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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jun 2008, 13:13
Replies: 16
Views: 1,853
Posted By Monkeytoo

Traymat - there is a 'transit' hotel within the...

Traymat - there is a 'transit' hotel within the Dubai Airport building. It is comfortable but can get booked up so it would pay to pre-book it if at all possible.............sorry I don't have the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jun 2008, 13:09
Replies: 16
Views: 1,853
Posted By Monkeytoo

I was also one of Emirates most loyal customers...

I was also one of Emirates most loyal customers up until about 18months ago when I decieded that enough was enough! I had a 'run' of bad service and seat problems which left me (at the end of the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th May 2008, 12:11
Replies: 18
Views: 1,687
Posted By Monkeytoo

We flew into New York (admittedly about 3 years...

We flew into New York (admittedly about 3 years ago)- from the Middle East - and it was one of the most painless immigration processes we have been through............it took about 20 minutes - so it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th May 2008, 11:55
Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
Posted By Monkeytoo

Rush2112................you are absolutely right...

Rush2112................you are absolutely right - if the husband/s are caught out in a lie over a relatively unimportant thing like class of travel their partners are going to be immediately...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2008, 21:12
Replies: 10
Views: 2,061
Posted By Monkeytoo

NZScion, if you ring Skywards you might have...

NZScion, if you ring Skywards you might have better luck - I have used Skywards points lots of times but I always phone them rather than using the internet.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2008, 21:07
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By Monkeytoo

Hi traymat I would suggest that you fly to Dubai...

Hi traymat I would suggest that you fly to Dubai and then take Emirates to Sanaa
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Mar 2008, 17:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,486
Posted By Monkeytoo

I was also having the same feelings - after...

I was also having the same feelings - after having flown hundreds of thousands of miles in a reasonably short time frame I was under the impression that 'statistically' something must be due to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Mar 2008, 17:31
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By Monkeytoo

I know Emirates flies the 340-500 with 'suite'...

I know Emirates flies the 340-500 with 'suite' seats from Dubai direct to Australia then onto NZ - don't know where else they go but I imagine that any Emirates 340-500 flight with a first class will...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Mar 2008, 17:19
Replies: 18
Views: 1,446
Posted By Monkeytoo

The three choices I would go for are either...

The three choices I would go for are either Singapore, Cathay or Etihad..............................just take the cheapest one of these three. As someone said Etihad Business can be a bit of lottery...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jan 2008, 18:23
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By Monkeytoo

I am also not a great EK fan anymore :*. Despite...

I am also not a great EK fan anymore :*. Despite being a Gold card holder for a number of years never had a free upgrade from them at any stage of the flight. I have however used points to upgrade...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2008, 18:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By Monkeytoo

I don't know whether it is worth mentioning but I...

I don't know whether it is worth mentioning but I have been finding that I can get better deals on flights with Etihad and Emirates through Travel Agents rather than on their websites - which seems...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2008, 18:56
Replies: 16
Views: 1,612
Posted By Monkeytoo

If you are transiting through Australia onto NZ I...

If you are transiting through Australia onto NZ I have always found the security people much worse in Melbourne than in Sydney or Brisbane so avoid Melbourne if you can.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2008, 18:50
Replies: 49
Views: 9,405
Posted By Monkeytoo

Not actually on board but the boarding process. ...

Not actually on board but the boarding process.
Flying out of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) about 5 years ago. Jeddah airport - even at the best of times is a zoo with people everywhere and no seperate...
Forum: Middle East
10th Jan 2008, 19:54
Replies: 22
Views: 4,260
Posted By Monkeytoo

Flown in this region with Singapore Air, Cathay,...

Flown in this region with Singapore Air, Cathay, Etihad, Emirates and Jazeera.
My list from good to bad Cabin crew would be Cathay, Singapore, Jazeera, Etihad and lastly Emirates!!! - I have come...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Nov 2007, 14:36
Replies: 79
Views: 10,848
Posted By Monkeytoo

Thousands of miles but I still pull out the...

Thousands of miles but I still pull out the briefing card and listen to the brief...................I live in fear that the CC might tell me off for not paying attention :uhoh:
Always lock the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Oct 2007, 15:35
Replies: 85
Views: 15,581
Posted By Monkeytoo

In Business Class..............Etihad :D - best...

In Business Class..............Etihad :D - best business class seats I have ever had. Then Singapore Air and Cathay Pacific about level pegging - will NEVER get on another Emirates flight again -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Oct 2007, 07:03
Replies: 31
Views: 4,236
Posted By Monkeytoo

Mr Joshua, I know my frequently flown routes are...

