tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87867740463371194432024-03-13T18:33:08.586+08:00The road to my Echo Kilo dream....prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-56382075409424804432013-02-06T03:56:00.000+08:002013-02-06T03:56:05.612+08:00Precious JewelNot a single diamond is perfect. Every tiny bits and pieces of it has flaw but still it is one of the most valuable jewels in the world. Perfection doesn't exist. It is true and we all know that. It's just how we look at things and make them special. Sometimes we won't know what is valuable to us until we lose it and I have to learn that the hard way. I realized that there are more greater things important than the issues we are encountering every day. For the past three months, exactly today, I have found what I've been wanting to find but I think I let it slip. Hoping that I can still get it back and just revive what we have. I just realized that love will be more than enough to move us forward. Can't say more except that, he misses you too......prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-4944566184967214902013-02-04T03:52:00.001+08:002013-02-04T03:52:48.233+08:00A silent humI'm not going to start this entry with a cheesy opening line again. No "love is" this, that and whatsoever. For the past years, I've experienced a lot in terms of having joys in relationship, dramas, heartbreaks and moving on. It wasn't exactly what I had envisioned and it certainly wasn't a walk in the park for me. We always say that we deserve to love and to be loved. It may be true for many but some just want it for fun. I have no clue how fate works but I may have an idea how it manifests itself. We met in a place where no one seems to be taking one another seriously. For most of them, they were just looking for a one three letter word. Sex. Yes, sex. I'm not gonna play a innocent when that was the fact why I created that account. Tried being adventurous for a bit while passing the time away. I loved the attention while I was there. But there's one person I liked but never really had the courage to talk to, just because I don't think I'm good enough for him. Fear of rejection, I just ignored his profile and carried on flirting, playing (whatever you wanna call it) with others. It took quite some time and I think it was just a mistake when I sent him a message just because he had a different picture (Yes, didn't notice it was him and thank God I changed picture as well). I never regret the moment I did that because that was the point in my life where everything started. After chatting and texting for a while, we decided to meet. We met last year (11/12) at a coffee shop near my workplace. I never really got used to meeting up so you could imagine what I was feeling that time. It was like going to a job interview not knowing what will the result be. The worst kept playing in my head and kept saying to myself that it will be okay if he doesn't like me too. The time came for us to see each other for the first time. As my nerves were really killing me, I decided to go to the toilet located on the 2nd floor of that mall. Freshen up a bit, checked my clothes, practiced smiling and wiped my sweaty palms then my phone beeped. I went out and saw him instantly near the escalator and it became silent. No spotlight, No bells rang, No choir in the background. Let's face it, we had doubts the first time we met. Anyway, said Hi, How are you and the usual questions then went on to our date. I'm kinda expecting that awkward moment where you'll just look-at-each-other-and-smile just because nothing good pops out of your head. How can you tell when a date is not going well? If you have to think what you are going to ask and will ask next. Funny but that how it was going that time. I don't exactly remember how it started but our conversation got on the track when we started talking about our exes. Time flew by and we spent four hours that night. talking. over a coffee. I'm not new to rejection but I knew this one would work and boy I was right! Texting went on, the going out for dinner and movie, and so on.
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It was after a month when I invited him to sleepover at my place after going to Tagaytay. Everything was perfect. The weather, the timing, and even the stars were. We both had a blast while we were driving around. The night went on and finally we went home. There's something I did/said that night that made him upset and it was a big mistake. I misjudged him. He was different and I really felt ashamed of what happened. When we woke up, he was ignoring me, and was so cold. I knew I fucked up. We still texted that day but something is really off. I was at my aunt's wake that night when he decided to call it off. I started to feel weird like I was going to throw up. After pleading, I decided to make my "last phone call" (I'm glad I did). When he picked up, I was already in tears. I didn't have any idea on what he was thinking about me that night until a few months later. Being the pleaser I was, I decided to make it up to him. Called up a local flower shop for a dozen red roses to be delivered to his office. It doesn't make everything right but at least it made him smile. There's a few more stupidity that I have done but will not elaborate further.
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We all put ourselves in a risky situation every once in a while. But those risks can sometimes turn in to something beautiful. If I had not done what I did that night we went to Tagaytay, everything could have been different. Again, I never regret that moment I did that.
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Sometimes there are things that will tend to get us off track and lose sight of what is ahead. We must always bethink that we are not perfect human beings. Cliche but no one really is. Be spontaneous for we have no idea what will happen next. Relationships have to have mystery because otherwise it will be boring. All it needs to work is trust. Trust that your partner won't lie, cheat or hurt you. Trust that he will hold your hand every step of the way. Learn to love without inhibitions just because your'e afraid you will get hurt again. As from the movie Narnia "Things never happen the same way twice".
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Three months have gone through and we're still dating (exclusively. Though not in an official relationship, we certainly do act like we are in one and we cherish every part of it. I must say that sharing laughter (with our stories that never seem to end) is the pinnacle of our dates. Sometimes we are acting immature but that's good because at least we are still getting to know each other and hey, we are all kids at times. We are so different in so many ways but it doesn't really matter.
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After numerous story-telling sessions, We had connected all the people who became a part of us separately. In a way, I can't still understand how fate works but it is surprising how six degrees of separation does its magic through an ex, a friend, a colleague, a schoolmate and a relative.
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As my opening line goes, I'm not gonna close this entry with a cheesy line either. I just want to say thank you.
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Thank you God for giving me a hum that finally <i>Echo</i>ed.
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There's a lot of things I still want to write here but I keep on forgetting it. Sorry!
prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-65749721798373640622011-11-26T20:56:00.005+08:002011-11-27T12:17:23.127+08:00Until It Beats No MoreOn Monday, I will be single for two months. The first month had been really hard for me. I didn't get over it unscathed. I've tried different approach to move on but this one is by far the most successful. It's been two weeks since I signed up in a dating/networking sites which I was really trying to avoid. I'm single so it wouldn't hurt, and besides I told myself if ever I get in to a relationship again, I would delete my account there. So there, I've been meeting and talking to a lot of people lately and I must say I'm really enjoying this. And then there's this one person who really captured my attention. The one you're calling DINOsaur. I know I don't have to explain anything but for goodness sake! We are not together! It just happened that we both have the same story. Both left by someone we love during the last week of September and supposedly be turning one by December. Anyway, Why am I writing this? I don't know too. I guess I just have to write something just to clear my mind up. I've been wondering why are you still texting me every now and then after you made it clear that you don't want to hear from me again. I don't know your motives and it's confusing me. You left me like I was nothing to you when I gave you everything of all that I am. I loved you until the very last tear. I don't hate you. I just hate how you treated me after you left me. All those heartbreaking words you said really left a scar on me. But I know how to forgive. That's something you really need to learn. YOU ARE NOT GOD! Lower your pride and learn to forgive. What I went through was really traumatic and I really need someone to help me cope up or else I would have lost it ages ago. Nevertheless, I may change a bit but it never damaged my spirit. I know I will love again. And when that time comes, I won't be scared. I will take risk and I will give him the same treatment as I gave to you. I will make him feel loved and cared for everyday of his life. The one thing you just thrown out because you were so weak to handle it. I know I'm not perfect but I am definitely not the worst and someone knows that. I love you so much that it still hurts every time I think of the things you said to me. I hope you're happy, now that you left me wounded and in tears. I have paid my dues and now we're even. We both wasted each other so I really don't know who is at fault this time. Don't blame me if I wanted to be happy. You know sooner or later I will find someone. I've tried to wait for you but every time I try to show it to you, you shove me further away from you. I wanted to fix us but you tore me to pieces.prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-1325354674394164532011-11-09T23:27:00.001+08:002011-11-09T23:52:56.779+08:00Why?Lord,<br />Last year, you gave me something great. It might be a Christmas gift from you. I know I wasn’t looking that time but it happened. I was so happy but why did you have to take it away after 9 months? If I knew you would take it away, I would’ve returned him to you immediately. Lord, why me? Why do I have to suffer like this? Every time I mask the pain, it just finds its way back and I bounce back to the first day when he left me. This is too much. I beg you to please take it all away or make my heart as hard as a stone. I never knew that loving so much will become this unbearable. Why do you have to test me over and over again? All I wanted is to pass the test, not to perfect it. Take it back. I know I’m not perfect but there are other people who deserve this pain I’m going through. I’ve been a loyal, loving and caring partner for him so why me? Why did you give me a sensitive heart? You could have given me the heart of a criminal but you made me weak. I’m in so much pain right now. Please take me. Lord, stop testing me. I can’t do this anymore. Don’t you think I’ve suffered enough? What did I do to deserve this? Tell me and maybe I will understand. I want my heart to stop beating. Lord, make it all go away please. I’m on my knees now. What else do I have to do? I trust you Lord but please make it bearable. I don’t know if chances still exists coz’ right now I’m so confused. We’re ok one day and then we’re not. You’re making me happy one moment and then you’d take it all back. WHY? Just give me the answers. Talk to me. I’m so tired but you won’t let me give up. Take my life if that’s what you want. I’m ready.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Cedricprince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-25839808667203621602011-11-06T20:19:00.002+08:002011-11-06T22:00:53.760+08:00I'll do it all over again39th Day, Sunday<br /><br />I'm planning to get out of the house anyway so I asked my cousin(Sarah) to watch a movie. Still feeling sick, I took a shower and went out. As I queue to get the tickets I can't help but wish that you were still there beside me. The lady told me that the seats for the movie isn't reserved seating but only guaranteed. I waited for her til it's 4:15pm (5 minutes before the movie starts). Sarah told me that she's going to treat me a popcorn so I said OK. I was surprised to see she was only carrying one bucket of cheese flavored popcorn. I said, "alam mo ba na pag nanunuod kami ni Legenn eh laging dalawa binibili namin?" ( Did you know that every time Legenn and I watch a movie, we always buy two?) and then laughed. As we entered the cinema, I looked straight for seats R19 and R20 (we own those seats) but someone is seating at R19 with R18 (couple) so we had to settle for the seats directly in front of it. We were just in time for the movie because as we took our seats, the opening credits begun to roll. I know we were supposed to watch "Puss in Boots" together but you're not here with me. The movie was funny but at some point it kept on reminding me about you. The first part of the movie showed a tattoo "LEGENDARY" and the magic beans and Sarah laughed. And oh boy, that word popped out a lot on that movie. I still remember how you used to laugh whenever you see "Puss" lick the milk of the glass. I wish I could hear that laughter once again. Anyway, as the film progresses, there were three girls talking loudly near us. I almost wanted to stand up and approach them to tell them to shut up. Last time I was supposed to do that, you shoved me back to my seat. I just let it pass this time. I miss you. BTW, as usual, the popcorn didn't last up to the middle part of the movie and if you were there beside me, my hand will be on your bucket of popcorn. After the movie, I decided to stay at the mall to walk around. I bought a necklace for our ring. If I can't wear it on my finger, at least it's close to my heart. I also had it cleaned so it looks brand new. The saleslady was asking for the cleaning card but I said I lost it when in fact I wanna say, I lost the person who has it. I almost bought the watch I wanted but I have to hold back for another month because I still need to pay something. I'm now wearing the necklace with the ring as a pendant so people will know that I'm waiting for someone. Someone close to my heart. I keep on wondering how our story will end. Will it end like the story of Carrie and Big? amidst the problems they encountered they still ended up together? Can you still remember how I say "through thick and thin" to you? I hope you do. So there, that's how my Sunday went. I still need to recover from a Flu but going back to work tomorrow. I wish you're doing good with your job. Be a good boy as I always knew you were.prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-15545552578331452842011-11-05T11:23:00.003+08:002011-12-02T15:07:29.662+08:00If it takes a lifetimeIt's been 38 days since I last saw your face, last heard your voice and last felt your touch. Frankly, people think I am okay because that's how I want them to see me. But everyday that I am away with you kills me inside. Not knowing what the end holds for me. For now, I really don't have anything to hold on to except the memories we had created together. Thinking about the times how you and I made each other smile without saying a word helps put a smile on my face. I know I have to stop stressing about what could have been because chances are, if it would have been, it should have been. I really miss you a lot and no matter what people say about you not coming back. I'm still hoping that you do. We we're both blinded by what we had that we got lost. Suddenly, waking up every Saturday morning is different. No more post its everywhere, No more morning hugs and kisses and No more popcorn movies. Regrets never came across my mind for because when I'm with you, I have nothing to fear and nothing to worry about. You became a best friend, a confidant, a partner to me. I love looking after you and taking care of you because you were never a brat and it made me feel I am needed in a relationship for the first time. I also love how you throw your tantrums and how you gave me a hard time making it up to you because whenever I put a smile on your face makes all the challenge worth it. We both lost time for some things that we used to have time for. Time for friends, families and personal activities because for us, being together filled it out when we are together. But we were wrong. We both