Emirates Executive
Jul 17, 2013, 7:55 am
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Emirates Executive
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured the Airbus A319 on Tuesday.
The state-f-the-art private jet acquired by Emirates Airline to be designated for family, dignitaries and businessmen who require privacy while enjoying the luxury and comfort offered on board.
He inspected the A319 model and was briefed about the distinctive features of the luxury jet and the cutting-edge technologies that ensures access to various modes of communications
The state-f-the-art private jet acquired by Emirates Airline to be designated for family, dignitaries and businessmen who require privacy while enjoying the luxury and comfort offered on board.
He inspected the A319 model and was briefed about the distinctive features of the luxury jet and the cutting-edge technologies that ensures access to various modes of communications
http://www.7daysindubai.com/VIDEO-Du...ail/story.html
Jul 17, 2013, 8:08 am
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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EK could easily acquire and operate a small fleet of A320s for short/mid haul destinations with three classes (F suites in 1-1, J in 2-2, and Y in 3-3 configuration).
I've always pondered how the 1-1 arrangement would look in the real world, finally! Though not sure why they placed them in from the rear and not the forward section.
I've always pondered how the 1-1 arrangement would look in the real world, finally! Though not sure why they placed them in from the rear and not the forward section.
Jul 17, 2013, 3:17 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dubai, UAE
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That what I was thinking...pretty positive this would be the update F suites (whenever that happens)...
Jul 18, 2013, 6:59 am
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dubai, UAE
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It is probably part of the Dubai Air Wing anyway in all but name but they want to keep up some pretense that it is not because it really belongs to EK on paper. The external colour scheme seems to me to be closer to the Air Wing than it is to EK. A short while ago I tried to get a quote to use it for a family trip to Kiev and never got a response ... I would be interested to hear if anyone outside of the "inner circle" can actually hire it.
Jul 18, 2013, 7:47 am
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Jul 19, 2013, 12:02 am
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I phoned and spoke to a Customer Relationship lady who even proffered what sounded to be very good value hourly rates caveated with a "but I am not sure" - $4,000. She told me that they did not have a dedicated team that she was aware of but would get back to me - in true EK fashion that was the end of it ...
Jul 20, 2013, 10:53 am
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My question is, would I be able to use this in the US? Or is it only available for Middle East? I've been looking to charter a jet for a family even and this would be perfect, definitely better then a delta private jet. Who should I even call with this question? Regular EK customer service?
Jul 24, 2013, 8:32 am
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Aug 3, 2013, 8:51 am
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