Emirates cuts flights

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Apr 25th 2017, 12:52 pm

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by mission

well had you said it was her kid's shit in the first place, then the story would have been a lot more plausible.

Oh, what-bloody-ever! Is this normal in the Sand Pit, people contribute a light hearted story and then get the third degree?

I'm picking up my pail and shovel and going back to friendlier BE climes

Apr 25th 2017, 1:43 pm

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by Miss Ann Thrope

I have to believe then she would have totally freaked out when they played that voyager's prayer (in full on chanted Arabic) at the start of the flight....

That would have been fun to watch!

Apr 25th 2017, 1:56 pm

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by mission

so i'm flying emirates tomorrow to the UK (going home for a few days) - can i take my ipad on board?

Think so. I didn't see anyone sying anything about ipods or what not when flying out or Dubai and then out of Heathrow not 2 weeks ago.

Dare you to get stupendously hammered and shit in a cup! Mind your hands though!

Apr 25th 2017, 4:33 pm

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by spouse of scouse

Oh, what-bloody-ever! Is this normal in the Sand Pit, people contribute a light hearted story and then get the third degree?

I'm picking up my pail and shovel and going back to friendlier BE climes

my bad

please stay

Apr 25th 2017, 4:34 pm

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by jam25mack

I thought i had heard something about the UK and NZ banning ipads on board but couldn't recall if it was only for the US or also going to the UK. Anyway just rang emirates and they have confirmed ipads are allowed on board going to the UK

Apr 25th 2017, 6:52 pm

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by mission

Yeah, just make sure you set the alarm for about 30 mins after take off to ensure you don't miss your meal. You'll need the alarm turned up to full volume coz it can get noisy in the aircraft, and for the sound select Classic/Alarm, just so as you don't miss it...

Apr 26th 2017, 10:54 am

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

The start?

Emirates to seek greater 'synergies' with flydubai - Transport - ArabianBusiness.com

Apr 26th 2017, 12:23 pm

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by flood2

The start?

Emirates to seek greater 'synergies' with flydubai - Transport - ArabianBusiness.com

not really as Fly Dubai is just Emirates budget brand. Probably more Emirates realising they have completely the wrong types of aircraft for short haul routes

Apr 27th 2017, 5:06 am

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Re: Emirates cuts flights

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Originally Posted by Inselaffen

not really as Fly Dubai is just Emirates budget brand. Probably more Emirates realising they have completely the wrong types of aircraft for short haul routes

You mean a 500 seat double decker super jumbo isn't right for a 40min hop to Doha?