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the statement refers to flight crew only
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they were all for the chop but everyone did a deal to prevent this. Most senior guys at outstations forgot and now want to screw the junior guys.
SR
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Anyone know if T1 is going to be 're-jigged' re check-in desks for BA flights from 28/10?
Currently they use Zone A (Club class) Zone B desks 1-8 & Zone K for whats left of BD until Saturday (Lufthansa/Austrian use the other B desks).
Can't help thinking that 8 desks (yes I know many people are just using them for bag drop) will be insufficient for the new BA flight schedule from Sunday.
Currently they use Zone A (Club class) Zone B desks 1-8 & Zone K for whats left of BD until Saturday (Lufthansa/Austrian use the other B desks).
Can't help thinking that 8 desks (yes I know many people are just using them for bag drop) will be insufficient for the new BA flight schedule from Sunday.
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Can anybody tell me if any of the bmi BHD based cabin crew or pilots at bmi were offered or eligible to get positions with BA either at LHR or BHD?
My understanding was that BA would not have any locally based crew?
Today, I heard that some were kept on???
EI-BUD
My understanding was that BA would not have any locally based crew?
Today, I heard that some were kept on???
EI-BUD
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BHD pilots were put at risk but this was mitigated against by collective action of BALPA and the mainline pilots. A agreement was reached that allowed the pilots to take up a LHR base in their current role. They were however required to move at their own cost waiving the clause in their previous contract of employment. I am sorry but I do not know 100% about cabin crew but it was my understanding that a transfer was not offered but they could apply for a position in mixed fleet through the regular recruitment channels but I could very well be ill informed
Many outstation BMI cabin crew are losing their jobs at the end of next week - oddly the date will be the 30th not the 31st. There is a group ET action underway so I can't comment further.
The last commercial BD flight on the bmi AOC with passengers on board will be on Saturday 27th October. A very sad day........etc.
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BHX-FRA
I assume the BHX-FRA due at 22.50 (G-MIDO) is also on the BMI AOC?
I realise that it is a Lufthansa flight but it is on code-share LH958/BD3326 per the Frankfurt website and GDS (BD not on the BHX site).
I know this is a minor point and of absolutely no comfort to those affected but it would be good to know if this is the ever commercial flight under the BMI AOC and it ends in the Midlands
I only manages four flights on BMA (not BMI) including the DC9-15, SH6 and ATP but fond memories including my one and only business trip flying on BHX-LHR - Shorts 360.
Pete
I realise that it is a Lufthansa flight but it is on code-share LH958/BD3326 per the Frankfurt website and GDS (BD not on the BHX site).
I know this is a minor point and of absolutely no comfort to those affected but it would be good to know if this is the ever commercial flight under the BMI AOC and it ends in the Midlands
I only manages four flights on BMA (not BMI) including the DC9-15, SH6 and ATP but fond memories including my one and only business trip flying on BHX-LHR - Shorts 360.
Pete
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Not strictly accurate. The Lufthansa FRA-MAN service operated by BMI is scheduled to arrive at 2200hrs (ish) tonight.
Lady Lexxington
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To all my ex-colleagues, the very best of luck in the future. It was an absolute pleasure to have worked with the best people in the industry and I'm so grateful I got to be a part of it.
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BHX-FRA
All gone pear-shaped for the last day of BMI operations on BHX-FRA.
LH959 departed a little late and got into Frankfurt at about 08.50 UK time but a three hour forty turnaround at Frankfurt has put paid to a smooth operation for the last day.
LH954/5 operated about 90 minutes late and of course you start hitting Frankfurt curfew times with the last flight. Recently LH have used their own aircraft on LH956/7 leaving the BMI A320 on the ground ready for the last FRA-BHX of the day but not this time.
BHX arrivals & FRA departures now show LH958 as cancelled and LH956 operating late with LH957 cancelled.
What a disappointing end to BHX operations, was this due aircraft tech, weather or slot problems earlier in the day?
Pete
LH959 departed a little late and got into Frankfurt at about 08.50 UK time but a three hour forty turnaround at Frankfurt has put paid to a smooth operation for the last day.
LH954/5 operated about 90 minutes late and of course you start hitting Frankfurt curfew times with the last flight. Recently LH have used their own aircraft on LH956/7 leaving the BMI A320 on the ground ready for the last FRA-BHX of the day but not this time.
BHX arrivals & FRA departures now show LH958 as cancelled and LH956 operating late with LH957 cancelled.
What a disappointing end to BHX operations, was this due aircraft tech, weather or slot problems earlier in the day?
Pete
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Not much else to say
bmi British Midland tribute - The way we were in 2011 - YouTube
Thanks Mr Flashjet
bmi British Midland tribute - The way we were in 2011 - YouTube
Thanks Mr Flashjet
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BMA928 reportedly given a water-cannon salute on arrival from Baku this morning.
A sad day, BMI have always been a pleasure to work with, both over the RT and liaising with their ground and flight ops departments.
All at Heathrow ATC will miss them.
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The LH flights from BHX/MAN are just that, LH. They're not commercial 'BD' flights, just flights for LH operated by BD & on the BD AOC There are several non-commercial 'BD' flights over the next few days to get A/C to where they need to be..
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A sad day, BMI have always been a pleasure to work with, both over the RT and liaising with their ground and flight ops departments.
All at Heathrow ATC will miss them.
All at Heathrow ATC will miss them.
