In reference to your article Emirates makes a joke of its American rivals with Jennifer Aniston advert (October 6), American airlines are getting pretty bad. I'm not even six feet tall and I feel cramped. If they have movies they're generally either old or ones that flopped at the box office, and the less said about the food the better.
Etihad and Emirates are the preferred airlines for me.
Paul Martin, Al Ain
Last week I flew Emirates in first class. It was fantastic. I can’t say I’ve travelled much on US carriers but for a long time British, European and Asian carriers have stepped up their game.
US carriers may have a massive domestic market, but with London and now Dubai being global hubs US airlines really need to compete with the rest of the world’s airlines to retain a foothold on international routes. I can’t see there’s much need for Americans to fly US carriers for overseas travel when they can easily go via London or Dubai on British Airways or Emirates and get a better experience.
Dean Foley, Dubai
Prizewinner deserved it
It is heartening to read that after 20 years of hard work and struggle, luck has smiled on Mizanur Abdul Wahab (Bangladeshi farmworker wins Dh1m in Abu Dhabi prize draw, October 6). This also goes to prove that life is so unpredictable and that one should remain hopeful regardless of circumstances, because nothing is constant.
This poor man will now be able to fulfil his dreams and the wishes of his family members. I am glad to know that Mr Wahab intends to put his money to good use.
Fatima Suhail, Sharjah
I sincerely hope that Mr Wahab’s business prospers and he never experiences hardship again.
BG Mesina, Abu Dhabi
I am so happy for Mr Wahab. I hope he enjoys every minute of his well-deserved win. May God bless him.
Ann C, UK
Bank practices are regrettable
Banks, corporations and billionaires have lost their morals (Yunus slams banking system, October 6).
I have nothing against people succeeding, but they should do this in a manner that does not involve making money at any cost and they should never use the phrase “it’s just business”. Sadly, there is much wrong in our world.
Dave Pryce, Dubai
We need to care about Syria
I refer to Faisal Al Yafai's opinion article The Putin Doctrine has now reached Syria (October 6).
I fear no one really cares about Syria. What different countries are doing is looking after their own interest. If Russia really cared about Syria, it would have intervened a long time ago.
Zahed Amin, Al Ain
As Russia flexed its muscles, the world just sat up and took notice. They didn’t do anything. Those in power rarely care about the people. What they only care about is their own positions.
Jean Francoise Ng Lewis, Dubai
We must defeat ISIL’s ideology
Terrorist groups like ISIL will be defeated when scholars point by point clarify how they do not represent Islam (Deprive ISIL of its propaganda, October 6). It may seem obvious that ISIL doesn't represent Islam to people who grew up educated in Islam, but for the teenagers upset at the world or looking to rebel against mainstream society, ISIL can appear alluring.
Chris Reid, Dubai
The more the media highlights the activities of ISIL, the more they fulfil their objectives.
Importantly, those who know little or nothing about Islam are misled by such news.
Rachida Djebel, Dubai
