Ford Air/Flightline rumour

[mirolakes]

Has anyone heard the rumour that Ford Air is closing at Stansted getting rid of all the people and that the routes will be operated by Flightline ?

[nelly1066]

where did you hear that from and do you know whats gonna happen to the people ?

[mirolakes]

Was on a layover and got talking to this guy who used to work for Flightline, from what he was saying they are a pretty crappy airline to work for. Anything to save a buck if you know what i mean.

[bacardi walla]

Can't see Flightline's 146's making IST from STN somehow :confused:

[The Puzzler]

Puzzle me this....

Take Pinky and Perky,
Who are really quite quirky,
And a flight operation thats shady and murky,
Add a roman, some spanners,
And a whole bunch of sods,
Mix them together
And what have you got?? :confused: :hmm:

[TUGNBAR]

I've recently seen Harrods Aviation doing the Ground Handling for the B737's aswell

[bacardi walla]

TUGNBAR on the ball I see........:rolleyes: And how long have Harrods been looking after Ford's handling ? Yonks.

[TUGNBAR]

Thanks BACARDI WALLA for your sarcasm, but I was referring to the aircraft handling (pushback/baggage loading) not Pax handling

[hurricane]

Flightline........had a mate who worked there briefly - couldn't wait to get out. Can't imagine that their culture of penny pinching will entirely fit in with Ford's renowned 'safety first' style of operation!!!!!!!!!

[bacardi walla]

TUGNBAR sorry but I gave up reading minds years ago :ok:

Maybe Fords' tug is out of service and Harrods are helping out with pushbacks etc. Who know's, but I dare say all will be revealed in due course.

Speculation can be a dangerous thing :suspect:

[Daifly]

Yes Bacardi - you never ever do speculation now do you...!?!?

I refer you to every single post you do on Goldair...

Ahem.

[bacardi walla]

Daifly that isn't speculation. It's called knowing. Lets keep this on topic shall we? Thanks

[HZ123]

The prospect of this type of operation makes good sence. Ford have been operating at STN since the 70's and the operation of a small airline cannot be cost efficient. The transfer of the operation to FL at SEN would offer a significant saving. Ford surely need to save as much as possible and this could be one way. I cannot understand that the Ford guys would be less than enthusiastic about it. I fail to see that there is anything wrong with FL safety record. Disgruntled staff are everywhere in every company at all levels.

[loco motion]

Not the best time to send a CV then?

:confused:

[4HolerPoler]

Simple answer:

To Ford: Maybe not but hey, what does it cost?

To Flightline: Klondike Stampede...........join in, nothing to lose.

Good luck & best wishes

4HP

[Daifly]

Have it on good authority (so undeniably it will all close tomorrow!) that this is horsesh*t.

Ford not closing/merging the operation at all.

[loco motion]

CV back in then!

All is well.

;)