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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

2nd Jun 2017, 18:37

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BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

I think you will find that other firms have...

I think you will find that other firms have creaking IT as well; BA wouldn't be unique in that regard.

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

30th May 2017, 19:43

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

A very good point. Firms are obliged to respond...

A very good point. Firms are obliged to respond to Small Claims Court claims. It will provoke a response from BA as they won't want to send a Legal Team to the local Magistrates in Any Town and...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

30th May 2017, 19:36

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BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

You might want to explain your reasoning!

You might want to explain your reasoning!

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

30th May 2017, 19:05

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

Don't laugh but the airline industry isn't as...

Don't laugh but the airline industry isn't as regulated as Financial Services. Yes, I know the maintenance and safety side is regulated but the consumer side less so, mainly as in my view its a...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

29th May 2017, 15:59

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

Ian - I don't know your background but I...

Ian - I don't know your background but I understand that RBS has a whole host of legacy systems which need considerable TLC. It will be interesting to understand whether legacy systems fell over at...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

29th May 2017, 15:56

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

I really dislike non-attributable stories. Sure,...

I really dislike non-attributable stories. Sure, cock-ups occur in business all the time and I've seen plenty by Accountants and Non-Accountants alike.

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

29th May 2017, 11:01

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

A typical yes and no answer coming up. If BA...

A typical yes and no answer coming up. If BA offered to restore the passenger to their original position, i.e. rebook or refund, and the passenger refused, I doubt very much that a Court would find...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

29th May 2017, 09:31

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

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Posted By Tight Accountant

A number of contributors have blamed the...

A number of contributors have blamed the Accountants for this outage, e.g. excessive cost cutting, lack of funds for IT kit. In defence of my profession, the BA Board makes the strategic, financial...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

28th May 2017, 00:43

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

Views: 303,319

Posted By Tight Accountant

Indeed, this is what I find incomprehensible; you...

Indeed, this is what I find incomprehensible; you have a separate, back-up power source for your servers independent of the National Grid. I am assuming the majority of BA's servers are located in...

Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)

28th May 2017, 00:38

Replies: 634

BA delays at LHR - Computer issue

Views: 303,319

Posted By Tight Accountant

Surely some contradiction? By definition you...

Surely some contradiction? By definition you wouldn't mirror redundant systems!

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