Archive for the ‘Flying to Dubai’ Category
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Airport Body Scanner (AP / Cynthia Boll)
Dubai Airport authorities have rejected the use of controversial full body scanners at the Emirates’ airports as they violate ethical principles relevant to Islāmic culture. In addition to raising a number of questions pertaining to ethical concerns, the device will encroach upon the passengers personal privacy, not acceptable by many. “The use of such a device violates personal privacy and it raises a very sensitive issue for passengers, in addition to the fact that it does not complement our national ethics,” Dubai airport security chief Brig Ahmed bin Thani has said. (more…)
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Tags: body scanner, Brig Ahmed bin Thani, Canada, controversy, Dubai Airport, Emirates, Europe, ICAO, pat down search, personal, privacy issues, safety, security, Transportation Security Administration, Travel, TSA, violate, X-Ray
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Al Maktoum International Ruway (GFDL/Fatma3298)
Dubai officially opened its second Al Maktoum International Airport on Sunday for cargo operations. Previously known as Jebel Ali International Airport, it is the emirates second airport and supposed to become the world’s largest. (more…)
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Tags: Air Traffic, Al Maktoum International Airport, Cargo, Cargo Carriers, cargo terminal, DIA, Dubai, Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Central, DWC, Jebel Ali International Airport, plane travel, Runway, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Terminals, Tourism, Travel
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
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A frequent traveler, this is my worst experience with the Dubai International Airport. You are juggling between terminals, toilets, security places and are popped into malls when you are not in the mood to shop.
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Tags: Dubai International Airport, DXB
Posted in Flying to Dubai | 8 Comments »
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Emirates airlines offer quite a few bargains for Indians as they operate a lot of direct flights on daily basis from a number of cities. But I had kept myself alert as cheap airlines have sometimes a ‘reputation’ for having lousy services.
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Tags: Air Travel, Dubai, Emirates Airline, Flight, Fly Dubai, Tourism, United Arab Emirates
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Monday, September 7th, 2009
If you want to enjoy your flight to Dubai then Emirates Airline should be on the top of your list. Part of the Emirates group, the airline flies off to around 68 destinations throughout the world. The Airline fleet at the Dubai International Airport consists of more than 50 airplanes that include 28 Airbus A330-200, 12 big 300 series Boeing 777 aircraft and 9 Boeing 777. Also, it has its own flyer program named Skywards and is shared with the SriLankan Airways. (more…)
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Tags: Airbus 3320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 777 Aircraft, Dubai, Dubai International Airport, Emirates Airline, Emirates Lounge, Skywards, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Flying to Dubai, Travel and Tourism | 10 Comments »
