A non-stop flight from the UAE to New Zealand is such a great idea (Emirates completes world's longest flight as it lands in Auckland, March 2)
When folk wonder if it’s too long, they should just have a think about hopping off in Australia after 13 to 15 hours, then wandering around a terminal in a sweaty, exhausted haze before boarding again for another flight and arrival.
Kirsty Bryant, New Zealand
Even if I won it, I couldn’t handle a flight that long. It would be physically painful and I'd probably start to feel anxiety and panic.
Sara Smith, US
Emirates is the best long-haul airline in the world.
The staff are warm and friendly, the A380 has an excellent lounge area with snacks, and comfortable beds in first class.
Sonja Minic, Serbia
Trump is unsuitable for high office
On The National's Facebook page, you ask whether Republican candidate Donald Trump was able to have a coherent foreign policy (The reality show is over, what now? March 3).
No. He shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near politics, other countries or the White House.
He’s a hater who is not worthy of the presidency.
Carla Botha, South Africa
No. American politics has simply devolved into theatrics with no substance.
Name withheld by request
No objection to bikers’ wedding
I don't understand why some people are offended about the motorcyclists' wedding (Do what you like, but stay away from my camel, March 3).
People ride motorbikes in the city, people wear wedding dresses when they get married and women are allowed to ride motorbikes. There is no law against it, so how is this offensive?
Chris Reid, Dubai
National service is a good move
I applaud the initiative referred to in Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed opens national service military school (March 3).
This facility and national service itself can only be good for the UAE and its youth.
Dave Pryce, Dubai
One way to sell electric vehicles
I refer to Electric cars would be adopted faster if subsidised by UAE government, experts say (March 1).
Teachers and college professors are a group that clearly understand and appreciate the need for both saving the environment and saving money. That and the sheer numbers of teachers in the UAE makes this a good demographic to start with.
One way to get more electric vehicles on the roads might be to approach local schools and universities with incentives for teachers and other staff to purchase these vehicles during their contract periods.
It would also help to put electric charging stations at schools.
D Glass, Dubai
Video may give the wrong idea
I am concerned about the video on your website, Ken Block drifts and skids his way through Dubai (March 1).
We’ve got to be careful what kind of message we’re trying to send here.
This country has enough reckless drivers already. How about we spend more money on promoting safe driving?
Jasem Al Dhaheri, Al Ain
Self-serve sites not so simple
I don't mind pumping my own petrol (Adnoc self-service fuelling trial proves tricky for some, March 2), but what's with all the hoops you have to jump through to sign up?
It is not very user-friendly. Anyone with an ATM card should be able to use self-serve without added hassles.
Steven Paul O'Brien, Abu Dhabi
There will be an initial period of challenge as people get used to the process. But after that it should be business as usual. People in most of the United States fill their own cars.
Aslam Moola, US
I have never had to fill my own petrol before and I am not looking forward to it.
AM Rothschild, Abu Dhabi
