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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2024, 09:58
Replies: 763
Views: 246,432
Posted By PAXboy

I did enjoy seeing the verbiage from them: ...

I did enjoy seeing the verbiage from them:

Continuing to use such ridiculous hyperbole only serves to show they value 'PR fluff' over (for example) getting an AOC. 'Historical'? I think not.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2024, 09:53
Replies: 64
Views: 6,299
Posted By PAXboy

Shipping. The container ships, the bulk carriers...

Shipping. The container ships, the bulk carriers and (fewer) the cruise ships.

As a large part of the world decided to outsource their manufacturing to the Orient, then ship it across the globe...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Apr 2024, 16:56
Replies: 2,328
Views: 733,754
Posted By PAXboy

A couple of weeks ago, I had to day trip LHR-EDI....

A couple of weeks ago, I had to day trip LHR-EDI. I'd not been through there since 2001. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LOVELY LITTLE AIRPORT??? Wow but they have crammed in more shops/coffee/bars/eating than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Apr 2024, 11:48
Replies: 64
Views: 6,299
Posted By PAXboy

Not airline but this is the kind of problem the...

Not airline but this is the kind of problem the world faces. Notwithstanding the amount of plastic used in the airline worl.

The Guardian...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2024, 17:30
Replies: 140
Views: 47,674
Posted By PAXboy

Less Hair you are correct - it is the balance...

Less Hair you are correct - it is the balance between good work and money that has been lost. Further, in the last 30/35 years, there has been a real return to the stock market as casino. The idea...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2024, 17:11
Replies: 64
Views: 6,299
Posted By PAXboy

Likewise, many developing nations want the...

Likewise, many developing nations want the 'western lifestyle' and their politicians are very keen to provide.
Q.E.D.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Apr 2024, 19:22
Replies: 149
Views: 83,608
Posted By PAXboy

What do VS call the most senior cabin manager?...

What do VS call the most senior cabin manager? They have changed the title over the years and I cannot recall. Thanks.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2024, 15:49
Replies: 140
Views: 47,674
Posted By PAXboy

Less Hair Sums up the process that I saw begin in...

Less Hair Sums up the process that I saw begin in the mid 1980s, it emerged from the USA and spread to many English speaking countries - possible others too. I was working for an American company at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2024, 13:40
Replies: 64
Views: 6,299
Posted By PAXboy

I first became seriously aware of climate change...

I first became seriously aware of climate change around 1995. One branch of my family were then farmers (outside the UK) and they said that the reduced rainfall and other changes was unlike anything...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2024, 15:11
Replies: 763
Views: 246,432
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks Brian Pern for the cv of their Head of...

Thanks Brian Pern for the cv of their Head of Finance.

Indeed, Branson learnt from how Laker was 'turned over' by the big boys and was ready when they started on him.

Some free advice for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2024, 09:49
Replies: 763
Views: 246,432
Posted By PAXboy

So, Mr. Horner has 'significant industry...

So, Mr. Horner has 'significant industry experience' but which industry? Having worked in the City of London, I have never considered it an 'industry'.

Branson did create new companies that gave -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Apr 2024, 09:40
Replies: 4
Views: 803
Posted By PAXboy

I once used Twitter (as was then) and got a very...

I once used Twitter (as was then) and got a very fast response. They seem to be sensitive to public social media.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Apr 2024, 17:03
Replies: 4,466
Views: 640,935
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks, I had presumed a divert. Crew times would...

Thanks, I had presumed a divert. Crew times would be stretched to the limit.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2024, 17:02
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

Indeed Helol, as we have agreed in the past....

Indeed Helol, as we have agreed in the past. Normally, we ride the wonderful A380 out and back. But, this year, we had run down our stock of Avios and accrued so many VS points that we had no...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2024, 16:35
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

Nice story SLF3. That part of the world can often...

Nice story SLF3. That part of the world can often afford front cabin for the whole family. The times I've had an upgrade are horribly few, best was a VS JNB-LHR. I was in PE and then bumped to UC.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2024, 09:28
Replies: 4,371
Views: 901,635
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks for the old LTN film. The smart dresses...

Thanks for the old LTN film. The smart dresses and collar and ties are how it used to be. I also see that the steps up to the Tristars had covers against wind and rain, don't see those anymore. Not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2024, 09:13
Replies: 777
Views: 250,937
Posted By PAXboy

Indeed Asturias56 It has become a SOP for...

Indeed Asturias56 It has become a SOP for corporates to fling accusations and 'blame' at anyone. This is done under the guise of PR/Marketing/diverting attention.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2024, 09:11
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

Ah, interesting point, had not thought of that....