Mr Joshua, I know my frequently flown routes are different than where you want to go but in my experience you seem to get more turbulance on short flights than you do on long haul ones - probably...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Oct 2007, 06:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By Monkeytoo

That is good te hear flygulfair :D

That is good te hear flygulfair :D
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Oct 2007, 19:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By Monkeytoo

I have just replied (about Emirates) on another...

I have just replied (about Emirates) on another thread - the only warning I would give about Gulf Air is that they are notorious for not making 'on time' departures - if you are flying with them all...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Oct 2007, 19:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By Monkeytoo

Thumbs down I also have had enough of Emirates :( Been a...

I also have had enough of Emirates :( Been a very frequent flyer on them for the past 5 years and the time has now come for us to sever our relationship with them and sort out another...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Sep 2007, 17:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,684
Posted By Monkeytoo

A comment about Etihad, for those interested. ...

A comment about Etihad, for those interested. We have been staunch supporters of Emirates but unfortunately their standards have been slipping big time :( so an airline change was in order!! We...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jun 2007, 08:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By Monkeytoo

Parabellum...........interesting to know - I was...

Parabellum...........interesting to know - I was a Krisflyer Gold member for two years - then I dropped SIA - I figured why should I spend my hard earned money on an airline that treated me like...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jun 2007, 07:57
Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
Posted By Monkeytoo

Have you considered Skywards (Emirates) - they...

Have you considered Skywards (Emirates) - they are not part of any alliance (except Sri Lanken) but I have NEVER had any trouble using points for upgrades or flights..............and they do come out...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jun 2007, 07:38
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Monkeytoo

The other thing that we do - (which helps us with...

The other thing that we do - (which helps us with the jet-lag) is to reset your watch to your arrival countries time as soon as the aircraft takes off...................and try and work on that time...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th May 2007, 05:55
Replies: 21
Views: 4,165
Posted By Monkeytoo

LOL F3G............no not 'weasel words' Emirates...

LOL F3G............no not 'weasel words' Emirates fly non-stop (340-500 Flt number EK 412) Dubai to Sydney - that, I think, is why the flight is more expensive............all the 777 flights stop in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th May 2007, 05:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,100
Posted By Monkeytoo

DesertM25...........we had the pleasure of flying...

DesertM25...........we had the pleasure of flying in one of those Saudia Haji flights from Jeddah to KL. Walked on and we were the only westeners onboard - we just couldn't get over the 'sea' of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th May 2007, 05:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,403
Posted By Monkeytoo

Choose the Emirates 340-500 everytime (and it is...

Choose the Emirates 340-500 everytime (and it is the the 340-500 that does the Dubai to Sydney route non-stop) over the 777 in business class (it will be more expensive though) the old seats in the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th May 2007, 05:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,024
Posted By Monkeytoo

I have also used those refillable bottles...

I have also used those refillable bottles Standardnoise........and have had no problems.:hmm:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th May 2007, 19:16
Replies: 21
Views: 4,165
Posted By Monkeytoo

If you are trying to book online with Emirates...

If you are trying to book online with Emirates and they don't give you the flight options that you want - you can 'force' the site to reveal these by using the 'Advanced Search' or Multicity (I think...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 10:21
Replies: 47
Views: 15,213
Posted By Monkeytoo

westie................Middle East!! The one...

westie................Middle East!!
The one that amused us the most was the Saudi Airlines Flight Attendant giving the safety briefing - running down the aisle (while still giving the briefing) to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 09:53
Replies: 47
Views: 15,213
Posted By Monkeytoo

westie...........obviously (from your post) it is...

westie...........obviously (from your post) it is acceptable for pax to buy a row of seats to accomodate a broken leg - this then is what the boy should have been made to do by the airline!! I have...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 09:33
Replies: 47
Views: 15,213
Posted By Monkeytoo

After reading the article (and the comments...

After reading the article (and the comments below) my question is the same as one of the comments - if indeed there were empty seats why didn't the person in the third seat along volunteer to move to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 09:16
Replies: 25
Views: 3,940
Posted By Monkeytoo

..................well that would mean that we...

..................well that would mean that we are our own worse enemys then :( - but I suppose it does come down to how much more expensive the tickets were!!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 09:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,940
Posted By Monkeytoo

Instead of trying to think up ways to cram yet...

Instead of trying to think up ways to cram yet more PAX into the available space why don't they take OUT a couple of rows of seats - give everyone a more comfortable space and divide the lost revenue...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 08:46
Replies: 16
Views: 1,497
Posted By Monkeytoo

Thanks BritishPPL for telling me why the liquid...

Thanks BritishPPL for telling me why the liquid containers had to be 100ml or less :D - I just saw it as 'them' being picky!! Perhaps more education, of passengers, is needed.
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