failed at something that I always say the most important and that is communication. It's not always about us exchanging messages every now and then but it's also the time where we should have talked about the problems we are encountering in our relationship. Too bad we just found that out when we broke up. As bad as it may seemed, I really think you needed to release that so we can both fix ourselves. For when the time comes for us to be reunited, we know how to work it out. I've been thinking a lot lately about what happened. Blaming each other wouldn't help ease the situation because it only makes it worse. Pride isn't different because it kills something that we both could possibly have. I love you and I will never get tired of saying that to you. People get angry because they get disappointed all the time and I know that you got disappointed at me too. I should have listened to what you're not saying but I can't do that all the time. You have to speak what's on your mind so I can do something about it. Let's face it, you are still mad at the things I did. That’s why you said some pretty mean things about me but I know you didn't mean it. If I am to fill your shoes, maybe I would feel the same toO. There isn't a night that I pray for a tomorrow when we are in each other’s arms again. I also pray that no matter how that hatred you are feeling, it will be gone soon. I know you have a good heart LNC, being angry all the time is not the real you. I wish one day I could see your smile again when I wake up in the morning and maybe when that time comes, we'll make it perfect. Remember how you played "Don't Matter" by Akon one day I woke up? It should be like that. It doesn't matter if nobody wants to see us together because we got each other. For now I think we both need Time to heal all the wounds we incurred during the battle. Patience for everything that is happening and Forgiveness for what we had done with our relationship. I miss Nemo and I hope you miss your Toyo. I love you and I'm sorry. I don't know if you would read this at all but I have to release how I feel because you won't let me talk to you. For now, I hope you listen to this song.<br /><br />"<span style="font-style:italic;">So baby I will wait for you<br />Cause I don't know what else I can do<br />Don't tell me I ran out of time<br />If it takes the rest of my life<br />Baby I will wait for you<br />If you think I'm fine it just ain't true<br />I really need you in my life<br />No matter what I have to do I'll wait for you</span>"<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw3CJR_cKP9JU7zrXiy8oO46_lu4OhUm8VkpL4bLuZs0XH6Fdy3ci6etVmkJ30Dgnrsvpje1c56ht-s2kKN7g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-45853747421914232792011-09-10T11:14:00.004+08:002011-09-10T11:21:24.902+08:00Emirates to open Dublin next yearDUBAI, U.A.E., 8th September 2011: Emirates announced today that it will begin daily flights to Dublin from January 2012, marking its first route to the Republic of Ireland.<br />The daily service, from 9th January next year, will leave Dubai at 0700hrs and arrive in the Irish capital at 1130hrs. The return flight leaves Dublin at 1255hrs and gets into Dubai at 0025hrs the next day. An Airbus A330-200 will be deployed between Dubai and Dublin, offering First, Business and Economy class.<br />"Dublin will be our 29th route in Europe and Emirates' customers in Ireland who currently travel through some of our UK gateways will be able to fly non-stop to our industry leading hub in Dubai and conveniently connect onwards to our broadening route network," said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. "We see strong potential in Ireland through its industry, technology, tourism and the huge number of Irish nationals living overseas." <br /><br />Ireland has a population of around 4.5 million, but it's estimated more than 15 times that live overseas, including somewhere in the region of 80,000 Irish nationals in Australia and about 5,000 in the UAE. Other key markets are predicted to include Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, South Africa, Hong Kong and New Zealand. <br /><br />The Republic is a popular tourist destination and last year received 6.7 million visitors, drawn by the rich ancient history, spectacular countryside, traditional Irish music, thousands of miles of scenic coastline and renowned fresh air.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGqL3qtfdERr0Ombl7OUZAFNWKUnjsMsTKCPMIXbpJL3RGxxIB3LT7FoPIwii48HYeAa6YnKX9SFjjXBokgO2_ctYq9cxY1sEhf3nlmeeXn8ou9g_YB0Tegt_-roYwvZt7n7qiclry8g/s1600/P1010988.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGqL3qtfdERr0Ombl7OUZAFNWKUnjsMsTKCPMIXbpJL3RGxxIB3LT7FoPIwii48HYeAa6YnKX9SFjjXBokgO2_ctYq9cxY1sEhf3nlmeeXn8ou9g_YB0Tegt_-roYwvZt7n7qiclry8g/s320/P1010988.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650565191056862930" /></a><br /><br />“We are delighted to welcome Emirates Airline to Dublin,” said Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) Chief Executive Declan Collier. “The significant improvements we have made to our facilities in recent years, including the opening of a new passenger terminal, was a major factor in helping to win this new business and we look forward to a successful partnership with our newest customer.”<br />Emirates SkyCargo is already active in Ireland, mostly carrying goods through Manchester, and with 14 tonnes of bellyhold capacity becoming available on each passenger flight, activity in the market will intensify. Pharmaceuticals, which make up nearly a quarter of Ireland's exports, are expected to be amongst the commodities carried, along with electronics. <br /><br />With a fleet of 157 aircraft and the largest A380 operator in the world, Emirates currently flies to 114 destinations in 67 countries. <br /><br />Services to Basra, Geneva and Copenhagen have already started this year. Flights to St Petersburg begin on 1st November with Baghdad following suit as of 13th November. Rio and Buenos Aires become new links into South America from 3rd January 2012.<br /><br />Source:<a href="http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=711393&offset=0"> Emirates.com</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-48925528150408511152011-04-07T14:49:00.001+08:002011-04-07T14:53:10.876+08:00Emirates to Buenos Aires via GIG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha971d2-nGE-pHppbfHxxWZp0mlwhuydmlgjzDZC9cHMWcQSGEIk13WhousWlpEv6cuotS0r4hbBbR0TuSytgG0C9IRjb1qzCqJ7irzYlL7hvsOTxhMFH0FB2L8tc8PZ77g-W-o7SyABw/s1600/buenos1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha971d2-nGE-pHppbfHxxWZp0mlwhuydmlgjzDZC9cHMWcQSGEIk13WhousWlpEv6cuotS0r4hbBbR0TuSytgG0C9IRjb1qzCqJ7irzYlL7hvsOTxhMFH0FB2L8tc8PZ77g-W-o7SyABw/s320/buenos1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592731085269372498" /></a><br /><br /><br />Emirates will start daily services to Buenos Aires via Rio de Janeiro from January 3, 2012.<br /><br />The service will be operated by a B777-300ER with eight First Class private suites, 42 lie-flat Business seats and 304 Economy seats.<br /><br />HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, said both cities are renowned as world-class leisure destinations as well as important business and trading centres. <br /><br />"Our research has shown that there is a high demand for these cities from across our network," he said. <br /><br />"Our first service to Argentina is a much-anticipated addition to our network which will open important new markets for us."<br /> <br />Brazil has been part of the Emirates network since 2007 when it began flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo. <br /><br />With the country set to host both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics, Brazil will be further catapulted into the world’s spotlight - an additional allure for the sports sponsorship-loving airline.<br /><br />EK 247 will leave Dubai daily at 0705hrs and arrive at Rio’s Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport at 1535hrs. <br /><br />It will depart Rio at 1720hrs, arriving at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) at 1930hrs. <br /><br />From Buenos Aires, EK248 departs at 2130hrs, arriving in Rio at 0120hrs the next day. The aircraft will depart Rio at 0255hours, arriving in Dubai at 2235hrs.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.businesstraveller.com/middle-east/news/emirates-to-fly-daily-to-buenos-aires-via-rio">Businesstraveller</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-22787414907614347242011-03-24T14:40:00.001+08:002011-03-24T14:43:07.171+08:00Austria is refusing for Emirates' landing rightsAustria’s air traffic control centre has rejected Emirates Airline’s bid to almost double its daily flights to Vienna under its planned summer flight schedule, amid a wider row between Austrian Airlines and the Dubai carrier over access to the European market.<br />Emirates, the Arab world’s largest airline, had planned to increase lights on the route to 13 a week from March 27 in response to high customer demand, but the request was denied by Austrian authorities over what Emirates has called a “technical disagreement.”<br />The state-backed carrier told Arabian Business it is still in talks with Austrian authorities to secure the landing slots and is optimistic of the outcome.