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And the reputation of the UAE being a safe and reliable haven in the ME. The Emiratis don't want that to be exposed, so showing business as usual lets the world know that the UAE is a safe and reliable place to do business. Unfortunately, they didn't get Iran onside with that. BTW, I didn't...

Definitely I might imagine.

You're 100% right. Even coming close to an aircraft which is empty should be enough to close an airport. But not in the UAE. They don't want to lose their revenue, but they may lose their credibility. But drones and missiles are currently being directed towards Dubai as we speak. How safe can...

If it were me (and it has been and will be several times), I'd stay at the Savoy, a few minutes more walking down Newport Blvd after you exit the Runway (of course, if you're walking averse, then the Belmont's fine). I just prefer the Savoy. Getting to/from T1/T3, don't faff around, just get a...

Very true, but I (no one) wants to go through all that rigmarole, with an uncertain outcome. Basically, I don't want to lose the thousands of $$$ I have paid for this EY ticket because of some absolute morons in another continent that I didn't vote for.

One of the reasons I have given VA away.

All of the above (and likely some more). Don't get too excited, it's Qantas after all.

Well, OK, this (friendly dispute in the ME via the USA) seems to be going nowhere. I have a flight ticketed through AUH for a couple of weeks time. I'd prefer not to take it, and get a refund. EY isn't playing ball at the moment (wants its cash of course). Thinks its perfectly safe to travel...

Yes indeed, but the Emiratis are pressing on regardless. I imagine very little will stop them, even fatalities at DXB or on an aircraft in flight. Money comes first, it appears. I hope I'm wrong....

I assume you've flown WY before. If not, have lots of fun at MCT {in more ways than one).

Some people can't be helped. Just sayin. But good luck anyway.

But at least they do get in line when trying to board.

Just be thankful it didn't damage the runways.

I think you'll need to define "safe".

The UAE putting money before passengers' lives IMO

Just reminds me of when I was a lad, in the UA lounge in T7 at LAX (many times) The beers were supposed to be complimentary (with the requisite voucher), but if you didn't give the barman a tip, you'd be waiting a little while for your second, and wouldn't receive a nice smile (!). Got to know...

Why don't you become one of the stagglers? Problem solved, and you can enjoy more time in the lounge (yes I know!).

I had an experience with easyJet a couple of years ago where, like you I didn't bother paying for a seat, as the flight was fairly short. I fully expected to receive a middle seat at the back, but instead it turned out to be 3C on a 320, I don't recall checking in all that late, but I was a...

My view is that it only takes one to hit something, either well aimed or just lucky. If that happened, I think most bets would be off for a while.

This is very interesting. I have a EY ticket MNL-AUH-MXP for 24 March (returning a couple of weeks later), so I'm hoping that MNL stays off the list for at least another week, so I can get a full refund and get on with my life. Given what's going on in the ME, I now have no desire (or need)...