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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Oct 2012, 18:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,086
Posted By OrryFace

Dreamline pax

Flew it recently as a passenger and yes it was seriously delayed inbound due to tech trouble at previous station. Will not name and shame the airline but they were so embarassed they kept us waiting...
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2012, 22:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,973
Posted By OrryFace

checking employee seat availability

For firm seat availability the only source is always your own airline. Most of them will 'nest' employee firm travel at the very bottom of the fare class availability, below the lowest published fare...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2011, 21:19
Replies: 52
Views: 13,489
Posted By OrryFace

By land or air?

Some years back the Americans ran an impressive role playing exercise in Qatar asking a number of their citizens to join in the simulation of being airlifted by helicopter from the secure embassy...
Forum: Middle East
21st Sep 2010, 21:11
Replies: 97
Views: 80,783
Posted By OrryFace

Ticket home

Unless things have changed recently, then it is only back to from whence you came. I know someone who asked otherwise and was refused. :=
Forum: Middle East
14th Sep 2010, 21:17
Replies: 97
Views: 80,783
Posted By OrryFace

Check list

First of all, remember that the vast majority have no problems. It's just that urban myths and reality conspire to make everyone fear the worst. Yes, there are some horrorr stories, but if you play...
Forum: Middle East
31st Jul 2010, 18:47
Replies: 11
Views: 3,488
Posted By OrryFace

maybe they needed the money for something else?

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01687/harrods_1687630c.jpg

courtesy Daily Telegraph
Forum: Middle East
28th Jul 2010, 16:28
Replies: 11
Views: 3,488
Posted By OrryFace

Ah yes, the old trick - leave out the year...

Ah yes, the old trick - leave out the year !:bored:
Forum: Middle East
24th Jun 2010, 18:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,955
Posted By OrryFace

From a commercial perspective, and former...

From a commercial perspective, and former employee of one of the aforementioned, here is my take:

The three main players have all got an ace in the hole -

EK - strongest stable commercial...
Forum: Nordic Forum
13th Apr 2010, 17:20
Replies: 10
Views: 7,126
Posted By OrryFace

standby on SAS and others

...and while we are on the subject, if you need to check real-time standby availability on any airline other than you own, take a peek here.
(NB full version requires membership fee)

Line Break...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 14:42
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,566
Posted By OrryFace

Is it getting a bit stale, mate?

The simple truth is this:
Right now both sides have nothing to more to lose by staying as they are. And by continuing with the action they will each think they get a little bit stronger.
CC = look...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
26th Feb 2010, 11:45
Replies: 2,229
Views: 807,813
Posted By OrryFace

minimum age

Can't answer that one. But can advise that if you get the job you will be treated like a 5 year old. With 7 years experience I would look elsewhere unless you want to go back to...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2010, 22:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By OrryFace

confirmed interline

short answer - no
long answer - no, not really.

Remember in the world of 'id' and zed travel 'standby' =you are off until you are on. 'Confirmed'= you are on until you are off.
My strong advice...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Dec 2009, 11:10
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,117,982
Posted By OrryFace

I am one such 'volunteer', and no I urge nothing...

I am one such 'volunteer', and no I urge nothing of the sort. The future of my pension (and yours) is bound up in the health of our company. I want there to still be one in 30 years time when I plan...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2009, 11:06
Replies: 53
Views: 12,804
Posted By OrryFace

pensions...staff travel

For those of you still in employ, the pension may seem like a long way away, but it creeps round closer than you think. This is a more important issue for all of us than the short term issue of how...
Forum: Middle East
30th Nov 2009, 20:48
Replies: 218
Views: 72,132
Posted By OrryFace

Standard! Standard! Read awl abaht it!

London Evening Standard 30 Nov 2009:

In a statement which spooked investors, Abdulrahman al-Saleh, director general of Dubai's department of finance said: “Creditors need to take part of the...
Forum: Middle East
30th Nov 2009, 20:37
Replies: 17
Views: 7,415
Posted By OrryFace

Microscope

Did he have to go 'under the microscope' due to diminshed stature?
Forum: Middle East
30th Nov 2009, 20:34
Replies: 17
Views: 10,881
Posted By OrryFace

Hard copy

Nope, it was in the paper. A nice 'marmalade dropper' for Sunday morning!

Oh what a joy to be back in the land of (relatively) free press.
Forum: Middle East
30th Nov 2009, 20:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,561
Posted By OrryFace

Uncle sam wants YOU

Take proper advice, but here is my understanding:
There are only two countries in the world that pursue you wherever you live on the planet to file a tax return in your home country. Sadly, one is...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2009, 08:07
Replies: 26
Views: 4,469
Posted By OrryFace

WW, Helpful, but there is a problem with basing...

