Skintman,

Can I refer you to the last 2 paras of my 9th Feb post.

sweetie76
 

As your post of the 9th correctly points out, along with many others, bmi has got some big changes coming. LH taking control, BA taking control, VS merger, etc. etc. If we, the crew are not a united force we will all be losers. It is time to stop looking back and look to the future because that is now more important. What's done is done, for better or worse its what we have, lets try and keep our eye on the ball and watch the future very closely! ;) :ok:

6

Time to join together
 

After reading through this post i had to add my tuppensworth!

I am ex bmed and embraced the merger and was looking forward to meeting new colleagues.

So far since the merger i have flown alot with bmi crew and not once have any of them been nasty or vindictive.In fact we have spoken about our experiences on ex bmed and bmi routes,good places to go to etc.

The only thing i have a gripe about is the strategically placed crew in the crew lounge (one end bmi other end ex bmed) and listening to some bmi crew bitching out loud about how old ex bmed crew are!

However apart from that i have found that the bmi crew are mostly lovely and at the end of the day we all work there and have to get on to make our day enjoyable.

So come and say hello to me!:ok:

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

now can we all finally get on with the job in hand thats what we were all employed for BECAUSE WE ENJOY WORKING WITH PEOPLE. :ugh:

from an ex-Bmed who does not consider herself a bitch!!!!!!! or old!!!!

:)

More work for A330/B757 bmi cabin crew
 

Seen on ATW Daily News,more midhaul less shorthaul?

Bmi will lease two 757-200s to expand its medium-haul network further from London Heathrow. In December, Chairman Michael Bishop told ATWOnline that bmi was looking for additional capacity, possibly 757s or 767-200s, to support growth on several former BMED routes that were performing well (ATWOnline, Dec. 24, 2007). The aircraft have been wet-leased from Astraeus for two years with an option to extend. Two separate cabins will offer a mix of business and economy service.

Bmi will use the 757s to introduce nonstop services from LHR to Almaty and Freetown beginning May 1. Both routes currently are served with a stop. In addition, the airline's new LHR-Tel Aviv service, which it said is "selling beyond expectations," will upgrade to a 757 from an A320 shortly after the March 13 launch. The introduction of the two 757s also will enable schedule enhancements and increases in capacity to existing A321 destinations. Services from LHR to Yekaterinburg and Yerevan now will not operate to destinations beyond, thus boosting point-to-point capacity. An improved daily schedule between LHR and Tehran will be introduced, while flights to Dakar will be suspended.

"The delivery of suitable Airbus A330 aircraft is a little way off and we do not want to delay the range of service enhancements unveiled today," CEO Nigel Turner said. "By leasing the two Boeing 757s, pending the sourcing of suitable A330 aircraft, we are able to accelerate our Heathrow growth and ensure that we can maintain the momentum of our mid-haul route strategy, laying strong foundations for future developments in this important market."

In middle of an application!
 

Heya just a random Q about BMI, what is it they specifically look for in application forms? Am in the middle of filling one out and want to make sure it's perfect and was wondering as every airline looks for particular things in applicants and was wondering what BMI look for?! Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this!

Staff Travel
 

Can anyone tell me how much a staff standby would be from BHD-LHR return for a friend who is on my concessions?

I reckon an e mail to staff travel will give you a better idea than anything here.

They might take 24 hrs to get back to you though.

6

Rectruitment event
 

hi guys,
i just got a date of my interview with BMI (20th of March).
Does anybody have it on that day?
Question for current BMI cabin crew, soo how is it? Ive heard many DIFFERENT opinions.. :mad: Whats is my chance of doing long haules? And how is the interview itself?

Your helo wud be much appreciated!
:ok:

Waiting for a training date?
 

Hey

I recently attended an interview and was successful for the position of Fast Track IFS, and I am delighted, however I am worried as I have been put on a waiting list.

Does anyone have any idea how long it is and how long I could be waiting!? I just wanna start!

Hope you can advise?

Thanks:O

Hello

I am not a BMED or BMI staff member, but I have 2 friends who worked for Bmed, and now BMI.

They have not communicated with me any such level of discontent, and they are clearly not unhappy either. (Although I know 1 of them does prefer the long hauls, as that is what he was used to !)

I also read what 1033 said in Post 33, and think this is a very reasonable opinion, and not to mention thoughtful insight !

Whatever happens hope it all turns out good !

bmi interview
 

Hi there, sorry to go off the topic abit, but i was wondering if any past or present BMI cabin staff could give me any pointers in my assessment day on the 17th april.

Much appriciated :)

Chris
x

BMI
 

Hey
I am just about to start working for bmi LHR and would just like to what it's like to work for them i.e what nightstops you get, what are the hotels like, the standbys and what they are like to work for overall
Thanks for your help

Looks like all the BMI cabin crew are busy nightstopping to answer ;), so I can offer you my experience.

The nightstops you get will depend on your preference. You can choose to be a minimum night stopper, or a maximum night stopper, or somewhere in the middle. Since the Bmed integration there was a fair amount of roster disruption, which we were warned about and is fair enough, however roster stability seems to have settled down, or mine has anyway, so people are getting their preferences.

As you will know, you will be flying on a short haul and medium haul network. You will find the hotels that have been allocated on the medium haul network to be very nice. The hotels on the short haul network vary a little but are adequate, and to be honest, you arent there long enough to worry about it anyway.

I hope you enjoy it at BMI :).

Contact number for recruitment dept
 

Hi - does any one have the telephone number for Stockley Park recruitment dept? Ive got an assesment day arranged for the 30th but am away on a trip so cant make it. I have emailed them, but want to call them to arrange another date.

Anyone hlep?

Hi bmi 320

If you try this link to get onto the bmi thread


http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=304234


You may now get more info on bmi


Or try the pprune search function

I hope this helps you.

Back to the top

please help:notice period
 

please guys any of u know how long is the notice period as cabin crew,for leave bmi if u have not been with the company 1 year?
please if anyone have a contract handling and could read throught...
i don t have one cause I came over from bmed...and everybody seems say different things about the notice period.:ugh:
so if anyone can clarify for me would me really appreciated.

thanks a lot!!!

have a safe flight...to u all..
xxx

It is 2 weeks for the first 2 years and then 1 week extra for each year after that

sorry
 

sorry I pm u...didn t see your answer here.
Is it what it say on the contract?

thanks

xxx

Hello to everybody

first of all I'd like to thanks everybody post their infos on this thread
second I am starting with bmi soon and I am looking to know if something has changed recently

at the interview they told me that they are looking to go to America from LHR, will then be required arabic speaker for the longhaul?

and what's the rota like?

6 on 3 off 5 on 2 off , and how many sby on the 6 days on?
Thanks!

Quick Question
 

I've applied to BMI around a week ago and have not heard anything.. Does anyone know of any assessment/interview days in the near future? Any training courses? Much appreciated...

GS