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Old 4th September 2011 | 09:04
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Facelookbovvered
 
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I can't see things changing anytime soon

FR are of course a major airline, but few other outfits of this size could get away with the way they treat their staff, never mind their customers, sims on days off, pay for your uniform, car parking, no pension, no union, salary deduction for your sim check, pay for your own hotel( I'm treating all who fly for FR as employees including contractor, because that is what they are in reality)

Boeing provide aircraft so cheap, that they are resold to generate a book profit, a five year life deal on APU's a deal on the brake life irrespective of whether you use reverse thrust or not, so can the brakes to save the fuel even when it 40c in Sevile.

They are very very shrewd at screwing their crews and customers, but without the cheap aircraft deal, airport subsidies,and all manner of iffy employment and tax practices they would have to charge at least 10 Euro's a seat more, how many of the 70million would still choose to fly with them then

Its a shame really because they have fantastic crews both up front and in the back, great equipment, great route network and on time performance and very safe of course, but most pax are happier when they got off, sadly the same choices isn't available to the employee's yes 10 years with them will leave you playing with your lips

I can't see things changing anytime soon
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