WW,
Helpful, but there is a problem with basing the device on GPS. If passenger is sitting in middle row there is unlikely to be any signal detection.
That's why I have concentrated on...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2009, 09:17
Replies: 26
Views: 4,469
Posted By OrryFace

Don't worry about the Porshce, this actual device...

Don't worry about the Porshce, this actual device will only be used when travelling:)
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2009, 08:03
Replies: 26
Views: 4,469
Posted By OrryFace

Ok, to be more clear, I am looking at a personal...

Ok, to be more clear, I am looking at a personal electronic device that would automatically switch itself into 'flightsafe mode' (for example switching off the GSM signal on a mobile phone) if the...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2009, 20:58
Replies: 26
Views: 4,469
Posted By OrryFace

Landing deceleration - help me with product design

Hi clever chaps,
No, I'm not a driver but I have had a long career in encouraging freight to self load (otherwise known as passenger marketing).

I need some help with understanding the physics...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jun 2009, 15:27
Replies: 33
Views: 8,534
Posted By OrryFace

Ah yes, but the great thing about 'pulling up the...

Ah yes, but the great thing about 'pulling up the drawbridge' is that you then can't get out to pay the moat cleaner :)

On a more serious note, if the whole thing goes belly up, then what...
Forum: Middle East
5th Oct 2008, 15:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,203
Posted By OrryFace

In respect of what you are asking, historically...

In respect of what you are asking, historically apart from the one isolated incident, now nearly 4 year ago, it is safer than any major city in the US or Europe. That goes for petty crime to major...
Forum: Middle East
21st Sep 2008, 10:53
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,700,001
Posted By OrryFace

Labor law

Qatari515,
Read the small print. Qatar Labor law does not apply to certain categories of organisation and when it suits them that means QR. So never rely on it as applying to you. It might do...but...
Forum: Middle East
20th Sep 2008, 14:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By OrryFace

Qr Az Lol

Pasta la vista, habibi!

Nope, can't see that one working out at all. AZ unions turned down this week's rescue investment deal because those being made redundant would only get 80% salary for 5...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Sep 2008, 20:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By OrryFace

Probably depends on the airline. At QR the full...

Probably depends on the airline. At QR the full housing allowance is paid in your paycheck and you do not need proof of any rent payment. However, depending on your circumstances don't expect to have...
Forum: Middle East
28th Aug 2008, 08:59
Replies: 114
Views: 14,231
Posted By OrryFace

Angry problem have i thinking not flying hairline whare...

problem have i thinking not flying hairline whare pilot canot spek Inglish. Whot if ATC understnd not him? Then plain mite maybee outa sky fall?
Forum: Middle East
27th Aug 2008, 20:16
Replies: 93
Views: 24,206
Posted By OrryFace

All the News thats fit to Print

Latest update here:
Gulf Times ? Qatar?s top-selling English daily newspaper - First Page...
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2008, 19:39
Replies: 114
Views: 14,231
Posted By OrryFace

Are you a 23 year old Chinese girl trying to...

Are you a 23 year old Chinese girl trying to escape your village to make a new life, regardless of being treated like a 5 year old? If yes, come on down. Otherwise, well you get the message......
Forum: Middle East
11th Jul 2008, 06:31
Replies: 114
Views: 14,231
Posted By OrryFace

..and for those poor office chaps detained in...

..and for those poor office chaps detained in the Tower:
1. 0700-1530 minimum work hours with no official breaks allowed
2. Except CC no access to canteen, only kitchen areas with no seats
3. No...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jun 2008, 19:51
Replies: 60
Views: 7,107
Posted By OrryFace

Forget Qatari labor law, my friend. It has never...

Forget Qatari labor law, my friend. It has never been proved to apply to QR. It does not apply to housemaids, laborers, security guards, agricultural workers...and 'quasi government departments'....
Forum: Middle East
25th May 2008, 21:45
Replies: 19
Views: 9,364
Posted By OrryFace

Check loads? off track

As a long time pprune lurker, why is it that all threads (like this one!) go so quickly off track ?
ie - it goes like this:

a) reasonable question
b) possibly reasonable reply
c) moan about...
Forum: Middle East
8th May 2008, 18:41
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By OrryFace

Qat

ho ho, I laughed til I stopped. And just like 'TED' from United they could call it 'QAT' (pronounced Khat (Catha edulis, family Celastraceae), pronounced "cot" and also known as qat)Its fresh leaves...
Forum: Middle East
30th Mar 2008, 21:48
Replies: 16
Views: 3,846
Posted By OrryFace

QR CEO rockets up power list

...funny, in some quarters they obviously reckon his influence is growing...
Of those powering up this year’s Arabian Business Power List, none posted such an impressive advance as Akbar Al Baker,...
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