<br />“Emirates is confident that from 27th March 2011, a total of 13 flights per week will be operated from Vienna to Dubai in response to a high demand for our services,” a spokesperson said. <br /><br />“Talks continue with the Austrian authorities to resolve a technical disagreement concerning the air services agreement between the UAE and Austria and our additional flights, which passengers have booked on, Emirates has invested in promoting and hired new staff for.”<br /> <br />The refusal follows explosive comments from the co-chairman of Austrian Airlines (AUA) who this week accused Emirates of leveraging its state links to undercut its European rival.<br />“It’s not a match of airline against airline – it’s a game between a state and AUA,” Peter Malanik told Austria’s Kurier newspaper Tuesday.<br />“The hub Dubai is being expanded regardless of the project’s profitability. It’s just about the location. The owner is also the lawmaker, the regulator, it owns the airline and the airport and is in charge of air traffic monitoring. It also provides the kerosene. Money doesn’t matter.”<br />Malanik said labour rights rules and consumer protection regulations in Europe prevented the region’s airlines from being able to compete fairly with Gulf carriers.<br />“The situation is similar to the production of T-shirts using child labour. AUA would need to hire 1,000 staff from Bangladesh immediately to be able to compete. Do we want that? Certainly not,” he said. <br /><br />Austrian Airlines is one of a number of European carriers, including Air France KLM, British Airways and its parent company, Lufthansa – which earlier this year was accused of lobbying its government to stop Emirates securing new landing slots - to call for curbs on the expansion of Gulf carriers on long-haul routes.<br />The carriers claim Gulf airline use unfair subsidies to finance aircraft deals and to take market share from existing airlines.<br />A number of US and European airlines are impacted by a so-called 'home market rule,' which states that countries where Boeing and Airbus build aircraft cannot use export credit agencies to help their carriers buy passenger airliners.<br />The rule, which impacts carriers in the US, UK and France, among others, is seen as offering an unfair advantage to Gulf carriers unaffected by the law.<br />Malanik said AUA had scrapped flight routes to Mauritius and Australia due to competition from Emirates.<br />“[The airline’s] next target is to kill our link to Bangkok," he added.<br /><br />Emirates Airline’s president Tim Clark said in February that European carriers must address their own failing business strategies rather than attacking the growth of Gulf airlines.<br />“It has taken European carriers donkeys’ years to adapt their business models to the changing dynamics of global civil aviation,” he said. “They haven’t been able to align their traffic flows to what is going on, whereas we have.”<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.arabianbusiness.com/austria-rejects-emirates-bid-for-vienna-landing-rights-389533.html">arabianbusiness.com</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-74479624003907262042011-03-22T15:40:00.000+08:002011-03-22T15:42:13.140+08:00QR's A380 First ClassQatar Airways has reversed course and will include first-class cabins on its coming fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos to try to woo wealthy leisure and business travellers.<br /><br />Airline officials are tight-lipped about what offerings will be in store for the airline's version of the double-decker aircraft, but passengers choosing to fly first class will be chauffeured to the plane in BMW 7 Series cars.<br /><br />Qatar Airways will compete directly with the A380s operated by Emirates Airline, with their enclosed suites and showers, and Singapore Airlines, where first-class travellers are treated to a full-sized bed, desk, seats and personal storage.<br /><br />The plans come as the Doha-based airline carries out a wide-ranging programme elsewhere in its fleet to rely only on business and economy cabins as the global economy recovers from the recent downturn.<br /><br />The A380 "will be the only model in our fleet which will have a first-class cabin", Akbar al Baker, the chief executive of Qatar Airways, said last week.<br /><br />Mr al Baker added the premium cabin would have eight seats in first class from a total of 517.<br /><br />A typical layout on the A380 accommodates 525 passengers, with 10 first, 76 business, and 439 economy-class seats, Airbus said.<br /><br />But the European aircraft maker has long marketed the superjumbo as having enormous potential for customising to an airline's specifications. The superjumbo's size led to Airbus at one stage touting the scope for features such as relaxation areas, bars, duty-free shops and beauty salons.<br /><br />Configurations for the world's largest commercial airliner vary widely, from Korean Air's 407-passenger fit-out to the all-economy set-up for 840 passengers planned by Air Austral, a carrier based in the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean.<br /><br /><br />In terms of luxury appeal, Air France installed an electronic art gallery exclusively for first class and business class on its A380s, while Virgin Atlantic has said it plans to put casinos, double beds and gymnasiums on its superjumbos.<br /><br />Qatar has ordered five of the jets, which cost about US$300 million (Dh1.1 billion) each before standard industry discounts, and plans to order several more, possibly this year, Mr al Baker has said.<br /><br />It has one of the fastest-growing fleets in the world with 93 jets, up from 80 one year ago.<br /><br />First-class cabins are not being installed on its new Boeing 777s and are being removed from its fleet of Airbus A330s. In 2009, the airline ripped out the first-class lounges on its Airbus A340-600 jets to make more room for economy seats, with plans to eventually retire the planes.<br /><br />The appeal of flying the A380 has led passengers to pay a premium for the flights, with Emirates charging nearly Dh40,000 for first-class travel between Dubai and New York.<br /><br />The first commercial flight of the A380, by Singapore Airlines in October 2007, included a charity auction for seats. Passengers reportedly spent between $560 and $100,000 for the short flight between Singapore and Sydney.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.thenational.ae/business/aviation/qatar-to-give-superjumbo-quality-touch">thenational.ae</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-46543169884630828452011-03-22T15:32:00.002+08:002011-03-22T15:39:34.734+08:00Etihad to start flights to MLEEtihad Airways announced today that it will commence operations to Malé, the capital city of the Republic of Maldives, on November 1, subject to government approval.<br /><br />Etihad will operate a daily return service from its home base in Abu Dhabi to Malé International Airport, operating Airbus A320 aircraft on the route, configured with two cabins and offering 1,904 seats each week.<br /><br />James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: "Malé is the gateway to the premium leisure destination, the Maldive Islands, and given the strong increase in visitation numbers we are seeing in the market, the time is right to launch services to this popular holiday destination.”<br /><br />Mr Hogan said the commencement of the services in November was perfectly timed to coincide with the start of the busy Northern winter period.<br /><br />“We expect the services will appeal to UAE leisure travellers, as well as customers from our major European markets, particularly with the strong connectivity options on offer and following the additional frequencies that will come online on a number of our key European routes this summer,” he said.<br /><br />“Etihad’s schedule, which offers an attractive afternoon arrival and evening departure, has been carefully designed to offer customers maximum leisure time at their destination. In fact, European travellers can take advantage of our overnight flights in both directions, offering them a full extra day in the Maldives.”<br /><br />The Maldives is made up of close to 1,200 islands grouped into natural atolls; including 200 inhabited islands and 97 resort islands, with a population of close to 300,000 people*. The region features deep blue seas, sandy beaches and turquoise reefs, and with its tropical climate and warm temperatures year round, is a renowned honeymoon and leisure destination.<br /><br /><br /><br />Etihad Holidays has special packages on offer for the most spectacular of the islands. Offering a wide range of experiences for all budgets, Etihad Holidays has developed tailored packages for honeymooners or families, sun worshippers or divers. The packages include flights, hotel accommodation and island transfers. For further information, call 800 2324 or visit an Etihad shop for more details.<br /><br />Etihad Guest Members who book early and fly during the first 30 days of operation will be rewarded with twice as many Etihad Guest Miles. For further information, go to etihad.com. Terms and conditions apply.<br /><br />Malé will become the 67th destination on Etihad’s global network.