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Forum: Middle East
5th Jul 2012, 16:13
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

A Middle Eastern Carrier and ROI in the same...

A Middle Eastern Carrier and ROI in the same sentence - isn't that what they call an oxymoron?
Forum: Middle East
1st Mar 2012, 12:17
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Mr. Tyler's latest....

Middle East airlines recorded double-digit traffic growth in January, posting a 14.5% increase. This was by far the largest rate of growth for any region and represents a return to the rates...
Forum: Middle East
21st Feb 2012, 15:53
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Funny that, just as another batch thrown out last...

Funny that, just as another batch thrown out last year start work (re-employemt) again next week!
Forum: Middle East
31st Jan 2012, 08:34
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

For what it's worth (not!) the Staff Travel...

For what it's worth (not!) the Staff Travel (Retired/Former Employee) scheme is about to change again; looks like they will roll it back from the (new) 20yr qualification to 15yrs.
Forum: Middle East
29th Jan 2012, 12:47
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Apparently the 2011 (unaudited) accounts point...

Apparently the 2011 (unaudited) accounts point towards a BHD200M (US$529M) loss.

That's US$1.45M per day!
Forum: Middle East
1st Jan 2012, 07:48
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

I believe tomorrow (02 January 2012) is a pivotal...

I believe tomorrow (02 January 2012) is a pivotal day - leadership changes/restructuring at the top of the 'news'. Perhaps the rumors of a short flight south may be true after all.
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2011, 16:09
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Gulf Daily News » Local News » Resignation report...

Gulf Daily News » Local News » Resignation report denied by Gulf Air (http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=320483)



This is far from true - for a very long period the CEO...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2011, 09:18
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Heard that too two days ago, seven (locals). ...

Heard that too two days ago, seven (locals).

Overall GF is apparently disposing of ~200 staff. At least one VP (Director) also, relieved of duty a couple of days ago.
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2010, 05:53
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

19% of the entire Bahrain budget to prop up Gulf...

19% of the entire Bahrain budget to prop up Gulf Air? Ouch!
Forum: Middle East
17th Oct 2010, 08:19
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Conundrum?

"Gulf Air boss Samer Majali faces one of the most crucial commercial decisions to date.."

After, what, 18 months in charge?

Saving GBP1M per annum - approximately the equivalent of one days...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jul 2010, 12:12
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Columbo on the 320 - again! I guess they will...

Columbo on the 320 - again! I guess they will also be selling every seat knowing damn well they can't take a full load - more left behind bags, more complaints.
Forum: Middle East
24th May 2010, 05:39
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

The 757 came from Ansett and it operated in...

The 757 came from Ansett and it operated in conjunction (joint venture - JV) with DHL; CEO for DHL at the time became Head of Cargo for GF eventually before leaving to be CEO of Ethiopean Airlines.
...
Forum: Middle East
23rd May 2010, 12:01
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

And of course that same dept. will actually...

And of course that same dept. will actually believe you can operate an A320, sell all the seats and honour the carriage of a full load of passengers and their bags! This decision will make the EMB...
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2010, 07:13
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Big Talk; Where's the substance?

WE GOT IT WRONG - GULF AIR CHIEF

Gulf Daily News » Business News » WE GOT IT WRONG - GULF AIR CHIEF (http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=277637)
Forum: Middle East
22nd Mar 2010, 07:01
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Stormchaser - heard this particular rumour has...

Stormchaser - heard this particular rumour has been refuted and even publicly denied by the CEO; any 'real' news from the palace this morning?
Forum: Middle East
6th Feb 2010, 04:45
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

I see they are still in denial then! It really...

I see they are still in denial then! It really cannot be the Global Downturn that has put GF where it is - IMHO it is attributable primarily to interference, corruption and mis-management by...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Feb 2010, 12:39
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Caravelle's didn't have wing tips - this looks...

Caravelle's didn't have wing tips - this looks like a 330 minus it's engines! Which is probably about right for GF! :eek:
Forum: Middle East
6th Jul 2009, 08:29
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

I imagine the GF board would be ecstatic if they...

I imagine the GF board would be ecstatic if they only lost US$12M in a quarter rather than (currently) just about evey week!
Forum: Middle East
27th May 2009, 12:48
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Olbie, old news, happened a few weeks ago. Rumour...

Olbie, old news, happened a few weeks ago. Rumour being the cause was related to someone in that team also working for EY one-day a week at the same time as being employed by GF.
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2009, 14:06
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

This problem stems from the lack of foresight by...

This problem stems from the lack of foresight by previous management (last 10-12 years) in that as they did not provide adequate (if any at all most years) CPI increases. Thus departments re-wrote...
Forum: Middle East
10th Mar 2009, 13:28
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Very surprised no-one has mentioned this...

Very surprised no-one has mentioned this (http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=245311&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=31355). Or was the GDN banned from GF HDQ today?
Forum: Middle East
4th Feb 2009, 10:53
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Are Malaysian Airlines and/or Garuda Indonesia...

Are Malaysian Airlines and/or Garuda Indonesia dry airlines? Are their home base airports dry? Far from it. And these are the two largest Islamic states on the planet.

At Bahrain I believe alcohol...
Forum: Middle East
15th Nov 2008, 07:54
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Many Israeli's use Gulf Air and route in via...

Many Israeli's use Gulf Air and route in via Amman - Manila flights have regular travellers that use this route and have done for years.

Also, as mentioned earlier, this appears in a drop-down...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2008, 11:17
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

No. The former on leave and the Welshman acting...

No. The former on leave and the Welshman acting on his behalf.
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2008, 07:13
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Managers?

Gulf Air only has a high number of managers in title - they are not really managers. This sprouted from the lack of increments and pay rises over the last 12-15 years where I believe only 3 years saw...
Forum: Middle East
19th Oct 2008, 08:39
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,654
Posted By Icarus

Well, never having sniffed a goat suffering from...

Well, never having sniffed a goat suffering from heavy vaginal discharge I wouldn't know - Chuck Y?? Might be healthier to take up running or golf or reading books!
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