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L A Woman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 03:13 PM
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I just tried to book a flight to Beirut on expedia.
It said "Destination Unavailable at this time." I wonder what's going on over there? :shrug:

I am so bored with my life. Any other suggestions?
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 03:18 PM
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1. Try Baghdad instead!
:shrug:
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Ravenseye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 03:22 PM
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2. You can book through Royal Jordanian actually
http://www.rja.com.jo/home/home-country.asp?ocity=JFK#

1 daily nonstop to Baghdad from Amman leaving at 8am local time.

:D
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 03:26 PM
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4. Do you have to drive from Amman to Baghdad?
Edited on Thu Jul-20-06 03:27 PM by madinmaryland
or can you get a direct flight into baghdad?

on edit: without enlisting in the military.
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Ravenseye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 03:35 PM
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6. No, you can fly.
It's expensive and fucking dangerous as hell, but you can fly as far as I know.

Most people drive though.
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SIU_Blue Donating Member (566 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 04:58 PM
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7. Interesting note about this
This flight is flown by two airlines (Iraqi Airlines and Royal Jordanian)in unmarked, white aircraft, and the procedure for departure and arrival is very interesting. The aircraft flies directly above the airspace at cruising altitude (rather than a slow descent) and then spirals down over the airport. The opposite procedure is undertaken for departure. This is to avoid insurgent anti-aircraft missles. I have heard that this can be a rather unsettling experience for those who aren't expecting it.
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Ravenseye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 05:07 PM
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8. Yeah corkscrew approach.
It's pretty intense if you've never done it. Basically 20 minutes of tight turns and a very bumpy ride. People throw up frequently on them.
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HarukaTheTrophyWife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 05:13 PM
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10. Sounds fun to me, provided there weren't missiles being shot at me.
Then again, I often feel the need. The need for speed.
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 03:23 PM
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3. I hear Afganistan is nice this time of year.
:patriot:
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 03:30 PM
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5. $2300 with Alitalian Air
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Jack_Dawson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-20-06 05:11 PM
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9. Google Earth your ex-boyfriend's place
WHOSE CAR IS THAT OUTSIDE??!!!!
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