<br /><br />EY 278 AUH - MLE 0915 1430 4hrs 15mins<br />EY 279 MLE - AUH 2040 0005+1 4hrs 25mins<br /><br />source: <a href="http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=route-planning-and-tourism&article=etihad-to-commence-services-to-the-maldives&utm_source=googleNews&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=news_feed">arabianaerospace.aero</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/5097474/">airliners.net forum</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-78061235093109091602011-02-15T23:37:00.001+08:002011-02-15T23:39:39.247+08:00Emirates is going for A350-1000 instead of A350-900Emirates is considering swapping its order for 50 Airbus A350-900s to A350-1000s as Airbus works on finalising design of the stretched variant.<br />In November 2007, the carrier ordered 70 A350 XWBs, initially specifying 50 of the baseline -900s and 20 -1000s. But Emirates president Tim Clark says over the last three years the carrier's network has matured to the point where it "can no longer tolerate anything under 300" seats.<br />Emirates is slated to take 290-seat A350-900s from April 2015. The A350-1000s would be a better fit, but the longer wait must also be considered.<br />"It [the -900] is now appearing too small," says Clark. "So we may slip the order to the -1000, but the -1000 hasn't been frozen yet. We haven't decided quite yet which one we'll take. We're actually playing around with how this order fits."<br /><br />The A350-900 is scheduled to enter service in 2013, while Airbus has provided a 2015 entry into service date for -1000 stretch. Clark says the only option if Emirates wants to take A350s in 2015 is to stick with the -900.<br />Delivery dates for the A350-1000 are not likely to be firmed up until the design is frozen, which could take time as airlines continue to press Airbus for changes. Clark says with the current design the -1000 will not have a range or payload comparable to the Boeing 777-300ER.<br />"Airbus compares the -1000 to the 777-300ER. I've told them in no uncertain terms it does not. I see it as a 320-, 330-seater which will be very economical on missions up to 10 or 12 hours," he says. "The notion that it would fly from Singapore to European gateways in the winter months with 100 knots on the nose is a bit of an ask. We've suggested they need to come to grips with that, which means they need to increase the takeoff weight and they need to increase propulsion."<br />The aircraft is slated to be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines but Clark is "not sure they will do the job".<br />If its -900s are delayed beyond 2015 or it elects to wait for the -1000, Emirates can avail of the "safety net" of 30 additional 777-300ERs ordered last year. The airline's original thinking was for the A350-900s to replace its 777-200s, A330-200s and A340-300s, but it has the flexibility to retain these aircraft for longer.<br />In 2007 the airline ordered 70 A350 XWBs: 50 -900s and 20 -1000s<br /><br />src: <a href="http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/02/15/353202/emirates-looking-at-skipping-a350-900-for-1000.html">flightglobal.com</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-2870174147428855062011-02-09T23:42:00.000+08:002011-02-09T23:44:07.230+08:00Emirates - Airline of the Year!!DUBAI, U.A.E., 9th February 2011: Emirates has been conferred the prestigious ‘Airline of the Year’ award for 2011 by the leading industry title Air Transport World, in recognition of the Dubai-based carrier’s “strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, trendsetting customer service and superb financial performance”.<br />Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, received the award at a gala dinner in Washington D.C. on 8th February 2011. <br />“The last few years have been among the most demanding in our industry’s history but despite the challenges, we have kept our focus on delivering the very highest standards of product, passenger comfort and operational efficiency,” said Tim Clark. “This recognition is testament to our commitment to innovation and service excellence as we continue to grow our global network and offer customers more opportunities to discover the world from Dubai.”<br /><br />“Customers have a choice to fly Emirates, given that more than 125 airlines serve Dubai. The route network appeals to travellers not only in the UAE, but to those in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America who value the efficiency and connectivity of the Dubai hub,” said Perry Flint, Editorial Director for ATW. <br />“A cornerstone of EK's (Emirates’) success has been a relentless drive for cabin innovation not just in premium class but in economy,” added Flint. “The decision to award Emirates ‘Airline of the Year’ is in recognition for its strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, its trendsetting customer service and its superb financial performance including a 22-year consecutive annual profit streak.”<br />Since launching services in 1985, Emirates has grown into one of the largest and most dynamic airlines in the world, transforming Dubai into a world-class hub for global air travel. The airline is a leader in developing flexible air routings that save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. These advances, combined with a host of other achievements have resulted in more than 400 international awards recognising the airline in almost every category.<br />Some of the Emirates’ pioneering innovations include becoming the first airline to introduce individual seat back videos and to enable passengers to make authorised onboard mobile phone calls. Emirates' flagship A380s are the only commercial aircraft to feature onboard Shower Spas for First Class passengers.<br />The airline has experienced rapid and consistent growth, above 20 per cent a year on average. Financially self-sustained and unprotected, Emirates carried 27.5 million passengers in the 2009-10 financial year – almost 4.7 million more than the previous 12 months.<br />Emirates currently flies to 110 cities in 66 countries across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia-Pacific. So far this year, the airline has launched a new route to Basra, Iraq on 2nd February and will start new services to Geneva on 1st June and Copenhagen on 1st August.<br /><br />SRC: <a href="http://emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=636593&offset=0">Emirates.com</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-35955749852279357822011-01-21T19:15:00.000+08:002011-01-21T19:17:00.288+08:00GVA first then CPH (EK Routes)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUEcMPJbjgW0w1Ta18hmfsRNvylXA4AyoaR8xSxc68SlKaDTdxXBYRG2B0PeeM0yWwyh8SCfYs0Z8FsNOVf2NP1TxM_2NXne5MSmapjTkbOc1S3nQl5uvleDpCulxNauOG29V82w7OA8/s1600/geneva-large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUEcMPJbjgW0w1Ta18hmfsRNvylXA4AyoaR8xSxc68SlKaDTdxXBYRG2B0PeeM0yWwyh8SCfYs0Z8FsNOVf2NP1TxM_2NXne5MSmapjTkbOc1S3nQl5uvleDpCulxNauOG29V82w7OA8/s320/geneva-large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564596633306254018" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Award-winning airline launches its second destination in Switzerland<br />DUBAI, U.A.E., 1st December 2010: Emirates will be increasing its commitment to Switzerland on 1st June 2011 with the launch of non-stop, daily flights between Dubai and Geneva. <br /><br />Geneva, one of the most important banking and financial cities in the world, will become Emirates’ 111th international destination and its 26th destination in Europe. Geneva is also the home to over 300 international governmental and non-governmental organisations, such as the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).<br /><br />“Switzerland has been part of the Emirates network since 1992, when we began flights from Dubai to Zurich. The announcement of Geneva as our newest European destination underlines our commitment to this important country,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group. <br /><br />“Our research has shown that there is a high demand for this route from across our network, from both the business sector, particularly financial, and the leisure travellers who are looking for both summer relaxation and winter sports,” added Sheikh Ahmed. <br /><br />Starting 1st June 2011, EK 089 will leave Dubai each day at 0855hrs and arrive in Geneva at 1410hrs. From Geneva, EK 090 departs at 1540hrs, arriving in Dubai at 2359hrs. <br /><br />The service will be operated with a combination of Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, in a three-class configuration, offering Private Suites in First Class, lie-flat seats in Business Class, and a spacious cabin in Economy Class. <br /><br />Passengers in all classes can enjoy Emirates’ award-winning ice (information, communication, entertainment) Digital Widescreen inflight entertainment system, which features over 1,200 channels of the latest blockbuster movies, TV programmes and music from around the world. <br /><br />In addition to the entertainment, passengers can enjoy the delicacies from a gourmet menu served to them by Emirates Cabin Crew from over 120 nations including Switzerland. <br /> <br />Emirates expects to use the full 15-20-tonne cargo capacity per flight and will be transporting valuable cargo such as luxury watches and high-end fashion goods; diplomatic cargo and relief shipments for the International Red Cross; as well as chemicals, pharma products and electronics. <br /><br />Emirates currently offers double-daily flights between Dubai and Zurich.