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Good stuff.. finally Pak-Russo ties are getting better.

Good stuff.. finally Pak-Russo ties are getting better.

Does PIA get to pick up passengers between Dubai and Moscow?

PIA is flying Karachi to Dubai to Moscow. so basically it is picking passengers from Dubai on there way to Moscow.

so you can fly Dubai - Moscow and back on the brand new B777 ! :)

This has to increase the inflow of RUSSIAN tourists to Dubai...

Also, this gives more choices and frequency to Dubai travelers to both Karachi, Pakistan, and also Moscow, Russia.

PS. Did they cancel the old rules, that Russian females cannot come to Dubai below the age of 40? Does anyone know?

This has to increase the inflow of RUSSIAN tourists to Dubai...

Also, this gives more choices and frequency to Dubai travelers to both Karachi, Pakistan, and also Moscow, Russia.

PS. Did they cancel the old rules, that Russian females cannot come to Dubai below the age of 40? Does anyone know?

Never heard of such a rule

This has to increase the inflow of RUSSIAN tourists to Dubai...

Also, this gives more choices and frequency to Dubai travelers to both Karachi, Pakistan, and also Moscow, Russia.

PS. Did they cancel the old rules, that Russian females cannot come to Dubai below the age of 40? Does anyone know?

Never heard of such a rule for any airliner ! :sleepy:

Why do you care about new airline routes through Dubai? These are pointless threads that really waste cyber space Toronto!

And besides that........dont go around spreading rumours.

There is indeed a rule not to give visit visa to females from some East-European, CIS countries and China, up to 35 or 40 years old traveling ALONE to Dubai.

The rule really exicts but there are ways to go around it and alot of peoples do.

There is indeed a rule not to give visit visa to females from some East-European, CIS countries and China, up to 35 or 40 years old traveling ALONE to Dubai.

The rule really exicts but there are ways to go around it and alot of peoples do.

what could be the reason for this law? do you know?

This is very unPC to say, but oh well the rule isn't exactly politically correct either but I think it has something to do with overstaying visas and taking up illegal professions.

Come to think of it a similar, slightly tougher rule was introduced for Phillipines passport holders about two weeks ago, if they wanted to visit they have to have a relative here or something and that relative has to undertake responsibility for the visitor. I can't really remember what it was but it only applied for Phillipine nationals

what could be the reason for this law? do you know?

To control the prostitution in the country and it is not really a law, just a regulation.

There is not a country in the world that doesn't have prostitution? I don't care if your Christian or Muslim or Hindu or whatever, it exists.

in Saudi Arabia there isn't any.

that is absolute rubbish, There are many but its kept very low key , just like you can get drugs and booze there. Just cos the law says you cant have doesent mean people listen

There is not a country in the world that doesn't have prostitution? I don't care if your Christian or Muslim or Hindu or whatever, it exists.

And who said it doesn't???

I'm willing to bet things like alcohol and prostitution are a lot more common in KSA. You know how humans work: if something is banned, it's suddenly a lot more interesting!

I'm willing to bet things like alcohol and prostitution are a lot more common in KSA. You know how humans work: if something is banned, it's suddenly a lot more interesting!

Sure but sometimes they become of tragical consequences. A couple of years ago, more then a dozen young Saudis died when they wanted to test the alcoohol and drank from a parfum bottle. It was in the paper also.
:eek2:

I read that Saudi Arabia just beheaded two guys that tried to bring hashish across the border. I'm not sure what country they were coming from but they were caught at a land border crossing. I heard that in Saudi Arabia, beheading is the punishment for murder, rape, armed robbery and spreading rumors that lower the price of oil. That last part was a joke, if you couldn't tell.

I think beheading is for murder only, stonnig for raping. thouse are supposed to be islamic punishements, however i dont think that Saudi Arabia use them in the right way.

I'm willing to bet things like alcohol and prostitution are a lot more common in KSA. You know how humans work: if something is banned, it's suddenly a lot more interesting!

