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im not suprised shabby webpage very cheap quality logo's and images, i heard that they have cancelled all their flights today! does anyone know why? apparently someone told me today that they will start operating again in february, and will passengers get their money back what about those stranded in islamabad and sharjah!!!!!!
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Well the decision they took was said to be operational issues, This was the time they would make huge monies as the flights are full. It looks like it is operational issues.
Also I have heard that the DFO has been suspended, so it could be true.
they seem to be very sensible in their
decisions, I wish them the best as UK needs jobs especially in our industry!
Also I have heard that the DFO has been suspended, so it could be true.
they seem to be very sensible in their
decisions, I wish them the best as UK needs jobs especially in our industry!
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Might I proffer that without the post holders in position I dont think that the CAA would be very happy about the operation carrying on - so operational issues it might be. But why has the airline entertained so many professional people that have held posts and then ousted them?
Mike21 - there are plenty of jobs going already in the 'industry' in the UK - with well established and professionally run outfits. I would suggest that any UKIA crew members get their applications out there now and cut their already extortionate personal losses. Good Luck out there you lot !
Mike21 - there are plenty of jobs going already in the 'industry' in the UK - with well established and professionally run outfits. I would suggest that any UKIA crew members get their applications out there now and cut their already extortionate personal losses. Good Luck out there you lot !
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Here's the latest, heard from someone who knows someone who knows someone and so on ...
Cabin Crew have been paid
Pilots might be paid on Wednesday
The DFO was suspended for incompetence. The Head of Cabin Services was also suspended after repeated attempts to get her to perform her role at Base rather than from her home failed.
The Quality Manager has been sacked.
The Chief Training Captain has resigned.
The Head Engineer has resigned.
The CAA have not been fans of the airline from the start. This is possibly as a result of initial impressions following meetings with the owners and follow up communications.
Ditto the DFT.
The basics are that you have an ownership team who are used to working in an unregulated profit making industry working with a management team who understand the requirements of working within a highly regulated industry. The former have become nervous at the initial high out-goings against return of of investment and the latter have become frustrated by the reluctance to invest in the infrastructure that will secure the success of the airline. Not a recipe for success.
The business concept is good but money needs to be spent to get it up and running. The owners also need to understand the importance of compliance with CAA and DFT regulations. Until that happens, the airline won't.
Cabin Crew have been paid
Pilots might be paid on Wednesday
The DFO was suspended for incompetence. The Head of Cabin Services was also suspended after repeated attempts to get her to perform her role at Base rather than from her home failed.
The Quality Manager has been sacked.
The Chief Training Captain has resigned.
The Head Engineer has resigned.
The CAA have not been fans of the airline from the start. This is possibly as a result of initial impressions following meetings with the owners and follow up communications.
Ditto the DFT.
The basics are that you have an ownership team who are used to working in an unregulated profit making industry working with a management team who understand the requirements of working within a highly regulated industry. The former have become nervous at the initial high out-goings against return of of investment and the latter have become frustrated by the reluctance to invest in the infrastructure that will secure the success of the airline. Not a recipe for success.
The business concept is good but money needs to be spent to get it up and running. The owners also need to understand the importance of compliance with CAA and DFT regulations. Until that happens, the airline won't.
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UKIA's demise?
One of my close friends worked/works for UKIA and they did get to fly and by and large were enjoying their jobs. However my friend had said that the crew have accepted it's all over and have got or are applying for other jobs. I have been informed that all the safety equipment has been removed from the 767 to prevent anyone from moving the aircraft from EMA and that meal carts have been placed in UKIA's EMA offices with food still in them Yuk 
. My friend informed me that the owner is still confident that the airline will be flying again in as little as 2 weeks!!! But how remains to be seen the airline is a complete mess and apparently owes alot of money. My thoughts are with all the crew and I hope they all find new jobs soon it's always sad when an airline no matter how good or bad, young or old fails as it's ultimately the employees who suffer.
. My friend informed me that the owner is still confident that the airline will be flying again in as little as 2 weeks!!! But how remains to be seen the airline is a complete mess and apparently owes alot of money. My thoughts are with all the crew and I hope they all find new jobs soon it's always sad when an airline no matter how good or bad, young or old fails as it's ultimately the employees who suffer.
