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Went through t1 two weeks ago then back through yeterday all looking good could not get over how big the duty free shop is only moan i do have is lack of seating in the upstairs cafe area and the the lack of seating in the main lounge also when we went was during the hot weather and boy was it hot in the terminal was ok down by the gates as the air con was on but nothing in the main area although still a lot of areas closed looking good
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I think I can break his record when I say that I flew through T1 last weekend for the first time in quite some time and was suprised with how modern and efficient the new security area seemed especially with the increase in screening channels but it really was a disappointment to be routed through the Duty Free with no obvious route through without walking into a dispaly or being sprayed by a perfume girl and arriving back into T1 was also a shame as far as Duty Free shopping goes although the shop was much smaller and quicker to get through and I can't remember being through immigration so quickly - the officers almost outnumbered the pax and were positively polite for a change: do I win?
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do I win?
Must try harder.
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I don't know if it's been mentioned previous, But I have read in TTG recently about EL AL and a possible return this autumn???
The article 'briefly' said that EL AL were interested, And activeley applying to serve TEL again???
The article 'briefly' said that EL AL were interested, And activeley applying to serve TEL again???
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"Not such early hours nearly all flights very late, but that is another story from what I have been told chaos in Moscow!"
Passengers I talked to today suggested that fans travelling back to the UK came back on any flight that was going at the time and not the flights they were booked on and in some cases, regardless of what airport in the UK they wanted to travel to.
Passengers I talked to today suggested that fans travelling back to the UK came back on any flight that was going at the time and not the flights they were booked on and in some cases, regardless of what airport in the UK they wanted to travel to.
Fortunately, we went independently.
MAN-AMS-TLL-RIX-LED-DME-VNO-RIX-TLL-AMS-MAN !!!!!
And for all the people having a go at the facilities, they want to try flying to a Russian airport !!!! two hours to get through emmigration, on the way OUT of Russia !!! No facilities airside whatsover, three security checks, only two gates at all airports with a nice long bus ride to the aircraft. And all that is without going into the domestic flights we took !!!!!
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Now Now Johnny.
I've had far more important things to deal with than that shower of b@stards.
I can now concentrate on it, I'd better be quick though, before they (hopefully) go out of business.
I've had far more important things to deal with than that shower of b@stards.
I can now concentrate on it, I'd better be quick though, before they (hopefully) go out of business.
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Senior Managers at Manchester Airport Shame on You
Manchester Airport has been ordered to pay substantial damages to an NUJ member following an employment tribunal ruling that sharply criticised senior managers at the airport.
The tribunal found that communications manager Jennifer Walley had been unfairly dismissed and ordered the airport to pay more than £25,000 in compensation.
Senior managers at Manchester Airport came in for tough criticism for their roles in the case, which related to unsubstantiated allegation of leaking information to the press. The tribunal in Manchester found defects in the company’s investigation and disciplinary hearing and said that a subsequent appeal process was “flawed”.
Jennifer was originally suspended from her job managing the airport’s press office in May 2006 after she submitted alternative proposals to a planned restructuring on behalf of the communications team. When Jennifer’s suspension was reported in the Manchester Evening News and Blackpool Gazette, further allegations were introduced to the disciplinary process alleging that Jennifer was the source for these stories, an allegation that was not upheld.
Jennifer was dismissed in September 2006 in a process that has now been found to be unfair.
The tribunal found that:
the airport’s Head of Risk Assurance Chris Humm, who conducted the investigation into the allegations, effectively “shifted the goalposts” during his investigation into allegations against Jennifer;
Mr Humm “patently misled” Jennifer when he telephoned her the day before an interview to say there were no new issues to be raised;
management failed to provide Jennifer with written notification of new allegations being made against her, in direct contravention of the company’s disciplinary procedure;
Steve Warrener, Manchester Airport’s Finance Director, was “wholly unrealistic” in some of the demands he placed upon Jennifer and “chose to disregard” confirmation from the newspapers involved that Jennifer wasn’t the source for their stories;
the reason for Jennifer’s dismissal was connected with her membership of the NUJ.
Responding to the tribunal’s judgement, both Jennifer and NUJ General Secretary Jeremy Dear called on the airport’s owners – Manchester City Council and the nine other local authorities in Greater Manchester – to examine the tribunal’s criticisms and demand answers from the airport management.
After the Tribunal’s findings were announced, Jennifer Walley said:
“I believe my case raises serious questions about the senior management operation at Manchester Airport and it is important these are addressed. The tribunal’s findings speak for themselves.
“I hope that the tribunal’s criticisms of the directors involved will encourage the owners of the airport to properly examine their conduct and behaviour.”
“I would like to pay tribute to my former airport press office colleagues who gave evidence at the hearing. I will always be grateful to them for the courage they have shown.”
Jeremy Dear added: “Jen has shown she is courageous, committed to the pursuit of the truth and principled throughout this long ordeal. She has exposed the failings and falsehoods of those who sought to tarnish her reputation. She richly deserves this significant victory.”
The Tribunal awarded a basic award of £4,200 plus £13,577 compensation and £8,000 for injury to feelings.