Ah, interesting point, had not thought of that. They do need to be seen to do their job.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Apr 2024, 16:46
Replies: 4,466
Views: 640,935
Posted By PAXboy

I am watching KEF for departure of family and...

I am watching KEF for departure of family and saw: BAW27NV B772 British Airways (GREAT Festival of Creativity) scheduled KEF~LAS

Seems unusual?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Apr 2024, 14:14
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

For 25 years my mother lived on the Isle of Man...

For 25 years my mother lived on the Isle of Man in her retirment. It was my contention that, because they were a known pathway from Ireland (both sides) they were particularly vigilent. Leaving LHR...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Apr 2024, 18:04
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

This sounds like a new kind of misery being...

This sounds like a new kind of misery being inflicted by the staff of the new scanners.

BBC Web News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68770727)


... should have been handled...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Apr 2024, 11:58
Replies: 22
Views: 2,126
Posted By PAXboy

Yes, I do. I'm not fussed about going to the...

Yes, I do. I'm not fussed about going to the human at LHR as long as they don't insist on me being rejected by the E first. At LTN the E usually works fine.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Apr 2024, 20:23
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

Interesting. At LHR T5 this week, I had taken off...

Interesting. At LHR T5 this week, I had taken off my boots (they always alarm the metal hoop) and my belt. I was still sent through the fancy wave machine and STILL said that I had to have a pat down...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Apr 2024, 17:05
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks MAC 40612 Watching the ghastly scenes...

Thanks MAC 40612

Watching the ghastly scenes from the Taiwan earthquake, you can see people running for their life - and right next to them people stopping to look and behaving in ways we would...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Apr 2024, 11:11
Replies: 197
Views: 29,792
Posted By PAXboy

Checking in for a BA flight, I see that they have...

Checking in for a BA flight, I see that they have still not updated this information. Comair has been gone three years? Sun-Air? The South African version must be more than 15? Not April 1st as I've...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Apr 2024, 11:06
Replies: 22
Views: 2,126
Posted By PAXboy

Heathrow is my point of rejection. Last time I...

Heathrow is my point of rejection. Last time I just went straight to the human who confirmed there as no fault in the chip and no reason to be rejected.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2024, 12:25
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By PAXboy

I have seen that many corporates now just ignore...

I have seen that many corporates now just ignore customers. I recently had a problem with BA seat bookings on a changed flight. Money down the drain. They know that the cost to us in time outweighs...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2024, 12:47
Replies: 763
Views: 246,432
Posted By PAXboy

SOPS I think they do that because the person...

SOPS I think they do that because the person making their videos has no idea what the airline world is like and we (PPRuNe) suspect that the man in charge does not have much of an idea also....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Mar 2024, 19:52
Replies: 763
Views: 246,432
Posted By PAXboy

I started to watch their promo nonsense. The...

I started to watch their promo nonsense. The captions were really amusing. When you get stuff like ' One Man and ...' then he has laid himself bare. No one can take any of this seriously. The amount...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2024, 14:56
Replies: 705
Views: 197,863
Posted By PAXboy

CNN...

CNN (https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/25/business/boeing-ceo-calhoun-leaving/index.html)


Calhoun only leaves 'by the end of the year' ...??
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Mar 2024, 14:42
Replies: 777
Views: 250,937
Posted By PAXboy

LGW will get to use it's 'extra' runway. LHR...

LGW will get to use it's 'extra' runway.
LHR will NEVER get a third runway.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2024, 00:13
Replies: 705
Views: 197,863
Posted By PAXboy

Manchester South The airlines all grew up not...

Manchester South The airlines all grew up not needing to have thie own inspectors. Airlines could trust Boeing when they were an engineering company. Once they decided to put the C-suite and Wall...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2024, 22:26
Replies: 705
Views: 197,863
Posted By PAXboy

Thank You MechEng for that clarification. I...

Thank You MechEng for that clarification. I suggest, following that first CEO admission, that there has been a lot of obfuscation from Boeing. In the wider passenger arena, their reputation is mud. I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Mar 2024, 20:34
Replies: 55
Views: 9,271
Posted By PAXboy

(If I have told this story earlier in the thread,...

(If I have told this story earlier in the thread, I apologise)

Mention of the DC-10 reminds of a trip in Dec 88. I had a short break in The Gambia and the package included the LGW-BJL sectors. I...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2024, 15:02
Replies: 705
Views: 197,863
Posted By PAXboy

When companies - of almost any size - have this...

When companies - of almost any size - have this kind of problem (one that could end them) - they have a couple of SOPS, which often go in this sequence:

Deny everything
Blame anyone outside the...
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