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Rail Discount?
Can anyone tell me if BA crew get any kind of rail concession or special deals from Victoria to LGW? I live in London and will be commuting.
A freind of a friend.....etc. knows cc at GB Airways and they think they get some sort of discounted travelcard. Would this also apply to us?
I've spoken to people in recruitment but they don't know.
Thanks
Gary
A freind of a friend.....etc. knows cc at GB Airways and they think they get some sort of discounted travelcard. Would this also apply to us?
I've spoken to people in recruitment but they don't know.
Thanks
Gary
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Gary, The rail operators do provide some sort of discount for airport workers out of LGW. I believe you have to get some sort of card from the BAA or something, I always drove when based in LGW so dont actually know the deal but yes there is a discount available.
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LGW Express
When you get your ID, go to the LGW Express ticket counter and you get a staff discount card. When travelling on Thameslink or Southern, show your ID when buyin your ticket at the ticket counter. Unfortunately, I believe that you only get the discount when purchasing tickets from LGW. Ask at Victoria train station.
Word of advice though, when getting the train in for training, try and get to LGW min of 45 minutes before the start of the course, can take a while to actually get to hangar 6.
Good luck!!!
Word of advice though, when getting the train in for training, try and get to LGW min of 45 minutes before the start of the course, can take a while to actually get to hangar 6.
Good luck!!!
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Thanks everyone for all your advice, it's greatly appreciated
I had thought about driving but I'm terrified that if something happens on the M25 I could be stuck there for hours.....not something I'd want to risk during the training.
Thanks again!
I had thought about driving but I'm terrified that if something happens on the M25 I could be stuck there for hours.....not something I'd want to risk during the training.
Thanks again!
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a few questions
first of all i just got a call to say im in ! i start training in july .thanx for all the help till now your all just too good!!1
and now to a few questions
1 im a bit confused about the type of flights in the lgw fleet: are there many layovers if so how long are they, and where
2 what is the average salary .after all the extras. i can expect
3 are there any returns for travelling expenses
4 is it possible timewise to study for a degree whilst working
5 what is the average amount of flieng hours per month
im a bit disorientated its just things obvusily work so much differently than the airline i presently work for
and now to a few questions
1 im a bit confused about the type of flights in the lgw fleet: are there many layovers if so how long are they, and where
2 what is the average salary .after all the extras. i can expect
3 are there any returns for travelling expenses
4 is it possible timewise to study for a degree whilst working
5 what is the average amount of flieng hours per month
im a bit disorientated its just things obvusily work so much differently than the airline i presently work for
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lgw fleet questions
first of all i just got a call to say im in ! i start training in july .thanx for all the help till now your all just too good!!1
and now to a few questions
1 im a bit confused about the type of flights in the lgw fleet: are there many layovers if so how long are they, and where
2 what is the average salary .after all the extras. i can expect after all incl
3 are there any returns for travelling expenses
4 is it possible timewise to study for a degree whilst working
5 what is the average amount of flieng hours per month
im a bit disorientated its just things obvusily work so much differently than the airline i presently work for
and now to a few questions
1 im a bit confused about the type of flights in the lgw fleet: are there many layovers if so how long are they, and where
2 what is the average salary .after all the extras. i can expect after all incl
3 are there any returns for travelling expenses
4 is it possible timewise to study for a degree whilst working
5 what is the average amount of flieng hours per month
im a bit disorientated its just things obvusily work so much differently than the airline i presently work for
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Congratulations!
Please let us know which airline you are working for, as there are many airlines operating out of LGW.
Then I'm sure someone can try to answer your questions.
Please let us know which airline you are working for, as there are many airlines operating out of LGW.
Then I'm sure someone can try to answer your questions.
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i take it from when you say lgw fleet you are talking about BA if so this is about ba
1 im a bit confused about the type of flights in the lgw fleet: are there many layovers if so how long are they, and where
we do two sector days, 4 sector days, 3 sectors nightstop 3 sectors the next also there are 3 and 4 day trip's and from oct the long haul routes
the nightstops are ncl man gla edi abz jer ams tls blq mrs gva then when the long haul starts we will have orlando barbados bamuda antiga huston dallas tampa jamaica.
2 what is the average salary .after all the extras. i can expect after all incl
it all depneds what you bid for to work but if u look at taking around £1100 per month.
