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Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Oct 2016, 09:58
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,259,688
Posted By irish777

I've had a look though the threads and it's...

I've had a look though the threads and it's mainly about 787 and 330.

I assume 747 is only LHR and LGW? What sort of trips and destinations are on it? Is the fleet planned to reduce and how would...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jan 2016, 12:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,439
Posted By irish777

The 777 appears to have a much larger satellite...

The 777 appears to have a much larger satellite antenna on the roof than I've seen on the A380. It seems to be quite incredible at holding on to the signal even when switching from one satellite to...
Forum: Middle East
9th May 2015, 19:41
Replies: 20
Views: 11,838
Posted By irish777

EK : layovers in India ?

Not a rumour, confirmed in bidassist for June.
Forum: Middle East
27th Apr 2015, 08:47
Replies: 99
Views: 37,283
Posted By irish777

CI400

Has anyone else noticed the co-notam has changed with 'P-EKA' as the originator? That, to me, is STC himself??
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2015, 22:08
Replies: 13
Views: 7,037
Posted By irish777

I do understand the risk, but like many, had to...

I do understand the risk, but like many, had to take the risk. When I joined there was no other choice but to be self employed or limited company. I personally tried to mitigate the risk a little...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2015, 16:18
Replies: 13
Views: 7,037
Posted By irish777

Setting up as self employed and registering for...

Setting up as self employed and registering for VAT took about 30 minutes and I did it myself. I think the VAT repayment was about £5k and accountant fees circa £350pa so well worth the effort. I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2015, 14:45
Replies: 13
Views: 7,037
Posted By irish777

First of all I would ignore any advise any pilot...

First of all I would ignore any advise any pilot gives you like most of what is on this thread.
Ask an accountant.
I reclaimed 100% of my Netherlands VAT on a type rating at CAE in Amsterdam, I...
Forum: Middle East
4th Mar 2015, 14:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,270
Posted By irish777

You still need to send the hard copy anyway if...

You still need to send the hard copy anyway if you read the instructions, so no need to upload anything..
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2015, 00:00
Replies: 47
Views: 17,661
Posted By irish777

Does that mean you can disadvantage yourself for...

Does that mean you can disadvantage yourself for upgrade by doing lots of ULRs? Is the 2500 hour requirement actually stick time?
Forum: Middle East
17th Jan 2015, 14:41
Replies: 25
Views: 11,796
Posted By irish777

Or, unable to know the accurate loads for their...

Or, unable to know the accurate loads for their trips home, more staff will book expensive Cat C tickets and make them even more money!
Forum: Middle East
23rd Sep 2014, 06:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,300
Posted By irish777

EGHQ: Medical Benefits Drop-off

The process is all written down in the staff travel manual. You need to submit the original downgraded boarding cards via the drop box in HQ and submit a refund request in TRIPS.
Forum: Middle East
22nd Sep 2014, 13:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,300
Posted By irish777

Its written on the form where and how to send it....

Its written on the form where and how to send it. Just send via internal mail - red box after security on 1st floor, or beside mailboxes on Ground floor. It has to be clearly addressed to them as...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2014, 21:29
Replies: 16
Views: 9,140
Posted By irish777

Sorry if it's a stupid question, but why don't...

Sorry if it's a stupid question, but why don't people use the fix pages for these extra points instead making them active route waypoints? Can't speak for the Airbus equivalent, but I've never needed...
Forum: Middle East
1st Aug 2014, 08:59
Replies: 7
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Views: 3,297
Posted By irish777

I got it in writing from fleet a while back, so...

I got it in writing from fleet a while back, so long as it's a confirmed ticket (CatC-not wait listed or better) then it's not your fault if you don't get back in time for a duty.
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2014, 10:57
Replies: 144
Views: 48,788
Posted By irish777

ironbutt, in the UK the terminology is 'descend...

ironbutt, in the UK the terminology is 'descend TO altitude 3000 feet' but 'descent flight level one hundred' however in Australia, terminology is 'descend to' for levels and altitudes I understand....
Forum: Middle East
9th Jun 2014, 18:57
Replies: 144
Views: 48,788
Posted By irish777

Sleeve, why are you quoting a NATS reference? We...

Sleeve, why are you quoting a NATS reference? We aren't referring to the UK here.

To those doing 100fpm 'CDAs' have you ever looked at the fuel flow compared to doing 0fpm - is it really worth...
Forum: Middle East
24th May 2014, 09:25
Replies: 0
Views: 1,952
Posted By irish777

EK - Aetna vs Baymac

I know there are other threads on here regarding this, but wanted to post something more fresh on the subject covering both.

Its around the time of renewal for this and as a bit of comparison is...
Forum: Middle East
24th May 2014, 09:14
Replies: 12
Views: 10,262
Posted By irish777

Looking at this currently, does anyone have a...

Looking at this currently, does anyone have a handy comparison between this and LIPS? (assuming they work for EK)
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2014, 12:21
Replies: 2
Views: 3,779
Posted By irish777

Thanks for the detailed reply. Is there an...

