Originally Posted by
NoelEvans
When I was checking in for a BA short-haul flight some time ago I heard this comment from a fellow passenger in the queue: "BA short-haul is now just EasyJet where the pilots wear caps".
Not quite true as BA sell you "M&S sandwiches", but then EasyJet have a bigger range of UK airports to fly from. As a passenger in 'the regions' I see no need to use BA short-haul. A Dutch airline does quite well for me and they give me a free sandwich and drink.
You guys are probably correct, why bother about public opinion.
The decline in the BA short haul product is not the fault of the pilots. I think you will find that every pilot in BA would support spending on improving the customer experience - especially on SH.
Also, you might find that the average earnings of an EZY Captain far exceed those of their BA equivalents.
Which goes some way to explaining the dissatisfaction amongst the BA pilot workforce...