3 are there any returns for travelling expenses
no you pay for your travelling expences to work
4 is it possible timewise to study for a degree whilst working
it is possible i know who study on nightstops and don't go out
5 what is the average amount of flieng hours per month
you can work up to a max of 900 hours per year tou will get a miniam of 9 days off a month
hope this helps
1 im a bit confused about the type of flights in the lgw fleet: are there many layovers if so how long are they, and where
we do two sector days, 4 sector days, 3 sectors nightstop 3 sectors the next also there are 3 and 4 day trip's and from oct the long haul routes
the nightstops are ncl man gla edi abz jer ams tls blq mrs gva then when the long haul starts we will have orlando barbados bamuda antiga huston dallas tampa jamaica.
2 what is the average salary .after all the extras. i can expect after all incl
it all depneds what you bid for to work but if u look at taking around £1100 per month.
3 are there any returns for travelling expenses
no you pay for your travelling expences to work
4 is it possible timewise to study for a degree whilst working
it is possible i know who study on nightstops and don't go out
5 what is the average amount of flieng hours per month
you can work up to a max of 900 hours per year tou will get a miniam of 9 days off a month
hope this helps
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it so depends on the kind of duties you do, whether you have any time off sick/leave and also if you think that your BA crew card (the card that allows you to withraw your allowances in advance when you're overseas) is a card that just produces money that comes from nowhere!!!!!!!
I.E. the more you use it the lower your salary the following month as what you owe is taken directly from your salary.
(be wise people or you can easily find yourselves in trouble!!! Moderation is the only way
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FBW
I.E. the more you use it the lower your salary the following month as what you owe is taken directly from your salary.
(be wise people or you can easily find yourselves in trouble!!! Moderation is the only way
)FBW
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Good News For ME!!!
Sorry for bragging but I am so excited.
The results for Cabin Manager are just out, I just received the e-mail.
"I am delighted to inform you that following your application and discussion for a position on the Cabin Manager Development Programme you have been successful - congratulations!"
Again sorry for bragging but this a quick way of telling my friends out there in cyberspace.
yd
The results for Cabin Manager are just out, I just received the e-mail.
"I am delighted to inform you that following your application and discussion for a position on the Cabin Manager Development Programme you have been successful - congratulations!"
Again sorry for bragging but this a quick way of telling my friends out there in cyberspace.
yd
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Hi Guys! My contract with my current airline finishes at the end of October and while i'm waiting to see what happens there i'm hoping to apply for BA. Problem is I don't want to apply to early and leave my job too soon or apply too late and be out of work for 2 months waiting for the training date to come round!? Anyone know what the current waiting times are??? Also the latest recruitment for LGW closes on 14th July.....if i wait untill next month will there be another recruitment drive on ba.com??? They seem to have been pretty much back to back recruitment but the must be finishing soon...just don't want to miss the boat (or plane!)
Any help appreciated!
Steve X
Any help appreciated!
Steve X
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For those who were asking about staff travel:
you can have one of these options and these can be changed once a year:
yourself and a partner who you live with (need a solicitor's letter to prove it) can claim full concessions and travel separately.
yourself and a travel companion, you can only travel together though
yourself and 3 close family members who again can only travel with you.
you can also claim for 2 dependant children, who can independantly use full concessions.
as part of the one world agreement, parents are also allowed 4 id90's per year with a max of 6 sectors per ticket.
the concessions are:
unlimited id90's: this is a 90% discount on the fully flexible fare and is fully refundable if it isn't used but is on a standby basis.
id80's: this is an 80% discount on the fully flexible fare and is fully refundable it is a confirmed seat but only if the company says so, so isn't really that great.
after 7 years id100: a free ticket except taxes, fully flexible,
after 10?: a confirmed id100, (i think.)
lots of people commute for long haul from shuttle routes i.e. man, ncl, edi etc using id90's.
hope it helps
you can have one of these options and these can be changed once a year:
yourself and a partner who you live with (need a solicitor's letter to prove it) can claim full concessions and travel separately.
yourself and a travel companion, you can only travel together though
yourself and 3 close family members who again can only travel with you.
you can also claim for 2 dependant children, who can independantly use full concessions.
as part of the one world agreement, parents are also allowed 4 id90's per year with a max of 6 sectors per ticket.
the concessions are:
unlimited id90's: this is a 90% discount on the fully flexible fare and is fully refundable if it isn't used but is on a standby basis.
id80's: this is an 80% discount on the fully flexible fare and is fully refundable it is a confirmed seat but only if the company says so, so isn't really that great.
after 7 years id100: a free ticket except taxes, fully flexible,
after 10?: a confirmed id100, (i think.)
lots of people commute for long haul from shuttle routes i.e. man, ncl, edi etc using id90's.
hope it helps