Go Back  Airline Pilot Central Forums > Airline Pilot Forums > Cargo
ATTN World, Gemini, or Atlas Pilots, I need Angola info >

ATTN World, Gemini, or Atlas Pilots, I need Angola info

Notices
Cargo Part 121 cargo airlines

ATTN World, Gemini, or Atlas Pilots, I need Angola info

Old 08-23-2008, 11:57 PM
  #1  
Line Holder
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 42
Default ATTN World, Gemini, or Atlas Pilots, I need Angola info

I hate to ask, but there is lack of decent info on Luanda Angola. We just got tossed onto a short term contract flying into LAD, and I was hoping that some of you guys might have some good advice about operating into that place. I know World flies in there on a steady basis, I was told Gemini used to, and I've seen Atlas there too.

What hotel do you guys use, what transportation do you ride with to get to/from it. Do you usually have to get a Visa upon arrival (and how much is that). Do they want Dollars, Euros, or the local currency...?

Right now they have us at the Tropico for our overnight.

Any other heads up info on the place would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
savannahceltic is offline  
Old 03-04-2009, 02:05 PM
  #2  
Gets Weekends Off
 
MaydayMark's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: MD-11 Captain
Posts: 4,304
Default

https://www.cia.gov/library/publicat...k/geos/ao.html
MaydayMark is offline  
Old 03-04-2009, 08:50 PM
  #3  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,333
Question

Taylorjets - Is it really safe to post all those phone numbers here? Based on the info I got from my Gemini buddy, Angola is far from safe and posting phone numbers to those who handle western airline crews just doesn't seem like a safe thing to do...
⌐ AV8OR WANNABE is offline  
Old 03-06-2009, 09:29 AM
  #4  
Gets Weekends Off
 
taylorjets's Avatar
 
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: Admiral's club lounge
Posts: 631
Default

Originally Posted by ⌐ AV8OR WANNABE View Post
Taylorjets - Is it really safe to post all those phone numbers here? Based on the info I got from my Gemini buddy, Angola is far from safe and posting phone numbers to those who handle western airline crews just doesn't seem like a safe thing to do...
All "they" would have to do is go to UVair online or open up an accu-quick. These numbers are public and posted online and in several publications. I respect what you are saying, however it is too late for me to edit my previous post. If the board moderator wants to delete it, my feelings won't be hurt.
taylorjets is offline  
Old 03-07-2009, 10:47 AM
  #5  
Are we there yet??!!
 
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,010
Default

I know a guy who went to Angolo to fly for TAAG for a short term contract on the 742. He was mugged by a local cop. Watch your back.
Thedude is offline  
Old 03-09-2009, 08:32 AM
  #6  
Line Holder
 
WhiskyPilot's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jun 2005
Position: A320
Posts: 97
Default

I've only had to go there once, and hope it was the last time! Can't remember what hotel we stayed at, but it was not the Tropico. We were told not to leave the hotel without an armed escort. However, I have heard things are slowly getting better there. Like most places in Africa ATC is totally worthless!
WhiskyPilot is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
qiutong
Cargo
5
08-07-2008 03:21 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices