A little bit of moderation in Dubai.

[JohnK]

....I am lucky to sit next to markis10 (great to sit next to a Plat who gets exit rows).

So a Platinum that gets complimentary exit row seating in premium economy? And I had thought that was one of the benefits that was diluted a couple of years ago.

I should not complain though as I have a SYD-SIN flight next month paid for in economy and I have been able to preselect a bulkhead seat in premium economy for no extra cost.

 

[Flashback]

So a Platinum that gets complimentary exit row seating in premium economy? And I had thought that was one of the benefits that was diluted a couple of years ago.

I should not complain though as I have a SYD-SIN flight next month paid for in economy and I have been able to preselect a bulkhead seat in premium economy for no extra cost.

I thought you only had to pay for Exit Row in whY?

 

[JohnK]

I thought you only had to pay for Exit Row in whY?

Perhaps you are right there.

But even though i am in premium economy I cannot pre-select exit row as it must still regard me as an economy class customer. Makes sense....

 

[oz_mark]

Perhaps you are right there.

But even though i am in premium economy I cannot pre-select exit row as it must still regard me as an economy class customer. Makes sense....

Are you sure you're in premium economy?

 

[JohnK]

Are you sure you're in premium economy?

Hmmm.... I think so. I hope so.

Is 2-4-2 seating on a 747 premium economy?

 

[Storyteller]

Ok guys, I don't have time to put together a more comprehensive survival kit together for you, so will have to make to with a bit of the sage advice...

Don't get off the plane & leer at the local women. Ok? And don't crack a stubble as you walk down the street.. And, whatever you do, don't get cosy at night on the beach. Or was that get busy? No holding hands or other obvious shows of affection. You could probably get away with the affection blokes for around here usually show for each other - you know, a slap on the back & calling him an old Bar... Um. Well, maybe not that either. Not sure how you are going to explain the 2 of you sharing a room, because we suspect you are NOT married. And well, um, that wouldn't be the go either, so , ahem, moving right along,... Check your medications to know they are ok. Pitfalls in Greece many years ago for the unwary were things like panadeine that contained codeine. And no inspecting your middle finger when out in public. If your 're using sign language to tell someone to look up, be careful how you go about it! Oh, and no pics of the local ladies, without their permission. And no uninvited talking to them either. So don't know how you go about getting their permission. Hmm.
Womenfolk back home will breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you are now too scared to even look in the direction of the local ladies, & then with only the utmost respect, and a wide berth, the same you reserved Miss Morris back in grade 6 when you just knew she suspected you'd been sneaking a smoke back behind the dunnies.

And guys, no tight clothing, or showing your manly tummies. Leave the budgies at home this trip. Yes, really. I know, all that sand just calls for them!

As the thread title says, a bit of moderation in Dubai



(the above taken, with a certain amount of liberty, from an article in news.com.au yesterday, put out as an advisory about different customs to be understood if we want to stay on the right side of the locals & the law in Dubai)

 

[amaroo]

Strapped in, drink in hand, ready for take off.....have a great trip:mrgreen:

 

[Deleted User]

Congratulations to both of you, looking forward to the travel report... photos also please...!

 

[anat0l]

As Elvis would say, "A little less moderation, a little more action please..."

Dare I say it, "One small step for man, one giant leap for AFF kind..."

Enjoy the trip - load us up on all the detail. I miss the Lindsay Wilson TRs of old school, including the one which drew me into AFF the first time (i.e. Lindsay's wedding and honeymoon TR)

 

[mella2007]

Have a fantastic time both of you!

Where are you staying?

 

[QF WP]

Accommodation is the JW Marriott. Not that we get (or expect) much sleep on any night

Storyteller, we were sent a comprehensive Dubai background with all that information - I doubt either of us look forward to doing any shenanigans and being stuck in UAE for 3 months whilst awaiting our court case to finally comes to it's appointed date.

I'm not on any medication, so that's fortunate. Not taking photos that inadvertantly include women (even with their permission) on the Old City Walk will be the hardest.

 

[mella2007]

Accom is the JW Marriott

Very nice...it's the new one yes? Suppossed to be fantastic

 

[QF WP]

Yes, apparently the tallest hotel in the world IIRC. Pity I have no status or expect to throw my QFF card to get points. Still, I'm going to get something from the minibar just to trigger a bill, so I can prove I stayed.

 

[QF WP]

Enjoy the trip - load us up on all the detail. I miss the Lindsay Wilson TRs of old school, including the one which drew me into AFF the first time (i.e. Lindsay's wedding and honeymoon TR)

We will certainly be writing one from our own perspectives, just not sure when I'll get to post them. Still debating whether to take my laptop, whether I'll buy an iPad or I'll simply use my iPhone 4. I have the option of taking my iPhone 5 and getting a micro SIM for it post arrival (once I set it up properly).

Expect hundreds of photos between the threads that markis10 has set up.

 

[JohnK]

Yes, apparently the tallest hotel in the world IIRC. Pity I have no status or expect to throw my QFF card to get points. Still, I'm going to get something from the minibar just to trigger a bill, so I can prove I stayed.

Are you getting SCs and QFF points for the trip or are you crediting to AA?

 

[Storyteller]

Accommodation is the JW Marriott. Not that we get (or expect) much sleep on any night

Storyteller, we were sent a comprehensive Dubai background with all that information - I doubt either of us look forward to doing any shenanigans and being stuck in UAE for 3 months whilst awaiting our court case to finally comes to it's appointed date.

I'm not on any medication, so that's fortunate. Not taking photos that inadvertantly include women (even with their permission) on the Old City Walk will be the hardest.

All good news. btw, did I miss any Important cultural things relevant to your dates? I know Ramadan doesn't coincide with your visit being July 9-August7. That would be no drink / smoke / eat in public in all daylight hours. Tough for us used to sidewalk cafe culture.

Just remember, Miss Morris, (from grade 6), is watching. That's gotta be a passion killer!

 

[QF WP]

Are you getting SCs and QFF points for the trip or are you crediting to AA?

Wouldn't expect do, but would be a bonus if it happens and I wouldn't say no.

My QFF number is in the booking (mainly for seating initially, but irrelevant for that purpose now that our bookings are linked)

 

[JohnK]

Wouldn't expect do, but would be a bonus if it happens and I wouldn't say no.

My QFF number is in the booking (mainly for seating initially, but irrelevant for that purpose now that our bookings are linked)

Yes I had fun with seating on my recent trip.

Glad you have managed decent seats. Enjoy....

 

[Pushka]

Are we packed yet?

 

[Limewood]

Well done guys without doubt you deserve it considering the multitude of hours you put in to AFF and that Qantas could not have chosen two better flying pros to give a view of the new service.