<br /><br />emirates.comprince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-29650262002774224672011-01-21T14:48:00.001+08:002011-01-21T14:52:53.212+08:00EK is doing it again!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nLdlaaD73IgYTmpQiSeHF7XkfAdQLvEqMrNYllIk_DULiJe3w2zgrvy9rnGgGAe74ARZ1qAFxggKRoyRVUZkn8YwsvggrtRj23hYwhQ6zaM5jsnzbvuQjzOR9_1LV37H-6JEshrNtHE/s1600/Copenhagen+Denmark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nLdlaaD73IgYTmpQiSeHF7XkfAdQLvEqMrNYllIk_DULiJe3w2zgrvy9rnGgGAe74ARZ1qAFxggKRoyRVUZkn8YwsvggrtRj23hYwhQ6zaM5jsnzbvuQjzOR9_1LV37H-6JEshrNtHE/s320/Copenhagen+Denmark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564528506658150194" /></a><br />Denmark to become the 67th country served by Emirates<br /><br /><br />DUBAI, U.A.E., 20th January 2011: Emirates is set to add a new European country to its ever expanding route network when the Dubai-based international airline launches non-stop, daily flights to Copenhagen in Denmark on 1st August. <br /><br />Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital city which attracts 1.3 million tourists a year, will become the Emirates’ 112th international destination and the 27th destination in Europe.<br /><br />“Copenhagen is an important hub for the whole of Scandinavia and the launch of our non-stop service will open up a new market for Emirates. It will also offer Denmark’s businesses with easy connections to previously untapped markets,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group. “Dubai and Copenhagen both have a strong maritime and trading tradition and Emirates is looking forward to adding this dynamic city to our European network and also welcoming Denmark as the 67th country that we fly to from Dubai.” <br /><br />Starting 1st August 2011, EK 151 will leave Dubai each day at 0830hrs and arrive in Copenhagen at 1310hrs. From Copenhagen, EK 152 departs at 1455hrs, arriving in Dubai at 2315hrs. <br /><br />Emirates will be operating an Airbus A330-200 on the Copenhagen route in a three-class configuration. On board, passengers can enjoy the delicacies from the exclusive menu served to them by Emirates’ cabin crew from over 120 nations. <br /><br />Passengers on all Emirates’ flights also have the added bonus of extra baggage allowance with 30 kilogrammes for those travelling in Economy, 40 kilogrammes for Business and 50 kilogrammes for First Class. <br /><br />Copenhagen, with a population 1.2 million people in the metropolitan area, has a compact city centre which has developed into a major regional centre of culture, business, media and science. <br /><br />Copenhagen is the third new route announced by Emirates for 2011, following Basra on 2nd February and Geneva on 1st June.prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-62364291976069073142010-12-07T20:46:00.001+08:002010-12-07T20:47:59.879+08:00Moveover LH - EK (LH's petition to block EK in CanadaGermany’s Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline, is encouraging Canadian authorities to block Emirate Airline’s bid to expand the number of flights it operates to Canada, the vice chairman of the Dubai-based carrier told Arabian Business.<br />“They are targeting Emirates, being egged on by Lufthansa… It is purely the protection of Air Canada,” Maurice Flanagan, vice chairman of Emirates Airline, told Arabian Business of Canadian authorities refusal to allow the Dubai-based carrier to increase the number of flights it operates to Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.<br />“We have perfect open skies to the United States, we can fly anywhere we wish with any capacity and any frequency so we go to New York, San Francisco, Los Angles they are all non-stop. Canada we are restricted to three flights a week [which is] absolutely ridiculous when the market is there for double daily Toronto, double daily Vancouver, and double daily Calgary. The market is there,” Flanagan added.<br />The breakdown of talks between the two governments in October has resulted in the deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, with the UAE recently increasing visa restrictions for Canadian visitors.<br /><br />While Canada has said the current number of flights are enough to service the market between the two countries, Flanagan disagreed: “They know it’s simply not true, there are 26,000 Canadians working here, enormous trade between just Dubai, not just the UAE, that’s ten times as much with Switzerland but they’ve given Switzerland open skies, all in protection of Air Canada.”<br />Canadians travelling to the Middle East currently have to transit through major European airports, such as Frankfurt, which is the main hub for Germany’s Lufthansa. Lufthansa and Air Canada are linked through their membership of the Star Alliance airline association.<br />“(Air Canada) would rather its passengers be diverted through hubs in Europe to access these destinations; no matter how inconvenient, costly or time-consuming… Why should Canadian consumers be dictated to by the narrow interests of Air Canada’s and its fellow Star Alliance member Lufthansa?” Emirates said in a press brochure issued last month.<br />Looking to the future, Flanagan believes the issue is no longer just about landing right and is now a bigger diplomatic issue: “It is heavily political now; we are almost out of the picture.”<br />GCC airlines, such as Etihad, Dubai’s Emirates and Qatar Airways have recently been criticised by European airlines, which say government subsidies and access to cheap financing have allowed Gulf carriers to expand rapidly.<br />Emirates overtook Lufthansa last year as the biggest carrier on international flights, following a sixfold increase in traffic since 2000, when it ranked 24th.<br /><br />src:<a href="http://www.arabianbusiness.com/lufthansa-encouraging-canada-block-emirates-expansion-claims-flanagan-365633.html">http://www.arabianbusiness.com/lufthansa-encouraging-canada-block-emirates-expansion-claims-flanagan-365633.html</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-11697659385001287642010-12-03T15:46:00.002+08:002010-12-03T15:51:43.417+08:00EK ramps up flights to EUI just found out yesterday that Emirates will add GVA (Geneva, Switzerland) to it's EU network. Being the second route to Switzerland after ZRH (Zurich, Switzerland). The flight will commence on June next year utilizing the 77W/77ER equipment. <br /><br />In addition to this EK also ramps up its services to SIN, SYD, and HAM.<br /><br />Dubai – Bangkok eff 30MAY11 28th weekly frequency resumes, EK374/375 operates Daily instead of Day x6<br />Dubai – Hamburg eff 01SEP11 Increase from 1 to 2 Daily. 2nd Daily flight operates with 3-class 777-200ER<br />EK059 DXB0900 – 1340HAM 773 D<br />EK061 DXB1500 – 1940HAM 772 D<br />EK060 HAM1525 – 2340DXB 773 D<br />EK062 HAM2125 – 0540+1DXB 772 D<br />Dubai – Sydney eff 02OCT11 2nd Daily nonstop service (3rd Daily overall) to be resumed<br />EK414 DXB0140 – 2230SYD 77W D<br />EK415 SYD0600 – 1330DXB 77W D 03OCT11-<br />Dubai – Singapore eff 30OCT11 Introduction of 3rd Daily NONSTOP with 3-class 777-300ER (non-suite; overall SIN service increase to 4 Daily)<br />EK354 DXB0325 – 1445SIN 77W D<br />EK355 SIN0200 – 0510DXB 77W D<br /><br />Source:<a href="http://airlineroute.net/2010/11/30/ek-s11-update2/">http://airlineroute.net/2010/11/30/ek-s11-update2/</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-7198321482424046742010-11-30T19:50:00.001+08:002010-11-30T19:52:42.601+08:00Emirates asks Airbus for longer-range A350I've been very busy with work that's why I'm not able to update this blog anymore. But since my friend Twisted Dichotomy updated hers, I'll update mine too... =)<br /><br />For now, update about EK =) Happy Landings! <br /><br /><br />Emirates, the world's biggest airline by international traffic, urged Airbus SAS to boost the range of the biggest version of its new A350 wide-body plane as Boeing ponders a redesign of the competing 777 model.<br /><br />Emirates, whose outstanding orders for the 777 will make it the twin-jet's biggest user, needs higher-capacity aircraft for its longest intercontinental routes, Tim Clark, the Dubai-based airline's president, said today in an interview in Paris.<br /><br />Clark has ordered 20 350-seat A350-1000s, a model he says can't reach Los Angeles from Dubai in the three-class layout that Emirates prefers. The Boeing planes that it currently uses on the route are based on a less efficient 20-year-old design, with the 354-seat 777-300ER at the limits of its range, curbing the payload, and the 777-200LR limited to 266 people.<br /><br />Advertisement: Story continues below<br />"We're finding that the smallest aircraft that's useful to us needs to be 340 seats," Clark said. "We're trying to persuade Airbus to realign the A350-1000 more toward the ER, increasing both its capacity and its range."<br /><br />With the A350-1000 still undergoing development and not due for delivery to Emirates until 2015, Toulouse, France-based Airbus may still be able to reconfigure elements of the design. Airbus spokesman Stefan Schaffrath declined to comment today.<br /><br />Emirates has ordered a total of 70 A350s, including 50 of the -900 variant, which can fly 200 miles further than the -1000 but which carries only 300 people in the three-class configuration. The biggest Arab airline also has options on an additional 50 A350s and signed a letter of intent firming up 30 of those in 2008.