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Rumour has it that the management haven't even bothered to tell the crews! Once again the same is happening again by the same people that did it to us in XL. Clear them out and start again! Surely the MD should come out with something!
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I think you'll find that pprune forced his hand! Just been e-mailed a copy of his letter to the troops! No aeroplanes....so viking is now a virtual airline. Shall swap my subcription from Flight magazine to PC Pilot!
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Banjul Flight
I just had a call from an exhausted neighbour who flew from Gatwick to Banjul this morning flight number was VIK151 but just before takeoff they were told they were going via Spain Arrived in Banjul at 10pm Banjul board now shows flight 4P152 to Gatwick 4am so still using Viking flight numbers rgds
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Where have you seen that the SSH flight is now a VKH
We are due to go 24th return 31st
Thought it a little odd that when I booked our extra leg room seats
that it was for an A320 ...theoretically not on the Viking fleet
I have since noticed that our invoice (2nd October) whilst from Viking AB does say that the flight is being operated Viking Hellas with a VKH flight prefix
Given how full the SSH flights are at this time of the year it would seem odd not to try and make them happen
Looking at the Viking Airlines website it does seem to be the case that they have VERY few flights due to operate after mid October ...and maybe those that are scheduled ... were always due to be /will be now operated by Viking Hellas
I suppose the acid test will be to see if tomorrow's flight ( VIK or VKH 173) does depart
Where have you seen that the SSH flight is now a VKH
We are due to go 24th return 31st
Thought it a little odd that when I booked our extra leg room seats
that it was for an A320 ...theoretically not on the Viking fleet
I have since noticed that our invoice (2nd October) whilst from Viking AB does say that the flight is being operated Viking Hellas with a VKH flight prefix
Given how full the SSH flights are at this time of the year it would seem odd not to try and make them happen
Looking at the Viking Airlines website it does seem to be the case that they have VERY few flights due to operate after mid October ...and maybe those that are scheduled ... were always due to be /will be now operated by Viking Hellas
I suppose the acid test will be to see if tomorrow's flight ( VIK or VKH 173) does depart
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Is it me or is that just stating exactly what has been said....??
answered that yourself really....
Where have you seen that the SSH flight is now a VKH
I have since noticed that our invoice (2nd October) whilst from Viking AB does say that the flight is being operated Viking Hellas with a VKH flight prefix
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Indeed ...may be I have
1) ...only noticed it was VKH on my invoice after I started typing
2) still interested in any other source that says it will be operated by Viking Hellas
...and that we are likely get there/back and don't face our second holiday nightmare of 2010
1) ...only noticed it was VKH on my invoice after I started typing
2) still interested in any other source that says it will be operated by Viking Hellas
...and that we are likely get there/back and don't face our second holiday nightmare of 2010
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Looks like the company has been split into two. Can all debts be passed over to the unhealthy side Viking, so Viking Hellas can prosper as a seperate entity. Wonder if bills and wages will be paid by Viking?
Any one know how many pilots and cabincrew are affected?
Looks like PW has done it again, incredible, how does the CAA let him and his cronies get away with it, while his employees have to suffer again. He s*****d me over once, wont let him do it again! Hopefully the CAA wont either.........
Any one know how many pilots and cabincrew are affected?
Looks like PW has done it again, incredible, how does the CAA let him and his cronies get away with it, while his employees have to suffer again. He s*****d me over once, wont let him do it again! Hopefully the CAA wont either.........
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Im betting Messers Wyatt and co, moved their own cash out into a cayman islands account some time ago! Crooks! One day we can only hope they get their dues!
Looking forward to that...
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The wisdom and insight into the events in Viking Airlines of some of the people posting above is inversley proportional to the feeling of happiness and well being they will get from seeing people put out of work if the airline were to fail.
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As Saska says, he operates 'through the cracks' - are we even sure he is a 'director'? - is it his wife, or is he just the 'finance' behind the operation? Either way I don't see the CAA being able to do anything. The question is, has he committed any 'offence'?
Sorry - just realised this post is in a parallel universe post
Sorry - just realised this post is in a parallel universe post
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Could not agree with you more Saskatoon - as for 3Reds I do wonder what you get of your life revelling in people losing their jobs and livelihood. I was made redundant four times in my career (none of my own making) so I know what it is like - not very nice at all. Wait my son and you might just lose your job one day and then see how you feel especially when there are no jobs to be had!
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Compton3bravo,
I did loose my job when XL went bust hence my anger at it all happening again.
Just for the record I take no joy in people loosing their jobs and If you would care to read the previous posts on this thread you will see that the likes of plumponpies and excrab did nothing but try to put a positive spin on the criminal dealings of Wyatt and co.
I did loose my job when XL went bust hence my anger at it all happening again.
Just for the record I take no joy in people loosing their jobs and If you would care to read the previous posts on this thread you will see that the likes of plumponpies and excrab did nothing but try to put a positive spin on the criminal dealings of Wyatt and co.
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As Saska says, he operates 'through the cracks' - are we even sure he is a 'director'? - is it his wife, or is he just the 'finance' behind the operation? Either way I don't see the CAA being able to do anything. The question is, has he committed any 'offence'?
NB Copied in from the other Viking thread
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Prob down the job office.
good luck lads, pity it lasted so long in my view... the government is about to slash your benefit, oh well Phil will be back next year, and you will be able to grovel for your old jobs back.
good luck lads, pity it lasted so long in my view... the government is about to slash your benefit, oh well Phil will be back next year, and you will be able to grovel for your old jobs back.
Viking Airlines AB haven’t gone bust, filed for administration etc. they have just stopped operations for the winter. They may be back next summer, they may not be. However I for one have now got plenty of time on type, I didn’t need to go to Lagos and I’ve had a great two years. The people I’ve worked with are fantastic and made going to work a real joy. Not like all you old time “Ex-XL ers” who were just a miserable bunch of sods at the end of XL.
Quite frankly, you should be ashamed of yourself for thinking, never mind posting, the quote above.
I pity You.
Anyway, those who are off to Sunwings, I’m sure you will have a ball! For those who are staying at LGW, we might be around to see you when you get back. I’m sure we can arrange a drink or two......