All this because of some stupid religious book that brainwashed the rulers into radical fundies(Wahabis).

ya saudi arabia doesn't uses them in the right way, but there is very less crime of any thing in saudi arabia becasue of these punishments

All this because of some stupid religious book that brainwashed the rulers into radical fundies(Wahabis).

Hey STUPID if u dont know what is wahabi and what is this u call "stupid religious book, dont judge. go f**k ur self.

ya saudi arabia doesn't uses them in the right way, but there is very less crime of any thing in saudi arabia becasue of these punishments

i would love them to use those here, however not in the saudi way. They consider the islamic socity as punishements killing murders, cutting theifs hands and stonnig for rapping. THATS NOT TRUE.


why every thread turn into religious one :sleepy:

hu hu guys! this is about aviation!!! just to remind you!

things like: all because of some stupid book doesnt' belong here!!!

To be announced soon (rumours that the news will come out this Friday -
5 new schedules for the United Kingdom & Ireland.

Birmingham to go double-daily
Edinburgh flights to commence Summer 2005 (this on top of the Glasgow flights launched earlier this year
Manchester will get thrice-daily flights from Summer 2005
Dublin flights will commence next summer
Sydney to go DOUBLE-DAILY, with the 2nd flight having a Colombo or Singapore stopover.

All of this on top of the existing UK scheds which are as follows:

London Heathrow 4x daily
London Gatwick 3x daily
Birmingham 1x daily
Manchester 2x daily
Other routes being looked into:
Guandong and Beijing in China,
Newcastle,UK - should be popular with the large Asian population there and Northerners (from England) that live here

Etihad will soon annouce Karachi flights.

etihad is another airline in the news all day. just like emirates they're expanding their fleet and announce new destinations several times a week

etihad is another airline in the news all day. just like emirates they're expanding their fleet and announce new destinations several times a week

They are a new airline with less that 10 destinations. They need to announce more cities and expansion plans if they hope to keep up with Emirates. hehehe

-Face81
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All this because of some stupid religious book that brainwashed the rulers into radical fundies(Wahabis).
accually that made me laugh speaking of religion first of all what's urZ ? if u have one anyway ?!..hehe

anyhow u ppl rush stright ahead into religion without having a clear idea about what you say ?! let me ask u sumthin .. what's a religion ? tough question huh ? i guess so anyway u always rush in blaming islam forgetting that it's the best religion ever .. not to be compared with other's believes it's not about religions here :) if u want to talk , challenge or compaire anything about religions i will happilly answer you but in PM please... thank you :nocrook:

And back to the Topic I'm BinDubai for Aviation Topic reporting live for SSC ... and back to the studio ;)

New record at Dubai International Airport – 2.05 million passengers in August
Overall movement at Dubai International Airport in the third quarter has shown tremendous positive growth.

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Passenger movement in the third quarter has gone up to 16.2 million in 2004 as compared to 13.2 million in 2003 showing a 23.1% growth. The month of August has witnessed passenger movement of 2.05 million which is a new monthly record. Cargo movement is up to 810,726 tonnes in 2004 as compared to 679,445 tonnes in 2003, growing 19.2% over the same period last year. Aircraft movement has also shown positive growth by registering movements 144,493 in the first first months of 2004 as compared to 122,896 in 2003, showing a growth of 17.6%.

April and March witnessed the maximum growth in passenger movement registering 45.01 % and 36.56 % respectively. The most successful months for Dubai Cargo Village have been February and January with 26.4 % and 24.4 % growth respectively.

Executive Flight Services (EFS) showed a 22% growth in the nine months ending September 2004 as compared to last year. It handled a total of 2652 flights in the nine months of 2004 as against 2172 during the same period last year. Highest movement was recorded in the months of January and March.

Earlier this year, according to statistics released by Airports Council International (ACI), Dubai International Airport emerged as one of the fastest growing airport in the world in terms of international passenger movement. Dubai International Airport had 13 % growth in 2003. Though Dubai had 18.01 million passenger throughput in 2003, ACI has discounted the transit passengers from their international passenger movement figures. The report on 2003 traffic movement places Dubai as 12th in terms of volume of international passengers with 17.1 million passengers.