Thanks for the detailed reply.
Is there an approximate figure of fuel saving achieved by re-selecting it and not using the APU for electrics, but only bleed air? I haven't been able to find a fuel...
Forum: Middle East
14th May 2014, 12:08
Replies: 15
Views: 5,820
Posted By irish777

Also using Lloyds IOM, PM me for some contact...

Also using Lloyds IOM, PM me for some contact info of a guy who is used to dealing with the EK paperwork. All the statements come through to my EK PO box without issues.
I'm only using it for GBP...
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2014, 05:25
Replies: 2
Views: 3,779
Posted By irish777

B777 External Power/APU

Any idea of the reasoning behind why the Secondary external power drops offline once the APU starts? I assume there is a fuel saving to bring it back online again but always wondered why. There...
Forum: Middle East
12th Apr 2014, 12:43
Replies: 13
Views: 5,950
Posted By irish777

Ditto to HSBC being truly shocking. It's a...

Ditto to HSBC being truly shocking. It's a franchise operation and not really HSBC. Have had no issues with Emirates NBD and been pleasantly surprised how good they have been. They seem to have the...
Forum: Middle East
24th Feb 2014, 08:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,767
Posted By irish777

There's nothing wrong with the browser nor does a...

There's nothing wrong with the browser nor does a mac cause the issue, the problem is half the links are wrong and still pointed to internal addresses. Another high quality, well tested project..
Forum: Middle East
25th Oct 2013, 20:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,135
Posted By irish777

Go to TRIPS, rebooking, select the confirmed...

Go to TRIPS, rebooking, select the confirmed tickets, then cancel them. 1 month after they were issued, on the centre section of the TRIPS homepage, go to refunds and select the appropriate ticket -...
Forum: Middle East
25th Oct 2013, 20:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,633
Posted By irish777

If you are clicking 'proceed' and then trying to...

If you are clicking 'proceed' and then trying to modify the dates, that has never worked - they weren't smart enough to design it correctly. If the person advertising the swap has selected the...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2013, 14:58
Replies: 10
Views: 16,610
Posted By irish777

As regards the multiple listing thing, what...

As regards the multiple listing thing, what happens regarding the point in the staff travel manual that says all unwanted listings must be cancelled within 24 hours of departure to avoid a fine? Or...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2013, 14:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,515
Posted By irish777

I have never understood why any wives/families...

I have never understood why any wives/families use the EK clinic when they can directly access anywhere they like without a referral, also most of it isn't even pay and claim, just give them the EK...
Forum: Middle East
15th Oct 2013, 16:46
Replies: 13
Views: 6,329
Posted By irish777

Check the onload priority section in the staff...

Check the onload priority section in the staff travel manual, you will be ahead of all CatA, but behind the likes of ALT etc. If there's seats that open up, it will often have allocated you a...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Oct 2013, 14:02
Replies: 10
Views: 16,610
Posted By irish777

When you book via TRIPS for CatA/Standby and pick...

When you book via TRIPS for CatA/Standby and pick dates/flights you actually listing on those specific flights and booking a 1 year validity ticket at the same time. So if your plans change or the...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Sep 2013, 06:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,671
Posted By irish777

United isn't an issue, it's on the list along...

United isn't an issue, it's on the list along with listing instructions. Just allow a few days for EK to issue the Zed ticket and ensure you list properly and have enough time at the airport in case...
Forum: Middle East
24th Aug 2013, 20:44
Replies: 22
Views: 5,920
Posted By irish777

The point is that the airlines choose to file the...

The point is that the airlines choose to file the flight number as the callsign - there is no requirement to do so and for example the BA1487 for example could have callsign SHT9E (Shuttle) just like...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Aug 2013, 20:01
Replies: 22
Views: 5,920
Posted By irish777

Maybe I'm missing something, but why do the...

Maybe I'm missing something, but why do the airlines use flight numbers as call signs? In the UK at least (and probably elsewhere) the airlines run their call signs through a system that will...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jul 2013, 10:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,700
Posted By irish777

Cat99 is available in economy class only and is a...

Cat99 is available in economy class only and is a special offer fare, it's confirmed and is changeable but there is a fee to cancel/refund them. For anyone wanting to travel in economy confirmed,...
Forum: Middle East
4th May 2013, 18:38
Replies: 97
Views: 42,569
Posted By irish777

Dropp, resurrecting this a bit - who do you use...

Dropp, resurrecting this a bit - who do you use to trade ETFs in DXB? I have this up back at home in Europe with various companies with nifty iPhone apps and the like, but would prefer to avoid...
Forum: Middle East
26th Apr 2013, 07:40
Replies: 5
Views: 4,199
Posted By irish777

Fair point. However it seems necessary to visit...

Fair point. However it seems necessary to visit a branch for even the slightest thing here so that was a factor for me. I also use ENBD credit cards and apparently that's another pain in the ass if...
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