I'm an ex-journalist, not working now due to health problems. I'm interested in everything from magi...
I'm an ex-journalist, not working now due to health problems. I'm interested in everything from magick and standing stones to F1 racing, with a special interest in the adverse effects of prescription drugs.
Member since:29.01.2001
Reviews:3
I've flown with Gulf Air twice, from Heathrow to Bahrain and have to say that even on a relatively short flight of 6 hours, economy class is exactly what it says - there's an economy on courtesy, space and especially leg room. Conditions are far more cramped than necessary and nothing seems to run smoothly. Flights would appear to be often 'overbooked' and passengers were actually asked to leave the plane on the flight I travelled on. The cabin crews appeared stressed at best and pompous at worst when dealing with these unfortunate 'extra passengers', but perhaps this has a lot to do with having to wear the particularly horrendous uniforms in a sickly shade of peach. Being a disabled passenger I needed wheelchair access to the plane - but very little thought was given as to how I should reach a seat at the back, from the front entrance - so I was reduced to hobbling along on crutches amidst all the other travellers. On my return journey - despite them being advised of my disabilities - I was seated against a bulkhead and unable to recline my seat even slightly as a stack of blankets were stuck behind it. After 6 hours I would gratefully have hi-jacked the plane in order to be able to move.
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Shame about the flight..but did you like bahrain? I grew up there
ImogenW 30.01.2001 22:32
Very useful to read a disabled person's perspective on an airline. One of my best mates is disabled and says he's yet to find an airline which doesn't basically treat him like baggage - quite depressing really.
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Advantages: friendly cabin staff, good service, legspace OK Disadvantages: incredibly rude and incompetent ground staff, high risk of cancelled flights
LarsS 12.01.2006 (12.01.2006)
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