doozie in my opinion.

"Crew, Emirates Staff, Pilots" are reporting that some aren't changing back into their shirt on double break ULRs....
Forum: Middle East
25th Feb 2010, 04:45
Replies: 62
Views: 17,119
Posted By Craic Ore

High Speed

Halas,

The 345 did this 3 man for a summer a few years back and i'm pretty sure there was never high speed at the planning stage. The real problem was departing past the 8,11, 14 minutes or...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Feb 2010, 04:59
Replies: 18
Views: 4,323
Posted By Craic Ore

Jack, I can see your side of things, better...

Jack,

I can see your side of things, better to make the best of it; but to be honest, what percentage of pilots are truely happy here? Just keep asking and chatting with your fellow pilots at...
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