<br /><br />777 Revamp<br /><br />Clark said Emirates is equally interested in a new 777 if Boeing revamps the model enough to deliver significant savings.<br /><br />With its 787 Dreamliner yet to enter service, Boeing plans to decide next year whether to commit to a full redesign for the 777 or build a new wing to boost performance, something the Chicago-based manufacturer began discussing in June 2009.<br /><br />"We would like to see an aircraft that's lighter, with or without composites, and more fuel efficient," Clark said, adding that the plane would need to fly from Dubai to Los Angeles in 16 1/2 hours with a payload of 35 to 40 metric tons, compared with a maximum 30 tons today. "It's a big ask. In the end they'll come up with something, but I doubt they'll quite achieve that."<br /><br />'Room for Both'<br /><br />Clark said Emirates may place more orders for both the A350 and the 777 for use on its longest routes if the competing aircraft are developed to its satisfaction.<br /><br />"There's room for both planes, quite frankly," he said.<br /><br />For Boeing, a revamped or all-new 777 would fill a gap in its lineup above the 290-seat Dreamliner. Emirates has about 90 777s in operation or on order, making it the model's top user.<br /><br />Boeing is regularly seeking the input of Emirates and other customers and has the time "to make the right product decisions" that are aligned with available technologies and airlines' needs, said Jim Proulx, a spokesman in Seattle, home to the company's commercial headquarters.<br /><br />"We are committed to maintaining our leadership in this segment and providing customers a product offering to do that for another 20 years or longer, whether it is a 777 derivative or possible new airplane," Proulx said.<br /><br />Airbus's A380 superjumbo may also feature in Emirates' reckoning on very-long-haul flights as the aircraft's weight is gradually reduced, Clark said. The Dubai-Los Angeles route is within the model's range, according to the Airbus Website.<br /><br />Emirates will introduce the A380 to Tokyo's Narita airport as soon as next September, when it begins taking the next batch of six to nine jets, due for delivery through March 2012, the CEO said. That will take the fleet to between 21 and 24 planes.<br /><br />Bookings remain "very strong" on routes already served by the A380 and show no sign of suffering from the Nov. 4 engine blowout on a Qantas Airways Ltd. plane powered by Rolls-Royce Group Plc turbines. Emirates' superjumbos are equipped with engines from a General Electric Co.-Pratt & Whitney venture.prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-89098813266844988512010-11-08T15:31:00.000+08:002010-11-08T15:32:41.223+08:00EK near miss at DXBA major air disaster was averted on Sunday morning in Dubai when an Emirates flight took off mere seconds after touching down because another carrier was already on the same runway.<br /><br />"Emirates flight EK523 from Trivandrum to Dubai landed at 0722 on November 7, 2010. The aircraft initiated a go-around sequence at the time of landing, after momentarily touching the runway. This is a standard procedure initiated by crew or Air Traffic Control to ensure the safe operation of the flight," said an Emirates spokesperson.<br /><br />"The safety of our passengers and crew is of paramount importance and will not be compromised,” the spokesperson added.<br /><br />The near miss involved flight number EK523, arriving at 7am from the South Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram. A passenger onboard the carrier confirmed the incident with Emirates 24|7, saying the pilot made this announcement over the public address system.<br /><br />Dr Ashok D, 43, who was aboard the A330-200 flight, said: “The flight had already been delayed considering we were scheduled to arrive at 6.20am, but made landing at 7am. Yet, as soon as the plane touched down, it was airborne again within seconds.<br /><br />“Many passengers were still asleep at the time, but the few of us who were awake were quite alarmed by this as the plane took off at a very steep angle – almost 45 degrees.<br /><br />“It was within five minutes that the pilot announced over the PA system, apologising for the inconvenience, and saying that because there was another plane already on the runway, he was forced to take off immediately.”<br /><br />Dr Ashok said the plane circled the airspace for another 20 minutes, before it landed “in a different area from where we normally land; the bus ride to Terminal 3 took another 20 minutes”.<br /><br />When contacted, both Emirates airline and Dubai Airports said they are investigating the matter.<br /><br />“All of us are grateful to the pilot’s vigilance, because had he hesitated even for a second, who knows what could have happened,” the passenger stated.<br /><br />source: <a href="http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/emirates-plane-in-near-miss-at-dubai-airport-2010-11-07-1.314446">http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/emirates-plane-in-near-miss-at-dubai-airport-2010-11-07-1.314446</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-31780792838610839782010-10-28T16:14:00.004+08:002010-10-28T17:27:48.414+08:00Solo Online Model SearchI'm helping out a friend (the photographer) and his friend (the model) win a contest. Just simply rate the photo on the link below and that's it (make sure its 5 stars! :D).<br />You may need to register to vote. You can also leave a comment if you like. Voting ends on November 15. You can use multiple emails if you have more than one. Anyway, Here is the link for their entry. =)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.solo.com.ph/modelsearch/gallery/teachers-pet">http://www.solo.com.ph/modelsearch/gallery/teachers-pet</a><br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />-princedevy-<br /><br />Note:<br /><br />Email confirmation might take some time to appear on your inbox.prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-79500348780729768912010-10-27T17:53:00.003+08:002010-10-27T18:00:05.289+08:00Property/ies For SaleMy Friend's Family have decided to go back to the United States for medical reasons. They are selling their properties here in the Philippines. The sooner it gets sold, the better. <br /><br />If you know someone who might be interested, or if you are interested, please leave a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible<br /><br />Here are the details<br /><br />Here are the pictures of the house and lot for sale in Tagaytay! =)|| Tagaytay House and Lot for Sale!! Everything in the house goes with the house! Fully furnished, 4 bedrooms, 2 common bathrooms, 1 master bedroom, 1 master bathroom, kitchen, living/dining room, dirty kitchen, appliances all in! Washer/Dryer... complete!<br /><br />For photos, please click the link below:<br /><br /><a href="http://garciaproperties.multiply.com/">http://garciaproperties.multiply.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Also for sale: A Toyota Altis and a Toyota Innovaprince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-40807030694267286922010-10-25T12:36:00.001+08:002010-10-25T12:41:00.697+08:00Emirates to fly A380 to Munich from next yearI've been very very busy lately so I can't blog much about my personal life but I can still update you about the industry. =)<br /><br />Dr Michael Kerkloh, CEO of Munich International Airport, said that Emirates airline plans to launch Airbus A380 flights from Dubai to Munich next year.<br /><br />He said that the airports in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the most modern and the best in the Gulf and the world, attributing that to the vision of leadership.<br /><br />He said in an exclusive interview with Wam that Abu Dhabi International Airport has achieved a giant leap in the growth of travel and air cargo from Abu Dhabi to the world after the construction of the third terminal building for passengers and that the co-operation projects with Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) have yielded positive results, notably, the co-operation in expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport.<br /><br />Kerkloh noted that "we are willing to put our expertise to develop the airports of the emirate of Abu Dhabi in the next stage", adding that the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai have placed themselves in prominent places on the world map thanks to the development of their airports as per the latest international standards and regulations.<br /><br />Kerkloh expressed his wish for further co-operation with the airports' authorities in the UAE in the next stage.<br /><br />"We will put our technical expertise and human resources to provide the country's needs in this area," he added.<br /><br />He explained that Munich International Airport Company operates from Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman where a number of advisors work through the company's regional office in Abu Dhabi.<br /><br />Kerkloh pointed out that there is strong demand from national carriers and the Gulf on the Munich International Airport, which he described as the region’s gateway to Germany and the European continent.