While we wait for the Court decision thought I might pass on some of the latest from the land of wonder.
Another Fokker Captain resigned yesterday.
Been told latest recruitment drive is from Tonga, can't get drivers from any where else.
Between the 15th and 20th of January only 63 flights were cancelled due to no crew available.
The Cairns flight is now being done by the 737 fleet because there is no Fokker crew to cover the flights even tho there is barely enough pax to even warrant a Fokker let alone a 737.
Board is being told there is no crewing problem.
In the meantime Airlines of PNG are actively recruiting from Poxie thanks to the efforts of a recently employed ex Poxie Fokker Capt.
Oh and did I mention the disgruntled Fokker guys who are not being offered tours yet others are because their work permits are about to expire and they are required to sign the 2017 contract? Sign and you get tours, don't sign and you are terminated. So they are signing with a lawyer written rider which Poxie is accepting..... but those not being offered tours are very angry against those who have signed which is resulting in a very uncomfortable working environment. Catch 22!
That should be enough for tonight!
Last edited by olderairhead; 21st Jan 2018 at 09:53.