Hello from Dubai

BStory · 02-24-2008, 12:15 PM

Hello Ladies,
I am new to this site and wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Bonnie, and my husband a first officer for Emirates Airline. He is based in Dubai and flying the 777-300ER. Prior to moving to Dubai we were living in Atlanta where he was a captain for ASA and I was employed with Delta. I am very excited to chat with others that can relate to the up and downs of being a pilots wife.

Kristie · 02-24-2008, 01:48 PM

Hi Bonnie!

how do you like Dubai? we're thinking of going there for vacation before it ends up being to "heady"....

how does your DH like Emirates? I've heard a lot about them but not from the pilots themselves as to how they like working for the airline...

so what do you do over there to keep yourself busy?

welcome!

czechmate · 02-24-2008, 03:03 PM

Welcome Bonnie!!

Jen

amelia · 02-24-2008, 03:58 PM

Hello! How does your DH like Emirates Airlines? My Dh is always toying with the idea of applying to them. But, I guess he isn't sure about living in Dubai. How do you like it there?

Welcome to the board and I hope you like it here.

Hokuspocus · 02-24-2008, 04:30 PM

Welcome!! This is a great site!!

Amanda · 02-24-2008, 07:26 PM

Welcome to the site Bonnie!
Dubai looks beautiful. Do you have any children? I was wondering what the schools are like.

BStory · 02-25-2008, 12:52 AM

I love it here. The weather is very very hot in the summer but, everything is air-conditioned. I am still fairly new here so I am still exploring my new home. Dubai if very social.....There are lots of clubs and groups.

DH is loving the aircraft and his destinations. It is a lot more more work and longer flights but, all in all he is enjoying it. My father-in-law flew for Emirates years ago so I think it is a pride thing as well.

We do not have any children but, several of our friends here do. They have not said anything negative.

I hope I have not missed any of the questions!

BStory · 02-25-2008, 12:55 AM

I knew I would miss something. The schools: There are several schools here including the American School of Dubai. There are no public schools here and please don't quote me but, every school has some sort of waiting list. I hear all the moms talking about choosing a school that is tailored to the British system or the American. There are lots of choices and I guess it is a personal preference.

the_woman_99 · 02-25-2008, 10:06 AM

Welcome!
This is a great place to chat with other ladies

kimlantse · 02-26-2008, 06:24 AM

Hi Bonnie! We almost went to Dubai too, my DH also applied to Emirates, but he took Cathay instead because of my Hong Kong links. Although I wouldn't have minded following him to Dubai either, Dubai sounds great!

02-24-2008, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
BStory Jetgirls Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 68 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hello from Dubai Hello Ladies, I am new to this site and wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Bonnie, and my husband a first officer for Emirates Airline. He is based in Dubai and flying the 777-300ER. Prior to moving to Dubai we were living in Atlanta where he was a captain for ASA and I was employed with Delta. I am very excited to chat with others that can relate to the up and downs of being a pilots wife.

02-24-2008, 01:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,650 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Hello from Dubai Hi Bonnie! how do you like Dubai? we're thinking of going there for vacation before it ends up being to "heady".... how does your DH like Emirates? I've heard a lot about them but not from the pilots themselves as to how they like working for the airline... so what do you do over there to keep yourself busy? welcome! __________________ www.jetcareers.com

02-24-2008, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
czechmate Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hebron, KY Posts: 552 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hello from Dubai Welcome Bonnie!! Jen

02-24-2008, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
amelia Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 626 Recipes: Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Hello from Dubai Hello! How does your DH like Emirates Airlines? My Dh is always toying with the idea of applying to them. But, I guess he isn't sure about living in Dubai. How do you like it there? Welcome to the board and I hope you like it here. __________________ Mom to 2 wonderful kids.

02-24-2008, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hokuspocus Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 341 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hello from Dubai Welcome!! This is a great site!! __________________ http://spyviewacres.blogspot.com/ <----The house is finally done! Now for the Barn!

02-24-2008, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Amanda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PHL suburbs Posts: 2,154 Recipes: Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Hello from Dubai Welcome to the site Bonnie! Dubai looks beautiful. Do you have any children? I was wondering what the schools are like. __________________ Amanda Loving wife of Nick, an Int'l FO for Continental flying the 757/767 based in EWR!

02-25-2008, 12:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
BStory Jetgirls Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 68 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hello from Dubai I love it here. The weather is very very hot in the summer but, everything is air-conditioned. I am still fairly new here so I am still exploring my new home. Dubai if very social.....There are lots of clubs and groups. DH is loving the aircraft and his destinations. It is a lot more more work and longer flights but, all in all he is enjoying it. My father-in-law flew for Emirates years ago so I think it is a pride thing as well. We do not have any children but, several of our friends here do. They have not said anything negative. I hope I have not missed any of the questions!

02-25-2008, 12:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
BStory Jetgirls Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 68 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hello from Dubai I knew I would miss something. The schools: There are several schools here including the American School of Dubai. There are no public schools here and please don't quote me but, every school has some sort of waiting list. I hear all the moms talking about choosing a school that is tailored to the British system or the American. There are lots of choices and I guess it is a personal preference.

02-25-2008, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
the_woman_99 Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 397 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Hello from Dubai Welcome! This is a great place to chat with other ladies __________________ Danielle http://danielleandmarshall.blogspot.com/

02-26-2008, 06:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
kimlantse Jetgirls Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 116 Recipes: Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello from Dubai Hi Bonnie! We almost went to Dubai too, my DH also applied to Emirates, but he took Cathay instead because of my Hong Kong links. Although I wouldn't have minded following him to Dubai either, Dubai sounds great! __________________ Kim - wife to Tom (Cathay Pacific S/O B747-400) Kim's Facebook

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