Business English reading: Counting the ways to bridge the gulf

Because of the fact that more carriers are opening up more routes, traveling to the Middle East has become harder.

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Edmond Moutran, the CEO of Memac Ogilvy & Mather spends a lot of time in the air.

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New aircraft and equipment, and well trained, fresh and energetic staff are what Mr. Moutran likes about Middle East Airlines.

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Mr. Moutran travels first class and business class, but he prefers economy class.

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Mr. Moutran likes airline lounges with good chairs, plenty of newspapers and TV. In general, he thinks décor is important.

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“Staff take your boarding pass, check you in and walk you through the lounge”, says Mr. Moutran.

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One of the things Mr. Moutran really hates about the crew and staff is their bad or casual attitude.

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Overall, airline passengers like having their problems solved in short time.

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