According to projections, 2004 will witness over 21 million passenger throughput, while by 2010 Dubai will have 60 million passengers.

Etihad to start Pakistan flights
By a staff reporter

13 October 2004

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ABU DHABI —Etihad Airways has announced it will begin direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Pakistan's Business Capital of Karachi effective November 2, 2004. Initial flight frequency is on a four times per week basis.

"We are very excited about this new link between our two countries," said Kevin Steele, Head of World Sales for Etihad Airways.

Steele noted the airline's rapid expansion into Pakistan in its first year of operation underlines Etihad's desire to link the booming economy of Karachi with the historical business and trade centres of the Arabian Gulf.

Etihad will also offer convenient connections to London and Europe from its base in Abu Dhabi. The airline plans on expanding routes to the subcontinent, Africa, and the Far East in the coming months.

Etihad has opened a Karachi branch office, headed by Trevor Manwaring, a former Swiss International executive. "We are easy to find as the office is centrally located in the shopping arcade of the Sheraton Hotel, "said Manwaring. He noted that the airline will offer very competitive fares during its inaugural operations from Karachi. "We expect that the market will welcome a new international carrier that puts an emphasis on a thoroughly comfortable and enjoyable flight experience at an excellent price, "he said.

"As a new carrier, Etihad will quickly become known in Pakistan as an airline where passengers are treated as valued guests, and where guests have the luxury of choosing their own flight experience," Steele said, noting that all flights will maintain the distinctive three comfort zones that the new airline has quickly become known for.

On Etihad aircraft, Diamond, Pearl and Coral Zones have replaced the traditional seat class designations. The result is a value-added experience that borrows much from the traditional Arabic customs of generosity and hospitality. Etihad Airways operates a fleet of A330, A340 and B767 aircraft. It has recently announced groundbreaking orders for new aircraft including 12 A330-200s, 4 A340-500s, 4 A340-600s, 4 A 380s and 5 B777s.

Etihad Airways has a growing network and now serves Amman, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beirut, Colombo, Damascus, Geneva, Karachi, London (Heathrow), London (Gatwick), Mumbai and Munich. A route to New Delhi is expected to be announced soon.

Gulf Air honours top agents
MEHMUD AHMED

ISLAMABAD (October 15 2004): The flag carrier of three north-eastern Sheikdoms of the Arabian Peninsula, the Gulf Air, has honoured 12 of its passenger and cargo agents from Peshawar, Islamabad and Azad Kashmir for top production during last year.

The Airline has the largest daily operation of a foreign carrier to Pakistan and plans to increase its number during the coming month.

The top prize of a Gold Certificate went to Crown Travels of Azad Kashmir for passenger sales while in Peshawar, Shah International bagged it. Cherat International won the Silver Prize from Peshawar and Bukhari Travels at Islamabad. The third prizes of bronze went to Al-Sadi Travels of Peshawar and Al Taqi Travels of Islamabad for passenger sales.

In the cargo sales, Aero Freight System of Peshawar topped the list while in Islamabad, it was won by Pakistan Cargo.

The Silver Prize in Peshawar was given to MIK Movers while in Islamabad, the Pak Freight Plus received it.

The third prize of bronze for cargo sales was claimed by Karachi Cargo at Islamabad and Universal Freight System of Peshawar.

Under the current schedule, the airline has four flights a week each to Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore and has thrice daily operation to Karachi. With competitive tariff and easy onward connections to Europe and contractual arrangements with carriers in Americas, it has become a formidable player in the civil aviation.

According to Gulf Air officials, one service each will be added to Abu Dhabi-Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore routes from November 1 raising their weekly operations to five to each city.

Speaking on the occasion, Ranju Silvadurai, airlines' general manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan, commended the role of the country general sales agents, Marhaba Aviation Services and other agents in the area for claiming 60 per cent of market share in the passenger sale and booking 1005 tons in cargo.

General Manager Maqsood Latifi of Marhaba Aviation attributed the record sales to the "high standards that the Gulf Air was maintaining" over the years.

He also commended the co-operation of the travel agents in promotion of the airlines's sales.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2004