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Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2023, 18:56
Replies: 170
Views: 98,845
Posted By Desertweasel

More like 20-30 minutes...an hour at the most if...

More like 20-30 minutes...an hour at the most if you have no previous experience, are you at your best afterwards,? No of course not, but coke that gets you high for many hours is an impossible boast...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2020, 08:18
Replies: 27
Views: 21,684
Posted By Desertweasel

And SIA...

And SIA https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/media-centre/news-alert/?id=iz3bp6o4
I would expect this across the board to be frank
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2020, 16:09
Replies: 1
Views: 2,152
Posted By Desertweasel

Grade 10 lost F travel 10 years ago

Grade 10 lost F travel 10 years ago
Forum: Middle East
27th Nov 2019, 09:51
Replies: 2
Views: 3,829
Posted By Desertweasel

Yes for 16 years, from being junior account...

Yes for 16 years, from being junior account manager in London to working for Local/Lebanese run ad agencies (one was pretty grim but some are ok) and later for expat owned ad agency in Media City,...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2017, 06:20
Replies: 108
Views: 58,567
Posted By Desertweasel

Does this feel like the opening salvo of a war on...

Does this feel like the opening salvo of a war on the ME3 and THY conveniently disguised as a security brief that can't be discussed, and since it only applies to foreign carriers, won't have to be?
Forum: Middle East
30th Jan 2017, 11:53
Replies: 4
Views: 4,502
Posted By Desertweasel

that is correct, the only stipulation is that you...

that is correct, the only stipulation is that you must book by email and stating how you are going to pay the tax. Hillariously they do suggest sending your credit card number and cvc to them as an...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2017, 10:42
Replies: 21
Views: 17,773
Posted By Desertweasel

can only speak for 15 and within 10 of 60, which...

can only speak for 15 and within 10 of 60, which equates to 2 firms and 2 standbys at your old F/J or Y/J benefit though you do pay the tax on these.
After reaching 60 your OAL benefits kick in...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Dec 2016, 12:23
Replies: 870
Views: 884,314
Posted By Desertweasel

So you can use accumulated srcs for up to a year...

So you can use accumulated srcs for up to a year after leaving minus at least 2 weeks processing time, those tickets are then valid for a year from the ticketing date. Can't be done through trips...
Forum: Middle East
15th Nov 2016, 15:40
Replies: 81
Views: 61,153
Posted By Desertweasel

this and pretty much this alone is the problem....

this and pretty much this alone is the problem. Sure lots of external factors but an organisation of over 100k people can't change direction even if it wanted to, there are just too many vested...
Forum: Middle East
4th Aug 2016, 16:33
Replies: 408
Views: 512,445
Posted By Desertweasel

Wondered when this would happen, take care UAE...

Wondered when this would happen, take care UAE government warns people against sharing plane crash pics - What's On Dubai (http://whatson.ae/dubai/2016/08/uae-residents-warned-posting/)
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2016, 08:53
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,136,391
Posted By Desertweasel

This is SOP

This is SOP
Forum: Middle East
4th Aug 2016, 08:13
Replies: 17
Views: 8,010
Posted By Desertweasel

totally agree, well done all, amazing work

totally agree, well done all, amazing work
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2016, 12:04
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,136,391
Posted By Desertweasel

in the UAE every picture here could e considered...

in the UAE every picture here could e considered illegal since they tarnish the reputation of EK. There may be some censorship or self censorship going on
Forum: Middle East
26th Apr 2016, 21:35
Replies: 870
Views: 884,314
Posted By Desertweasel

I have kept a DXB account open and even had a...

I have kept a DXB account open and even had a credit card for the first 4 months, HSBC wanted my credit card cancelled but were fine with leaving the account open. The EK Citi card was never linked...
Forum: Middle East
27th Aug 2015, 09:25
Replies: 870
Views: 884,314
Posted By Desertweasel

We are currently going through this and HSBC say...

We are currently going through this and HSBC say they are fine to keep an account open to receive rent and in our case pay service fees.
We wanted to sell but the current crash in house prices...
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2015, 09:16
Replies: 21
Views: 17,708
Posted By Desertweasel

VW reckoned substandard fuel killed 1.4 golf that...

VW reckoned substandard fuel killed 1.4 golf that my Mrs has, needed new engine at 4 years old, is actually a highly tuned motor despite being a shopping trolley so don't think is limited to high...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Aug 2015, 06:09
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,031,114
Posted By Desertweasel

Having been there and watched the Abingdon crash...

Having been there and watched the Abingdon crash from a very close distance I can't help but see some similarities in the footage that is all over the news this morning.
The difference was that with...
Forum: Middle East
11th Aug 2015, 03:56
Replies: 870
Views: 884,314
Posted By Desertweasel

So informed by the great and good in HR that they...

