View Full Version : Astraeus Cabin crew made redundant
atmosphere
19th Nov 2011, 11:39
I hear on the grapevine that all AEU Cabin Crew have been, or are being let go?
What is happening over there?
Good luck to all concerned!!
sam1993
19th Nov 2011, 12:33
Well according to this article, Iceland Express plan to use its own aircraft next year instead of leasing any from Astraeus. As this is Astraeus' main customer, perhaps they are just reducing the fleet size?
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/Iceland_Express_to_Buy_New_Aircraft_Fleet_0_384112.news.aspx
Sad news if true.
sam - it must be a bit more than the Iceland Express contract since that used every few - if any - Astraeus c/crew.
atmosphere
19th Nov 2011, 15:15
According to a friend who is crew for AEU, they have given everyone notice, all cabin crew and SEP instructors, including cabin crew management.
All are now looking for alternative employment.
ericlday
19th Nov 2011, 15:26
and where will Bruce go ????
Hamrah
19th Nov 2011, 15:42
Gentlemen,
I amended the title of this thread, as the original title was potentially quite damaging.
The Cabin Crew redundancies centre around the fact that most Astraeus work is ACMI , and involves Cabin Crew from the host airlines. In line with this, a cabin crew redundancy program has been undertaken.
It is tragic that we are saying goodbye to many friends....many of whom I recruited. But our business has fundamentally changed over the years.
Current plan is for three 757s to commence Damp lease arrangements in the Far East, and one 737 on lease out as well. Two other aircraft will continue to work for Iceland Express for the winter.
MKY661
19th Nov 2011, 20:32
Not good news.
Maybe Monarch will recriut some as they are expanding.
The thread title was changed to reflect the truth. Inaccurate thread titles can be damaging to a company and misleading to people not in the know. This is AA&R not (inaccurate) R&N.
VOM1T
21st Nov 2011, 11:00
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PPRuNe Pop
21st Nov 2011, 12:10
It proves, if proof was needed, that those who create mischief all over PPRuNe will get deleted or banned etc., That. is a function of moderators and do please understand that we have no axe to grind when we do so or do we give out reasons. Just remember that facts are needed to substantiate claims - NOT GOSSIP. Those who start a thread are responsible for its title. The rules above therefore remain the same.
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queenvic
21st Nov 2011, 12:14
According to airliners.net
Astreaus has ceased operations...
Staff were informed in a briefing at noon.
All aircraft will be grounded.
No press release yet
TCX69
21st Nov 2011, 13:17
All aircraft will be grounded.
B757 G-STRY is currently en-route JED-MAN as BD8017 & is then due to be ferried MAN-LGW as BD9719.
B757 G-OJIB was ferried LHR-LGW this morning as BD9722.
oceancrosser
21st Nov 2011, 14:56
I think my points have been proved accurate now. No gloating over the misfortune of those that have lost their jobs (some of whom I know). But I will gloat over any failures by Mr. Palmi Haraldsson :=
MKY661
21st Nov 2011, 15:43
Astraeus Airlines have ceased operations:
Astraeus Airlines ceases operations - www.travelweekly.co.uk (http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/21/38844/astraeus-airlines-ceases-operations.html)
TCX69
22nd Nov 2011, 00:52
G-OJIB B752 (24292) parked at LGW [BD9722 from LHR]
G-PJPJ B735 (27355) parked at SXF [AEU131 from KEF]
G-STRF B73W (28885) parked at CPH [AEU901 from KEF]
G-STRI B733 (25011) parked at LGW [AEU501 from KEF]
G-STRJ B733 (25119) parked at BOH
G-STRN B73W (28007) parked at EMA [AEU???P from MAN]
G-STRW B752 (24543) parked at BZZ [AEU742 from NHD]
G-STRX B752 (25621) parked at LGW [AEU024P from LHR]
G-STRY B752 (28161) parked at MAN [BD8017 from JED]
Last known flight added in brackets.