19 May 2008
The tribunal found that communications manager Jennifer Walley had been unfairly dismissed and ordered the airport to pay more than £25,000 in compensation.
Senior managers at Manchester Airport came in for tough criticism for their roles in the case, which related to unsubstantiated allegation of leaking information to the press. The tribunal in Manchester found defects in the company’s investigation and disciplinary hearing and said that a subsequent appeal process was “flawed”.
Jennifer was originally suspended from her job managing the airport’s press office in May 2006 after she submitted alternative proposals to a planned restructuring on behalf of the communications team. When Jennifer’s suspension was reported in the Manchester Evening News and Blackpool Gazette, further allegations were introduced to the disciplinary process alleging that Jennifer was the source for these stories, an allegation that was not upheld.
Jennifer was dismissed in September 2006 in a process that has now been found to be unfair.
The tribunal found that:
the airport’s Head of Risk Assurance Chris Humm, who conducted the investigation into the allegations, effectively “shifted the goalposts” during his investigation into allegations against Jennifer;
Mr Humm “patently misled” Jennifer when he telephoned her the day before an interview to say there were no new issues to be raised;
management failed to provide Jennifer with written notification of new allegations being made against her, in direct contravention of the company’s disciplinary procedure;
Steve Warrener, Manchester Airport’s Finance Director, was “wholly unrealistic” in some of the demands he placed upon Jennifer and “chose to disregard” confirmation from the newspapers involved that Jennifer wasn’t the source for their stories;
the reason for Jennifer’s dismissal was connected with her membership of the NUJ.
Responding to the tribunal’s judgement, both Jennifer and NUJ General Secretary Jeremy Dear called on the airport’s owners – Manchester City Council and the nine other local authorities in Greater Manchester – to examine the tribunal’s criticisms and demand answers from the airport management.
After the Tribunal’s findings were announced, Jennifer Walley said:
“I believe my case raises serious questions about the senior management operation at Manchester Airport and it is important these are addressed. The tribunal’s findings speak for themselves.
“I hope that the tribunal’s criticisms of the directors involved will encourage the owners of the airport to properly examine their conduct and behaviour.”
“I would like to pay tribute to my former airport press office colleagues who gave evidence at the hearing. I will always be grateful to them for the courage they have shown.”
Jeremy Dear added: “Jen has shown she is courageous, committed to the pursuit of the truth and principled throughout this long ordeal. She has exposed the failings and falsehoods of those who sought to tarnish her reputation. She richly deserves this significant victory.”
The Tribunal awarded a basic award of £4,200 plus £13,577 compensation and £8,000 for injury to feelings.
19 May 2008
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Not a bad return for the management either
getting rid of someone for £25,000.
What salary was she on when the allegations
were first made?
Perhaps they took the cheaper option?
MM
Not a bad return for the management either
getting rid of someone for £25,000.
What salary was she on when the allegations
were first made?
Perhaps they took the cheaper option?
MM
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More Cargo flights
Despite the lack of progress in pax flights to MAN, cargo continues to thrive. It is being reported in a couple of trade sites that Jade Cargo will start flights from Shenzhen to MAN via BUD in June. Seems they have resolved flight crew shortages, including the recent take on of ex-Oasis pilots.
Expected to be twice a week. Is there anyone in the know who can confirm start date, the days and times?
Wonder if we are approaching overkill to China with Air China, Great Wall Airlines and now Jade - not to mention Cathay and their shuttles to HKG. Can MAN sustain all these operators?
And if they can, why no Korean or Japanese yet? C'mon MAN pull your fingers out!
Expected to be twice a week. Is there anyone in the know who can confirm start date, the days and times?
Wonder if we are approaching overkill to China with Air China, Great Wall Airlines and now Jade - not to mention Cathay and their shuttles to HKG. Can MAN sustain all these operators?
And if they can, why no Korean or Japanese yet? C'mon MAN pull your fingers out!
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JAL are happy at heathow for the moment, and Korean must be happy transiting cargo on their pax flights to heathrow also.
Only time will tell if the cargo bubble can be sustained at man, and dont forget CX are now down to 9 weekly with the consolidation of the dragonair flights
Only time will tell if the cargo bubble can be sustained at man, and dont forget CX are now down to 9 weekly with the consolidation of the dragonair flights
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CA are looking at cancelling all flts in July/Aug due spiralling fuel costs. CX(KA) are down to 7 or 8, that may drop further, a lot of freight on CX goes to Korea/Japan already. Maybe the bubble has burst
Remember that just because an aircraft lands at MAN, it doesn't mean the cargo is destined for the local area. Due to lack of slots/space at southern airports, there is no doubt that some of these cargo airlines are carrying cargo that is meant for other areas of the UK. MAN is 5 hours drive from most major places in the UK so as long as there is a requirement for airfreight into the UK from various Asian cities, MAN could well keep these flights.
Korean, Asiana and JAL all operate freighters to London so they are unlikely to need to send freighters into MAN as well.
Korean, Asiana and JAL all operate freighters to London so they are unlikely to need to send freighters into MAN as well.