So informed by the great and good in HR that they only require a certificate from current bank, they are aware of the Lloyds situation, they cannot tell me however what the outstanding letters...
Forum: Middle East
6th Aug 2015, 05:40
Replies: 870
Views: 884,314
Posted By Desertweasel

thanks Guys, I will let you know how I get on

thanks Guys, I will let you know how I get on
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2015, 10:12
Replies: 870
Views: 884,314
Posted By Desertweasel

So it's done, after 16 years it's time to go. ...

So it's done, after 16 years it's time to go.

On the statement there are 3 loans from 00, 03 and 06 trouble is the bank I had then, Lloyds has long gone and while HSBC "took over" they seem to...
Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2015, 08:30
Replies: 870
Views: 884,314
Posted By Desertweasel

My definition of done is 54, with 15 years at EK...

My definition of done is 54, with 15 years at EK coming up, staying for the flights and hoping the next set of changes don't rip them away.
Previous family indiscretions mean earning days are...
Forum: Middle East
12th Jan 2015, 11:04
Replies: 26
Views: 13,223
Posted By Desertweasel

Thanks, I had never heard of the 6 month rule and...

Thanks, I had never heard of the 6 month rule and have been blithely driving away using my licence that says it expires in 16 years time.
This could be a serious arse to be honest being as we are...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jan 2015, 06:28
Replies: 26
Views: 13,223
Posted By Desertweasel

I don't know about moving it, I for one am...

I don't know about moving it, I for one am interested in this.

So are the old paper licenses no longer valid, is it compulsory to get a plastic one now or do I only have to change it because the...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Oct 2014, 05:48
Replies: 39
Views: 18,029
Posted By Desertweasel

Family assist is possibly what we're talking...

Family assist is possibly what we're talking about here. They are good and impartial in a non judgmental way.
Forum: Middle East
22nd Sep 2014, 03:48
Replies: 9
Views: 3,535
Posted By Desertweasel

Don't see it happening, speculation was the Burj...

Don't see it happening, speculation was the Burj (Al Arab) was going to be a casino and certainly the bar on the cross piece had casino carpeting when it opened, including blackjack and roulette...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2014, 03:27
Replies: 96
Views: 29,144
Posted By Desertweasel

yup an old mortgage to a technically bankrupt ex...

yup an old mortgage to a technically bankrupt ex government organisation. with of course a large penalty to get out.
God alone knows what I was thinking, though in my defence it was cheap at the...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jun 2014, 10:55
Replies: 96
Views: 29,144
Posted By Desertweasel

Not sure of your interest rate calculations there...

Not sure of your interest rate calculations there old chap, after the very short intro/promotion period most of us here are paying well over 6% and some over 7
Forum: Middle East
20th Jan 2014, 07:54
Replies: 134
Views: 46,116
Posted By Desertweasel

this is the big thing, don't mind paying for firm...

this is the big thing, don't mind paying for firm tickets as we are always on fixed schedules but now the only firms being made available are the so called "specials"
Not good :sad:
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jan 2012, 10:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,172
Posted By Desertweasel

the US is one of the places where it is cheaper...

the US is one of the places where it is cheaper to import cars from, there are many cars brought here all the time both newish ones and classics.
Personally I would get a freight forwarder to handle...
Forum: Middle East
7th Dec 2011, 15:56
Replies: 29
Views: 6,932
Posted By Desertweasel

Bizarrely it is actually illegal to run your own...

Bizarrely it is actually illegal to run your own solar power here, there is a monopoly on power generation and that is DEWA.
If that could change I could see a great future for gardens full of...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2011, 15:24
Replies: 7
Views: 4,826
Posted By Desertweasel

http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2011/11/iphon...

http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2011/11/iphone_4_self_combustion.jpg
this is the image being shown around this from iPhone 4 Experiences 'Self Combustion' Aboard Just-Landed Aircraft -...
Forum: Middle East
5th Sep 2011, 11:23
Replies: 16
Views: 18,407
Posted By Desertweasel

in theory if the car has been used on Dubai roads...

in theory if the car has been used on Dubai roads then there should be no tax if going to another GCC country, if it is shipped from Jebel Ali or any of the port free zones direct then that does not...
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2011, 06:10
Replies: 14
Views: 4,019
Posted By Desertweasel

Have heard this on pretty good authority as well,...

Have heard this on pretty good authority as well, extraordinary payment to DCA to finish the airport, naturally this comes out before PS is calculated
Forum: Middle East
4th Jan 2011, 08:25
Replies: 48
Views: 9,047
Posted By Desertweasel

loads though not as many as some airlines...

loads though not as many as some airlines generally Y for FO


no unmarried partners or friends

generally paper for other airlines though zed can be bought online, all other tickets are...
Forum: Middle East
25th May 2010, 18:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,651
Posted By Desertweasel

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha cough cough ...

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha cough cough hahahah
sorry what was the question again?
oh basings
hahahahahahahahaha etc repeat ad infinitum
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