Durban Airport Customs - Emirates Flight

Emirates Airline launced a new route to Durban, South Africa from the 1st October 2009.  This new service has proven to be very convenient except flights are not very full.  Well Emirates people, let me tell you why:

1.  Emirates is using an old aircraft and an entertainment system that is substandard, not the usual ice entertainment.

2.  The business class passengers are flying economy as the business class comfort certainly does not warrant the fare. The seats are cramped and once again substandard due to the old aircraft.

3.  And heres the biggest problem of all.  Durban Airport Customs are searching through bags for upto an hour after the flight has landed looking for ways and means of making extra money, hence passengers rather fly through Johannesburg (especially locals).

Thats all im going to say right now.  You better up your game Emirates or you will flying out of Durban Airport faster than you arrived. 

PS. For those that dont know, Emirates flies out of Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town with a total of 5 flights a day.  Gearing up for the world cup I suppose...

EXCLUSIVE PICS - Cape Town Greenpoint 2010 Stadium

Once again we bring you exclusive pics of the stadiums built for use during the world cup in South Africa next year. The above pics are of the new Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town.  This stadium is truly world class and probably better than most available in Europe.  Because of the recent load-shedding and power problems faced by Eskom, the authorities have come up with a back up plan to ensure the smooth running of all world cup matches. 

Greenpoint is also known for its trendy restaurants and close proximity to the V&A Waterfront which was also recently acquired by the Dubai World group of companies.  If you going for the 2010 Fifa World Cup then make sure you visit Cape Town for atleast 1 game.

Bulletproof vests for German Soccer Team during 2010 Fifa World Cup

It has been reported by a German newspaper that their national soccer team should have bulletproof vests and armoured vehicles if they venture out of the capital, Pretoria during the World Cup next year..  What kind of bullshit is this??  Did players in the ICC cricket cup wear bulletproof vests or the Rugby world cup or even the IPL cricket series.  Oh I forgot, the German's dont play these sports.  The asswipe that fueled the story is linked to a german based security firm that wants to tended to provide security during this period, although he now apologises for his unfounded statements.  Maybe he was still drunk from the Oktoberfest....

EXCLUSIVE - Updated Durban, South Africa 2010 Stadium Pictures

The new stadiums for the world cup next year are all looking fantastic.  Who the $#%& says that South Africa is a 3rd world country.  The infrastructure is better than some developed nations.  Enjoy these exclusive pics.  Note that these pics are copyright, so if you like to share them then send your friends to this post.

Loooooking goooooood...

EXCLUSIVE PICS- 2010 World Cup Stadium Progress Tracker - Durban, South Africa

Exclusive pictures obtained showing the progress of the new Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.  The stadium was built for use during the world cup next year.  Pictures of other stadiums in South Africa will follow.

Click to enlarge pictures, please note that pictures cannot be used without permission.

source: http://jetsblogging.blogspot.com/

SAA a rip off - World Cup 2010

A good source at South African Airways has just confirmed that the national carrier will be doubling fares during the world cup next year.  The aim is to obviously squeeze every penny out of the tourists flying locally.  Other low cost airlines will follow suit.  A word of advice, if you planning on going to the FIFA 2010 World Cup then book your internal flights asap.

SAA isnt new to controversy.  They showed a huge loss for the past few years before they received a government bailout.  The CEO Khaya Ncqula was given more than $1 million retention bonus payout after he was fired earlier this year.