When operating into FRA some years ago, received a sita from the company commercial manager demanding that absolute
minimum fuel be uplifted to ensure all extra belly cargo could be accomodated.
Left the cargo behind and uplifted fuel for what I
considered to be required, considering anticipated delays upon arrival.
Delays at SPA...45 minutes.
Upon arrival in FRA, received another sita from the commercial manager asking me to explain myself. Sent my reply (and a copy of the first msg to my fleet manager.
Upon return to base, found a short memo from the fleet manager in my mailbox to disregard further messages from the commercial director. A short handwritten memo at the bottom of the page stated...."the concerned individual will
not stick his oar in my (or your) pond again, ever. Safety first."
Always appreciated his candor.
Wonder if it would be the same today?
NB.
Captain Stable,
My 'shoot from the hip" comments were made on this thread
before it was transferred here.
