Why don't you start by asking yourself what YOU really got out of posting that thread?

Hey Heebeegb,

Go easy on Flapjack - despite the slightly sensationalist title to the thread, he raises some valid points that may stimulate some interesting debate.

Also see the GB pay negotiations thread........

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=212138

Thought GB was profitable according to previous posts??? Maybe becoming a wholly owned BA subsidiary - would fit nicely with the BA Connect network????? The family run holding company for GB - isn't doing too well from what I hear though....

i think flapjack made some valid points, but agree that mere speculation is sometimes unhelpful.

I think GB has a very bright and exciting future!!!

BPM

For the new people. Please, no slagging or flaming. We don't allow it. If you don't have facts don't post your best guess. It upsets innocent folk.

PPP

It would not sit within the BA Connext business plan and they already make a significant loss.

Blimey, beauport potato man - your post has been pretty drastically sanitised since you edited it - have they pulled you into the office for a 'chat' ? :D
SectorSafe, you state.....
Surely, all posts on PpruNe are the observations and opinions of individuals and therefore cannot be viewed as 'official' ?

just giving benefit of the doubt in the early days finchy.

Greenfinch,

"GB has a very bright and exciting future"

What does BPM know/has he heard that has so revised his stance on this matter?

Well, as JM, JH & JP (directors) are all either leaving or left (+ a senior bod in the parent travel group) & is general knowledge.
Easy & FR have done as flapjack320 says..
T&C,s have got worse (& more to come methinks)...
Two Cpts & ten F/Os have left (or handed in their notice)in the the last few months, with at least three other Cpts I know of about to do the same!
Then, either you have been asleep or are doing your best ostrich impersonation.:ok:

BTW, Remember what this forum is called!

Anyone know if they will be drawing from their hold pools at long last?

Dash-7 lover is trying to wind-up the GB pilots as the BA Connect and GB 'products' are very different.

Just curious, when is GB's BA franchise up for renewal?

All sounds like truthful stuff to me. People have left and are leaving. That inludes Managers. Do they know something we don't??

Thanks Flapjack - yeah, it was a cracking night out and one hell of a send-off ! (many thanks to all who turned up).

I think you should ignore any flack you get over this thread - like I said earlier, you've raised some valid points that should stimulate some interesting debate. After all, isn't that what PPRuNe's all about ?

Cheers,

'finchy :ok:

So I’m guessing GB is looking for replacements for these crew that have left? Any one have any idea about numbers? With new aircraft on the way too I’m guessing a few…:)

flapjack320,

Please check your Private Message's

Thanks,

Craggs.

GB lost about £5.5m last year. Reports not yet filed but that is apparently the figure. Most of this seems to be down to the fact that they are continually trying to sell £1 for 50 pence, particularly given the crazy bulk buying rates that they give to many of the tour operators using GB flights.

I hear that another pilot has resigned, a training captain this time...

Tis correct.

Not replacing him either, so the ostrich is alive & well (sic):yuk:

How many aircraft do GB Airways still have on order, and where are they likely to expand to next? The MAN hub is now over a year old, how is it doing? Does anyone think BHX will ever play a role in GB's future considering BA Connect's position there, or is there too much LCC competition?