Originally Posted by
TURIN
So who will look after the MAN-JFK and all the shuttle flights?
The MAN-JFK is a dedicated aircraft and needs in house support as there are no other RR powered 767s operated outside BA in the UK.
The LHR & LGW Shuttle night stops will also need attention.
BA ground staff are also contracted to other operators. This is a sizable income for BA. Are you saying that BA will cut ALL ties in the regions?
Yes, BA will contract out all ground handling services in the regions. Engineering is slightly different as BA do contract this service out at various regional stations, and as I understand, it makes lots of money... Check-in, Loading, ticket desk and baggage tracing office will go at all regional airports as handling agents can do this part of the work cheaper.
The decision to sell Connect to flybe directly affects me as a BA Mainline employee. It is true that nothing has been said officially - but - look at what we do know, and look at the way the company has been outsourcing around Europe and the world, and in particular look at how 'efficient' Newcastle is - so we are told...