<br /><br />He said translation services are provided free to visitors through the Arab-Bavaria Friendship Society in Bavaria and the allocation of restaurants offering Arab halal food, in addition to the presence of a mosque at the Munich International Airport.<br /><br />Kerkloh stressed Etihad Airways has become a major player in the tourism and travel in Europe and surpassed the majority of major companies due to its success in the transport of passengers from European cities to the Middle East, through the airports of Munich and Abu Dhabi.<br /><br />He said the international airport of Munich took part in the construction operations of the new building in Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal 2 for Etihad Airways.<br /><br />Kerkloh said that the Munich airport carried out the latest programme on running the airports in the world in the new building of Abu Dhabi International Airport.<br /><br />SRC:<a href="http://www.emirates247.com/business/economy-finance/emirates-to-fly-a380-to-munich-from-next-year-2010-10-23-1.307855">http://www.emirates247.com/business/economy-finance/emirates-to-fly-a380-to-munich-from-next-year-2010-10-23-1.307855</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-9446326802882232702010-10-15T14:58:00.002+08:002010-10-15T15:29:57.873+08:00Early Christmas Present from Tim Clark!Emirates Airlines, the Dubai-based airline, wants to buy a total of 120 Airbus A380s. These suckers have an average price tag of $325 mln a pop. Assuming they pay list price, that would total a cool EUR 28 bln….<br /><br />Emirates also says it is working with Boeing on replacing its fleet of 777s.<br /><br />These things take years to build, so any immediate impact on the euro would be modest, but it would be a macro plus for the euro zone if it comes to fruition.<br /><br />src:http://www.forexlive.com/138688/all/emirates-wants-to-buy-120-super-jumbosprince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-2548107361981652432010-09-10T18:26:00.001+08:002010-09-10T18:28:51.851+08:00Good News for EK FA wannabe's<span style="font-weight:bold;">Emirates Order for 90 A380s ‘Not Enough,’ Clark Says</span><br />September 09, 2010, 10:13 AM EDT<br />By Steve Rothwell<br /><br /><br />(Updates with analyst’s comment in seventh paragraph.)<br /><br />Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Emirates, the world’s biggest airline by international traffic, said the 90 Airbus SAS A380 superjumbos it’s buying won’t be sufficient to meet the carrier’s projected demand.<br /><br />The aircraft “are well spoken for and frankly, the way things are going for us at the moment, the 90 certainly won’t be enough,” President Tim Clark said today in a phone interview. “Demand for our services seems to be continuing to grow apace. We’re moving forward very robustly.”<br /><br />The carrier, already the biggest customer for Airbus’s 517- seat plane, has expanded its traffic sixfold in the last decade by connecting international passengers through its Dubai hub. Emirates is also the biggest operator of Boeing Co.’s 777 long- range airliner.<br /><br />Emirates has 12 Airbus A380s in its fleet, with another three to go into service by November. Deliveries will restart in September 2011, with the carrier receiving the remaining planes through November 2017.<br /><br />The pace of development at Dubai airport, which last year handled 41 million passengers to rank as the 17th-busiest hub in world, was one of the main obstacles to growth, Clark said. The executive estimated that the airport, growing at about 15 percent a year, will handle as many as 100 million passengers by the end of the decade.<br /><br />“There is no point trying to bring airplanes at a time when you have no place to put your passengers,” Clark said.<br /><br />Second Airport<br /><br />Dubai is developing a second airport, Dubai World Central- Al Maktoum International, which opened to cargo carriers in June and will start serving scheduled passenger flights in March. The government aims to make Al Maktoum the world’s busiest airport, with eventual capacity for 160 million travelers, and Emirates will shift its base there.<br /><br />Al Maktoum will need 10 to 15 years before enough carriers have moved there to make it Dubai’s main airport, Clark said.<br /><br />Emirates’ ability to maintain expansion may also depend in part on competitors in the Persian Gulf region that are pursuing a similar strategy, said Andrew Lobbenberg, a London-based aviation analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.<br /><br />Qatar Airways Ltd., half-owned by the state, has orders and options for more than 170 Boeing and Airbus planes to build up its base in Doha, about 235 miles (380 kilometers) west of Dubai. Etihad Airways, government-owned by Dubai’s neighboring emirate of Abu Dhabi, also has expansion plans.<br /><br />“A lot depends on what happens with the other Gulf carriers,” Lobbenberg said in a telephone interview. “If Dubai survives as the sole hub in the Gulf, then you could justify a more aggressive outlook.”<br /><br />The expansion of the three airlines has helped boost traffic in the Middle East by 19 percent in the year to August, making it the fastest-growing region in the world this year, according to data compiled by the International Air Transport Association.<br /><br />--Editors: Tom Lavell, Jerrold Colten.<br /><br />source:<a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-09/emirates-order-for-90-a380s-not-enough-clark-says.html">http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-09/emirates-order-for-90-a380s-not-enough-clark-says.html</a>prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786774046337119443.post-58479100264994585022010-09-10T17:35:00.002+08:002010-09-10T18:10:37.124+08:00YM VirusIn case you are not aware of the "IQ Virus" as I call it. Here;s what you need to know to avoid being attacked or being hacked by this malware. Basically, you will receive a greeting from a contact saying either "Hi" or "Hey" or "Hello". Once you reply, you will automatically get a message saying "I just took an IQ quiz here" blah blah. It really annoys me because in a few minutes of being online I receive as much as five messages. Whatever you do, Don't click on the link the malware might send you. To check if you're infected, do what I do. Ask a contact if they've been receiving the messages from you. If you are infected follow the instructions below.<br /><br />Note: You might be infected without you knowing it.<br /><br /><br />Source:<a href="http://www.nackvision.com/talk/showthread.php?t=3837">http://www.nackvision.com/talk/showthread.php?t=3837</a><br />There is a very bad virus attack on Yahoo Messenger where it will take control of your messenger and without your knowledge sends some messages with a website links which contains the virus, to your friends list..So within a few hours many of your friends will get infected with it. <br />It is one of the most powerful Trojan /virus I have ever seen.. (I don't know the actual target of the idiot who created it. May be to advertise his site or to steal very imp data from your computer. ) <br />If you are infected with it what is going to happen? :<br />1: It sets your default IE page to nsl-school.org, you can’t even change it back to other page. If you open IE from your comp some malicious code will automatically be executed into your computer.<br />2: It will disable the Task manager / reg edit. So you can’t kill the Trojan process anymore.<br /><br />3: Files that are gonna be installed by this virus are svhost.exe , svhost32.exe , internat.exe.<br />you can find these files in windows/ & temp/ directories.<br />4: It will send the secured & protected information to attacker <br /><br />How to remove this manually from your computer ?<br />1: Close the IE browser. Log out messenger / Remove Internet Cable.<br />2: To enable Regedit <br />Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (better - Copy and paste)<br />REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f<br />3: To enable task manager : (To kill the process we need to enable task manager)<br />Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (better - Copy and paste)<br />REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Pol icies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f <br /><br />4: Now we need to change the default page of IE though regedit.<br />Start>Run>Regedit <br />From the below locations in Regedit chage your default home page to google.com or other.<br />HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main<br />HKEY_ LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main<br />HKEY_USERS\Default\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main<br />Just replace the attacker site with google.com or set it to blank page.<br /><br />5: Now we need to kill the process from back end. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del <br />Kill the process svhost32.exe . ( may be more than one process is running.. check properly)<br />6: Delete svhost32.exe , svhost.exe files from Windows/ & temp/ directories. Or just search for svhost in your comp.. delete those files.<br />7: Go to regedit search for svhost and delete all the results you get.<br />Start menu > Run > Regedit > <br />8: Restart the computer. That’s it now you are virus free.prince_devyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03118179739770311443noreply@blogger.com1