General Chat

Hi Joanne, Thanks for the advice, I will be flying Emirates, have flown a few times with them before with no problems apart from delays, but of course they only fly to Dubai. So have approx 90 min drive to Fujairah. Last time I went, it took me approx 90 mins to clear customs as well, they were so slow. As for alcohol, non muslims are permitted to buy in the hotels etc, but I dont drink anyway, have not had alcohol since before xmas, lost the taste for it! As I am an aircraft engineer, I do not require weather forecasts, but the pilots use the service at Fujairah International airport, as that is where we are based. Thanks for the offer though.

Keith, this all sounds horribly familiar! I have got used to odd things happening with my husband travelling so frequenty to the UAE - and now the same sort of things happen with my younger son. I think the inhabitants of the UAE regard our country as being so small, they really do not need to allow any travelling time for you to get to the airports! I assume you will be having leave back in the UK? Make sure you are allowed enough travelling time. I gather you will be leaving your OH back here? But for our two sons who were (fifteen years ago) coming up to their senior school and Uni time, I would have moved out there long ago. In your position out there, do you require professional weather forecasts? I can recommend a team in A.D. who are very good! Jo p.s. if you are flying into A.D. join Etihad Airways and get the Frequent Flyers' perks. The A.D. Airline. Never fly Gulf Airlines - and even Emirates is a bit suspect - they can do odd things with your luggage as well! And once you get a Resident's Permit you should be able to buy alcohol - well, you can in A.D.

Shall be thinking of you both. Hope you get online soon out there ..... starts the collection again for internet connection ... :-) Good luck!

No Gail is staying here, coming over for holidays though, and I will be back as well.

Ah! Have a safe journey, take care. Is Gail going, too?

Joy, was told it was tonight, but did not check e-ticket, tried to check in last night and had no luck, then checked ticket, found it was for tomorrow.lol Just checked in online, so definately going now!

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I thought it was just me that does things like that, when I have a senior moment ;-)))) Take care, safe journey, and good luck Dee x

nudge for Dee to see.

Hello Kieth, only met you on the boards a few days ago & now your off on your travels I would like to wish all the luck in the world Take care June xx.

Karen, its about half an hours drive away to the northern border. I believe that there is an enclave of Oman actually in Fujairah, as well as at the tip of the peninsula. And of course, its just across the straits of Hormuz to Iran.

Karen, non muslims are permitted to buy alcohol in the hotels, but I dont drink anyway.

Thanks all, I do feel a fool, should have checked the ticket earlier!

Hope things go well for you and you enjoy your 'new' job. Jean x.

Good luck with your new job Keith. Friend has family out there,they have a marvellous life-style. Don't work too hard. Mau xx

good luck with your new job

Awwww We'll miss you young Mr.Keef :-( Hope you earn LOADSA money! Gail and I have a shopping trip booked (she doesnt know this yet lol) So get out there and start earning! Keep in touch cos you know what I'm like with me gedcom thingy!...and me paf file wotzit! (still lost) lol Safe journey Keef... Gerri x

I think old age is setting in * did i just say that*

pmsl. Glad I'm not the only one to do thing like that. have a good trip, 'see' you when you're settled. Tina x

Well have you ever felt like an idiot? I do lol. Had e-mail Tuesday evening that said my flight was tonight, so when the e-ticket came through, did not bother checking it. I went to check in online last last and it did not recognise my booking ref. Hmm, whats wrong here thinks I. Checks the e-ticket and the flight is tomorrow night!! So you have to put up with me today hehe.