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Forum: Middle East
1st Sep 2013, 06:57
Replies: 5,363
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Posted By Panama Jack

Interesting: Arabian Aerospace - Gulf...

Interesting:



Arabian Aerospace - Gulf Air outlines its role in Saudi domestic airline licences...
Forum: Middle East
14th May 2013, 05:29
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Agreed; Gordomac is a class act and true...

Agreed; Gordomac is a class act and true gentleman. They are right to be disappointed about how things have gone for their benefits after so many years working for GF, and they are also right to...
Forum: Middle East
20th Apr 2013, 16:22
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

This is one bit of business logic I don't quite...

This is one bit of business logic I don't quite understand.

In this example, two airlines are excited to enter an unprofitable, money-losing market. The thinking seems to be that if this is a...
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2013, 05:23
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

The following video seemingly documents the...

The following video seemingly documents the phenonemon of why Gulf Air has had a string of CEO's.

Wildebeest from Bird Box Studio - YouTube (http://youtu.be/JMJXvsCLu6s)
Forum: Middle East
10th Jan 2013, 05:26
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Dear John21UK i don't know how I could...

Dear John21UK

i don't know how I could rephrase in a better way what ferris, flame_bringer, Landflap, and dzmeigloem have said.

You have been valued and respected poster on this forum, and well...
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2012, 17:43
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Look, Here is the where I come down on this...

Look,

Here is the where I come down on this one. I personally know people who were made redundant earlier this week and also was posting what I had heard from people who I consider reliable. It...
Forum: Middle East
27th Dec 2012, 07:35
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

From the sound of things, not a happy Thursday...

From the sound of things, not a happy Thursday morning at the Pink Palace.

More people getting unhappy news this morning, including the current Embraer fleet pilots who have been notified that...
Forum: Middle East
26th Dec 2012, 13:45
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Pink Slips were being handed out today in the...

Pink Slips were being handed out today in the Operations Department of HDQ in the afternoon. Know of one expat admin staff who was given a half hour to clear up their things and leave the building.
Forum: Middle East
18th Dec 2012, 17:05
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Perhaps just a little to brief there, ALFOPROF. ...

Perhaps just a little to brief there, ALFOPROF.

Could you quantify that please?
Forum: Middle East
17th Dec 2012, 15:09
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Macdonald's musings: Gulf Daily News » News...

Macdonald's musings:

Gulf Daily News » News Details » Comment (http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=343876)
Forum: Middle East
16th Dec 2012, 17:51
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Anybody heard this joke before?

Anybody heard this joke before?
Forum: Middle East
12th Nov 2012, 05:43
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

A business case built on the assumption that...

A business case built on the assumption that there will always be tailwinds (and crews willing to go into discretion)?
Forum: Middle East
12th Oct 2012, 20:31
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

51% may have been undoable for numerous reasons,...

51% may have been undoable for numerous reasons, including that it would have affected the "nationality" of the airline and its eligibility to take advantage of the bilateral agreements between...
Forum: Middle East
8th Oct 2012, 05:47
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Sounds about right, buba. A few years ago I...

Sounds about right, buba. A few years ago I bought a full-fare, refundable/changable round-trip ticket for travel on Saudi Arabian Airlines between Dammam and Riyadh-- cost: 150 Saudi Riyals/ 15...
Forum: Middle East
30th Sep 2012, 22:13
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Oh great. :yuk: Perhaps the shop that has the...

Oh great. :yuk: Perhaps the shop that has the derelict 727's, 737-200's and L1011's parked around it?

With a very few and rare exceptions, nothing I have seen come out of Jordan (aviation-wise)...
Forum: Middle East
28th Jun 2012, 14:48
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

You mean at "Teahid"? Oh shoot, am I even...

You mean at "Teahid"? Oh shoot, am I even allowed to say the word "Teahid?" Sorry, I didn't mean "Teahid." I mean "United" in Arabic. Oh, am I allowed to say that word or do I need to lock my...
Forum: Middle East
14th May 2012, 12:27
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Given the tone of politicians interviewed in...

Given the tone of politicians interviewed in recent news articles, I wonder if Gulf Air is facing a "shotgun wedding" with Bahrain Air? Makes no commercial sense for Gulf Air (perfect sense as an...
Forum: Middle East
20th Apr 2012, 08:44
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

I kinda thought that the A330's might just be...

