I think you missed off "because that's all we are interested in" from your quote :ugh:

How are the outstation guys screwing the junior guys? (just curious)

SR

It is Professional Pilots Rumour Network after all. I am not in a position to comment on cabin crew because I just don't know whats going on.

I don't know what's happening for sure, but T1 check in is going to get a major shake up in the next few days and weeks. A lot of airlines are moving about. They have already started removing the glass panels which used to segregate bmi premium check in and taken up the black flooring to be replaced with the standard BAA tiles. The same has happened at the TAM premium check in area in Zone G, so something is happening there too!

Can anybody tell me if any of the bmi BHD based cabin crew or pilots at bmi were offered or eligible to get positions with BA either at LHR or BHD?

My understanding was that BA would not have any locally based crew?
Today, I heard that some were kept on???

EI-BUD

BHD pilots were put at risk but this was mitigated against by collective action of BALPA and the mainline pilots. A agreement was reached that allowed the pilots to take up a LHR base in their current role. They were however required to move at their own cost waiving the clause in their previous contract of employment. I am sorry but I do not know 100% about cabin crew but it was my understanding that a transfer was not offered but they could apply for a position in mixed fleet through the regular recruitment channels but I could very well be ill informed

Many outstation BMI cabin crew are losing their jobs at the end of next week - oddly the date will be the 30th not the 31st. There is a group ET action underway so I can't comment further.

Not strictly accurate. The Lufthansa FRA-MAN service operated by BMI is scheduled to arrive at 2200hrs (ish) tonight.

BHX-FRA
 

I assume the BHX-FRA due at 22.50 (G-MIDO) is also on the BMI AOC?

I realise that it is a Lufthansa flight but it is on code-share LH958/BD3326 per the Frankfurt website and GDS (BD not on the BHX site).

I know this is a minor point and of absolutely no comfort to those affected but it would be good to know if this is the ever commercial flight under the BMI AOC and it ends in the Midlands

I only manages four flights on BMA (not BMI) including the DC9-15, SH6 and ATP but fond memories including my one and only business trip flying on BHX-LHR - Shorts 360.

Pete

The LH flights from BHX/MAN are just that, LH. They're not commercial 'BD' flights, just flights for LH operated by BD & on the BD AOC. There are several non-commercial 'BD' flights over the next few days to get A/C to where they need to be.

To all my ex-colleagues, the very best of luck in the future. It was an absolute pleasure to have worked with the best people in the industry and I'm so grateful I got to be a part of it.

BMA928 reportedly given a water-cannon salute on arrival from Baku this morning.

Nice touch.

BHX-FRA
 

All gone pear-shaped for the last day of BMI operations on BHX-FRA.

LH959 departed a little late and got into Frankfurt at about 08.50 UK time but a three hour forty turnaround at Frankfurt has put paid to a smooth operation for the last day.

LH954/5 operated about 90 minutes late and of course you start hitting Frankfurt curfew times with the last flight. Recently LH have used their own aircraft on LH956/7 leaving the BMI A320 on the ground ready for the last FRA-BHX of the day but not this time.

BHX arrivals & FRA departures now show LH958 as cancelled and LH956 operating late with LH957 cancelled.

What a disappointing end to BHX operations, was this due aircraft tech, weather or slot problems earlier in the day?

Pete

FRA has suffered from the weather today - long list of delays and cancellations.

So what will happen to the BMI a/c that operate the last MAN & BHX flights afterwards? Position to LHR and join BA's fleet?

Not much else to say

bmi British Midland tribute - The way we were in 2011 - YouTube




Thanks Mr Flashjet

Yep, I was standing on the stand when it arrived.

A sad day, BMI have always been a pleasure to work with, both over the RT and liaising with their ground and flight ops departments.

All at Heathrow ATC will miss them.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...027_103727.jpg

Even though the plane is wet leased to LH surely this is still a commercial BD operation as it is earning money for BMI. I agree the positioning flights to come are non commercial flights.

Cheers Gonzo, thanks for the piccy. There were quite a few of us watching from over the fence, hardly a dry eye in the house, so to speak.

We're still there - just in a different uniform and a posh accent!