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29 March 2015, 07:43
Beretta682EEmirates
Emirates in September will start flying direct Orlando to Dubai once a day with a B777-200LR.
So long Jo-burg. Time to stop by and see Saeed and shoot the 700.
This is pretty cool as it opens up Africa, India, Thailand and even Western Australia - all one stop from Orlando.
Mike
01 April 2015, 09:53
lavacaDoes Dubai have any transit rules for firearms? I might do Emirates if they don't.
01 April 2015, 20:05
StormsGSPquote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
Does Dubai have any transit rules for firearms? I might do Emirates if they don't.
They do- you need prior approval to travel with firearms, they suggest giving them a 2 weeks notice. I have done it several times, once was a nightmare- couldn't get anyone to help me. Once I figured out you need to get Emirates Group Security involved, things went much better.
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04 April 2015, 01:57
BiebsYes, make SURE you get you approval papers. Even if you don't take possession of your firearm in Dubai, it will be confiscated if you don't have your permit in order. A friend didn't get his rifle back for 6 months.
quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Yes, make SURE you get you approval papers. Even if you don't take possession of your firearm in Dubai, it will be confiscated if you don't have your permit in order. A friend didn't get his rifle back for 6 months.
Is this paperwork online somewhere (link?)?
Formerly Gun Barrel Ecologist
11 April 2015, 05:40
SaeedYour travel agent can take care of all the requirements.
American hunters are flying daily through Dubai without any hassle.
Just like everything else with travel nowadays, especially with firearms, one has to get himself organized.
Just booked our flights online without a travel agent, now have 6+ months to do the paperwork....
Formerly Gun Barrel Ecologist
quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
Your travel agent can take care of all the requirements.
American hunters are flying daily through Dubai without any hassle.
Just like everything else with travel nowadays, especially with firearms, one has to get himself organized.
Unfortunately though there is conflicting info between what is printed on the Emirates website and the info provided by our local office. If I fill in the declaration form provided by my local office in advance, do I still need to personally contact UAE customs and dept of defence as the Emirates webpage suggests
http://www.emirates.com/au/eng...en_au&stop_mobi=yes?
Formerly Gun Barrel Ecologist
19 April 2015, 10:01
SaeedNo you don't.
You need to contact Emirates and tell them you are travelling with firearms.
That is why I suggest you deal with a travel agent who might aware of what needs top be done.
I strongly suggest you book through an agent who knows what to do, as travelling with firearms nowadays throws another angle to it.
Trying to do it yourself might work.
And then again, it might not.
19 April 2015, 13:08
FrostbitAll you have to do is contact NYCRREK2@emirates.com
and they will tell you exactly what forms and documents you need to scan and email them. Piece of cake and we did a three day stop over.
Cheers
Jim
Thanks Frostbit, any problems on the way back from the safari?
Formerly Gun Barrel Ecologist
22 May 2015, 07:38
elk88101I was with Biebs when we had some in our party loose guns and ammo.
Also DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING IN YOUR CARRY ON THAT HAS FIRE ARM REFERENCE
NO SCOPES, MAGZINES ANYTHING THAT CAN BE USED IN OR ON A FIREARM.
MY SCOPES WHERE IN MY CARRY ON AND CONFISCATED.
BUT LOVED THE FLIGHT
LARRY
22 May 2015, 07:52
shotgun46Use Travel with Guns Makes things much easier
22 May 2015, 11:13
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by GBE:
Thanks Frostbit, any problems on the way back from the safari?
We flew British Airways back and had no issues.
22 May 2015, 20:24
bwanamrmPersonally I will not fly any airlines that will ship me but not my trophies unless it is my ONLY option. Just my $.02...
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