This post was written on the 5/9 during my flight - only posting now due to being so busy! Will continue another post from the past week shortly x
My flight was scheduled this afternoon from Sydney at 6:45pm.
The flight was to go to Bangkok then Dubai.
My mum and my step dad drove me to the airport and waited with me before I entered the departure gates.
Saying goodbye to my mum didn't seem real at all. I didn't cry nor did I even feel like I was moving.
Reality is, I am!
I ventured through the departure gates on my own and through customs very smoothly.
We boarded a B777-300 and I was seated in economy.
My tv didn't work and I spoke to the staff several times and they tried to reset it but it still didn't work.
I couldn't watch movies or use the entertainment system through to Bangkok. It was still okay because I had my iPod and tried to sleep most of it.
I made one of the stewardess aware that I am a new joiner moving to Dubai when she passed my seat. She was very friendly and told me that she will show me around.
A couple of the girls came up to me half way through the flight and invited me down to the end of the plane.
They walked me through and I was greeted by several girls who were eager to show me around the cabin.
They took a Polaroid of me wearing the famous Emirates hat with them and gave it to me in a little frame.
Turbulence kicked in and I was ushered back to my seat.
I sat there for the rest of the 9 hour flight to Bangkok and slept a bit more.
Arriving to Bangkok at 10pm UAE time, we were given the option to stay on board or get off for half an hour. I stayed on and chatted to a few friendly passengers.
The cabin crew left and said good luck to me and a new crew boarded.
Whilst they were checking my boarding pass, I introduced myself and the girls and guys were so excited that I was on the flight. They promised me that they would take care of me.
At 1am, an hour and a half into the flight I was invited again to hang our with the crew in the back of the plane.
They were so friendly and accommodating, making me coffees, offering food or anything that I may need.
This crew were young and energetic and seemed so happy to be together.
Again, turbulence began and I returned to my seat.
I am writing this now with 4 hours before I arrive to Dubai at 6am.
I am feeling relaxed, excited and really impressed with the friendliness and warmth from the staff to make me feel welcome.
It has not hit me yet that I am leaving all that I know behind to commence a whole new life.
When I arrive I suppose I will be freshening up and napping if I am tired.
There is a girl from my FI that moved to Dubai several weeks ago that I might try and see during the day.
At 4pm, I am meeting at the Dubai Mall with the other new joiners. I assume we will be getting dinner and drinks to celebrate. Apparently there are over 50 of us starting on the 5/9.
I am going to try and sleep some more, next post I'll be in Dubai !
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