I kinda thought that the A330's might just be irrelevant to a future Gulf Air (one which operates modern, efficient types). Perhaps the 787 (which we have on order) is a more suitable...
Forum: Middle East
1st Apr 2012, 17:50
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Wow, 747-300's! I heard they got a smokin' deal...

Wow, 747-300's! I heard they got a smokin' deal on a 20 year lease for them. :}
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2012, 06:37
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

What I meant John21UK, is that I think that this...

What I meant John21UK, is that I think that this is a sign of desperation at Bahrain Air and a last chance for a rescue for the airline's investors and other stateholders before closing shop.

As...
Forum: Middle East
20th Mar 2012, 12:32
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Bahrain Air open to merger with state-backed Gulf...

Bahrain Air open to merger with state-backed Gulf Air - Transport - ArabianBusiness.com (http://www.arabianbusiness.com/bahrain-air-open-merger-with-state-backed-gulf-air-450616.html)

This is not...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jan 2012, 07:25
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Passed along to me by someone who reads the Daily...

Passed along to me by someone who reads the Daily Tribune:

Four proposals on new strategies for Gulf Air’s future were yesterday presented to a committee that was formed especially to discuss the...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jan 2012, 15:39
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

HEADLINE: brassplate outdoes himself by...

HEADLINE:
brassplate outdoes himself by reaching a record low in cheap-shots.

How does Gulf Air's linking the World's newest country to the rest of the Globe tie it to atrocities? How does it...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2011, 03:39
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

@ Gordomac- glad to hear that you are enjoying...

@ Gordomac- glad to hear that you are enjoying your well-deserved retirement. :ok:
Forum: Middle East
26th Dec 2011, 11:18
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Looks like there may be some good news coming for...

Looks like there may be some good news coming for former GF Employees, according to an e-mail distributed today:
Forum: Middle East
15th Dec 2011, 13:58
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Well, since the last few posts of this very long...

Well, since the last few posts of this very long thread have touched on the topic of "regime change," I thought the following article which I got in my in-box today might be both thought provoking...
Forum: Middle East
15th Dec 2011, 09:10
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Samer Majali was at the Majlis about an hour ago....

Samer Majali was at the Majlis about an hour ago. He spoke about the year 2011 in review, and the challenges ahead in 2012 and beyond for the airline.

He also had a bit of a chuckle about some of...
Forum: Middle East
14th Nov 2011, 03:30
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

@ Che Guevara ...

@ Che Guevara


http://inspirationalnews.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/happy_cow_large.jpg?w=158&h=198


Happy cows give better milk.
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2011, 04:49
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Good point, and it will be interesting to watch. ...

Good point, and it will be interesting to watch. The numbers they seem to say they need to recruit is significant and how they will meet and process that number, while maintaining quality, will be...
Forum: Middle East
1st Nov 2011, 04:40
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

At least they are asking. A leave day means...

At least they are asking. A leave day means different things to different people. Now if only we had a way to quantify what certain day off requests mean to people.
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2011, 06:39
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Just remember that if you choose to go to...

Just remember that if you choose to go to "Teahid" you will have to adapt and learn not to post on PPRuNe. ;)
Forum: Middle East
10th Sep 2011, 16:38
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Glad to hear that. GF Cabin Crew really do carry...

Glad to hear that. GF Cabin Crew really do carry this airline and get a lot less credit than I feel they deserve.
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2011, 15:59
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

In any case, I am glad to see the Company...

In any case, I am glad to see the Company positively backing these pilots in the press. Anybody who is a pilot can imagine how heavily the recent events must weigh on them and these guys are...
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2011, 10:19
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

OK. Allow me to toss in a few of my own. The...

OK. Allow me to toss in a few of my own. The investigation has only begun but evidently, you seem to already have the reasons and more importantly, the necessary solutions.


1. Some one from...
Forum: Middle East
28th Aug 2011, 03:37
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,581,245
Posted By Panama Jack

Not yet. At least not to Iran or Iraq (Beirut is...

Not yet. At least not to Iran or Iraq (Beirut is back). I have heard from a colleague that we will be returning to a couple of the Iraqi destinations in short order.
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