Gratefulll:
Why do flight fares in western nation cheaper than Let me say africa countries?
And also allowing some set of countries to use smart system checkpoint is prefential treatment.

I don't think is preferential treatment.

The smart gate is used mostly by people who don't need a Visa to enter the United Kingdom.

These includes British Passport Holders, European Passport Holders, U.S. Passport Holders, Canadian Passport Holders & Australian Passport Holders.

This helps to facilitate their entry into the United Kingdom without much delay.

Gratefulll:
Why do flight fares in western nation cheaper than Let me say africa countries?
And also allowing some set of countries to use smart system checkpoint is prefential treatment.

Most of our African leaders are selfish and greedy.

Alexandre7:


I don't think is preferential treatment.

The smart gate is used mostly by people who don't need a Visa to enter the United Kingdom.

These includes British Passport Holders, European Passport Holders, U.S. Passport Holders, Canadian Passport Holders & Australian Passport Holders.

This helps to facilitate their entry into the United Kingdom without much delay.

Sigh..
Africans will be thoroughly checked both home and away. What's happening.

Gratefulll:


Sigh..
Africans will be thoroughly checked both home and away. What's happening.

I remember by days of traveling with naija passport. There was a time I was singled out by a border official in Paris CDG airport. I was almost stripped search. They said I look suspicious. Naija passport holders have little respect in foreign countries.

Alexandre7:


Yeah,

You're right.

Individuals with disabilities, Parents with little kids as well as Active Military Personnel are given priority in any given flight & are usually the first to board before flight departure together with Business Ticket Holders as well as First Class Ticket Holders.

True.
Enjoy your holidays

salford1:

I remember by days of traveling with naija passport. There was a time I was singled out by a border official in Paris CDG airport. I was almost stripped search. They said I look suspicious. Naija passport holders have little respect in foreign countries.

This is not a good testimony, and there is little or nothing we can do about it.

I’m finally departing London after spending a day.

Already checked out of my Hotel & currently on my way to Heathrow Airport to catch my connecting flight to Abu Dhabi.

Currently at Heathrow Airport and getting ready to board to Abu Dhabi.

London was very nice albeit very cold. More like a mini New York City. Riding the Underground was a little confusing & I got lost twice but eventually found my way back to the hotel.

Having lived in New York City, everything seemed somewhat smaller in London including the shops, apartments etc

Also I didn't know it gets dark around 4:30 PM in London.

The darkness messed up quite a few of my plans.

Boarding has been completed & we’re now enroute to Abu Dhabi

Finally, I’m in Abu Dhabi.

We cleared Passport Control & proceeded to Baggage reclaim to pick up our Baggage.

One of my Baggage is missing. At the Airport in London, I checked in Three Baggages but can only find two Baggages here in Abu Dhabi.

My Baggage was reported missing & a claim was filed. Etihad Airways has promised to locate my Baggage within 48 hours before I depart Abu Dhabi.

I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

Alexandre7:
Finally, I’m in Abu Dhabi.

We cleared Passport Control & proceeded to Baggage reclaim to pick up our Baggage.

One of my Baggage is missing. At the Airport in London, I checked in Three Baggages but can only find two Baggages here in Abu Dhabi.

My Baggage was reported missing & a claim was filed. Etihad Airways has promised to locate my Baggage within 48 hours before I depart Abu Dhabi.

I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

Dont forget to hookup with champagnemami.

Have fun

lionlee216:


Dont forget to hookup with champagnemami.

Have fun

You want pocohantas to kill me.

Booked a Taxi to my Hotel located at West Corniche.

I’m staying at the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.

It costs about 100 AED from Abu Dhabi Airport to Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

The Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever stay at.

When booking request for the Executive Club Lounge Access as well as Sea View.

It’s very nice here albeit expensive.

My room is located on the 44th floor.

Welcome to UAE bro, hope say u go enter Dubai,,, na where better thing finish


As for the missing luggage, i'm sure it would be found

Enjoy your stay

NONNYG:
Welcome to UAE bro, hope say u go enter Dubai,,, na where better thing finish


As for the missing luggage, i'm sure it would be found

Enjoy your stay

I hope so too.

They informed me that the Baggage is currently in Abu Dhabi maybe it was mistakenly sent to a different carrousel and would be located within 48 hours & dispatched my hotel.

NONNYG:
Welcome to UAE bro, hope say u go enter Dubai,,, na where better thing finish


As for the missing luggage, i'm sure it would be found

Enjoy your stay

Hopefully by tomorrow,

I’m tryna go to the Yas Island, Ferrari World & Yas Mall today.

Maybe if I’ve time tomorrow then I would visit Dubai.

Can't wait for lagos Pictures

There's no 44th floor in West Africa

Alexandre7:


I hope so too.

They informed me that the Baggage is currently in Abu Dhabi maybe it was mistakenly sent to a different carrousel and would be located within 48 hours & dispatched my hotel.

I trust UAE with swift service, just chill.. Your luggage is on the way.. THINGS HARDLY GET LOST IN UAE

lionlee216:
Can't wait for lagos Pictures

Lol, i can relate

Alexandre7:
Screenings has been completed by the Transportation Security Administration {TSA} & I'm now at the Main Terminal.

I still have roughly about three hours left before my Flight Departs to London.

Is that NYC skyline in the background?

darfay:




Is that NYC skyline in the background?

No, I was at the EWR Airport which is located in New Jersey.

NONNYG:
Lol, i can relate

Where do you exchange your foreign currencies to AED?

I exchanged about $150 at the Airport Kiosk & received only about 496 AED after charges were deducted.

I kinda feel like the exchange rate was too low.

I was offered $1= 3.59 AED

Alexandre7:


Where do you exchange your foreign currencies to AED?

I exchanged about $150 at the Airport Kiosk & received only about 496 AED after charges were deducted.

I kinda feel like the exchange rate was too low.

I was offered $1= 3.59 AED

There are so many money exchange centre within the city, you can check in the banks, malls etc.
The official rate is 3.66 or 3.67.
With additional 3aed service charge i guess

Chai money good sha

Enjoy yourself @op

NONNYG:
There are so many money exchange centre within the city, you can check in the banks, malls etc.
The official rate is 3.66 or 3.67.
With additional 3aed service charge i guess

Ok,

Thanks.

Visited the Abu Dhabi Mall to buy some items.

Took a few pictures as well.

Alexandre7:


You want pocohantas to kill me.

But Poco is waiting in Lagos ....

Alexandre7:


Where do you exchange your foreign currencies to AED?

I exchanged about $150 at the Airport Kiosk & received only about 496 AED after charges were deducted.

I kinda feel like the exchange rate was too low.

I was offered $1= 3.59 AED

From my BOA account..

Alexandre7:




You want pocohantas to kill me.

I remembered we had a discussion on my thread about a business account. I'll like to as you some questions about it. I dont want to derail your thread because of it..

Kindly email me on. Just use your NL ID as the subject line

Thanks

salford1:

I remember by days of traveling with naija passport. There was a time I was singled out by a border official in Paris CDG airport. I was almost stripped search. They said I look suspicious. Naija passport holders have little respect in foreign countries.

It's not about carrying a Nigerian passport, I think we shouldn't exclude the racial element to it. I carry a British passport and my experience when travelling back to the UK via Qatar was the same as yours. I was singled out in full glare of a multitude of other passengers in Qatar for a thorough manual check. The only reason I can conclude is simply the racial one.

Alexandre7:




You want pocohantas to kill me.

Lol. I won't biko. We're not that violent over here. I await Lagos pictures.

Sorry about your missing luggage. I am confident they would find it.