“A bulkhead is the physical partition that divides a plane into different classes or sections. Typically, a bulkhead is a wall but can also be a curtain or screen. In addition to separating classes from one another, i.e. business and economy, bulkheads can be found throughout the plane, separating the seats from the galley and [...]

This time from Kuwait to Dubai, we flew Emirates Business Class. The pic above is of their new Business Class cabin introduced on some sectors. 
We reached the airport about an hour and half before take off and were greeted by a huge (and I mean huge) unorganised crowd of travellers all going to Dubai on [...]

The Ideal Flight Attendant

In: Fun Times, Travel

If all flight attendants were like this guy, fewer people would be worried during take off and landing
Perhaps on our regional carriers like Kuwait Airways, Jazeera, Wataniya and Emirates, we could have some Arabic music and the attendants could let down their hair and shake their heads from one side to the other. [...]

Here is my first poll.
With all these options to book online its amazing to find Travel Agencies offering cheaper fares than those found online. Most of the big travel agencies get special discounted rates from airlines. Even if its just a matter of saving 20KD on your trip, its still fun to know you got [...]

Emirates WiFi

In: Technology, Travel, Travel Technology

I’m off to Dubai for a few days. Was amazed when I heard an announcement that we can use our regular phones in flight once we reach 37,000ft. Seems they also have on-board wifi. Had I known in advance, I would have kept my phone and laptop handy to try it out. Hope its available [...]

Dream Cockpit

In: Fun Times, Travel

Check it out… the future of cockpits. A bed instead of seats and maybe even a masseuse for an in-flight massage. With all the hi-tech on board the new aircrafts, the pilots can safely fall asleep, of couse the passengers may not
BTW, the photo above is from JumboHostel [link]. Its an old 777 [...]

Virgin Wi-Fi

In: Technology, Travel Technology

This is amazing. Wi-fi inflight. Looks like it will only work if your flying over land though

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