On Saturday there were two diversions on Saturday from BRS to CWL for BA Connect i was told by a colleague today. The 1st one had landed without calling up and no notification from BA. Captain called on the ground and was pretty p'd off after sitting on ground for 10 mins without anyone approching the a/c. All appologies were given from Aviance ops and explained that he wasn't expected and that somone would be with him as soon as possible.
Aviance ops then contacted BA to ask why wasn't they informed of the diversion, the reply was 'Didn't BRS phone you to let you know?' ' Well that was very naughty of them.' He then went on to say theres another one on the way to you. Aviance ops then went on to say that there were problems with Tech a/c at CWL and were not able to handle it as there were no facilities or staff available. Thats ok he said tell him to divert to BHX as thats where the a/c was going next.
Aviance operations contacted ATC to tell them to inform the BA Connect a/c to go to BHX instead because of the probs at CWL. Captains reply was 'Sod that im 5 minutes away and i'm coming in.'
Apparently he had all but praise for CWL for friendlyness of staff and that they had allready ordered the busses by the time the passengers were in the terminal.
Is this signs of BA Connect being frustrated with insecurity of their future?
And what were the reason of the diverts to CWL from BRS?