You Scruffy Bu**ers!
KA crew positioning on a CX flight from TPE were told by crew control to change out of uniform. When asked why, they were told it was in case someone mistook them for CX pilots.
I think it was because they looked far too smart!
I think it was because they looked far too smart!
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I would have liked the AOA to respond to this stupid NTC, especially since it made it to the papers.
I have a New Year's resolution for Management. How about you start treating your employees with respect and start respecting the law. That seems like a true NY's resolution that will actually improve things.
This could have been a great opportunity for the AOA to bring to light how little respect Cathay has for the law and remind HK of the constant appearance of Cathay in the HK courts. Once again, the AOA has done nothing to defend their pilot group from these ridiculous attacks on our profession.
I have a New Year's resolution for Management. How about you start treating your employees with respect and start respecting the law. That seems like a true NY's resolution that will actually improve things.
This could have been a great opportunity for the AOA to bring to light how little respect Cathay has for the law and remind HK of the constant appearance of Cathay in the HK courts. Once again, the AOA has done nothing to defend their pilot group from these ridiculous attacks on our profession.
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Dear Capt. Craig.
I hereby request a special leave day. My jacket, the only one I am issued with, is in the dry cleaners and because of all the public holidays ( during which I was working) the jacket was not cleaned on time.
The weather at my next duty destination is forcasted as snow and -2 deg. C.
As I don't want to be in violation of a company N.T.C. , and more importantly, breaking my New Year resolution, it would not be appropriate for me to report for duty.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Your Biatch.
I hereby request a special leave day. My jacket, the only one I am issued with, is in the dry cleaners and because of all the public holidays ( during which I was working) the jacket was not cleaned on time.
The weather at my next duty destination is forcasted as snow and -2 deg. C.
As I don't want to be in violation of a company N.T.C. , and more importantly, breaking my New Year resolution, it would not be appropriate for me to report for duty.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Your Biatch.
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To further prod the proverbial sharp stick into this hornets nest....
Overheard a CP this morning on the escalator, the taller one, no names, no pack-drill what what(!), with no attempt to lower his voice:
"He's a disgrace.....flaunting the rules...doing his walkarounds in a brown leather jacket"
One hopes that there isn't an individual agenda behind this....!
Best Regards,
N1 Vibes
Overheard a CP this morning on the escalator, the taller one, no names, no pack-drill what what(!), with no attempt to lower his voice:
"He's a disgrace.....flaunting the rules...doing his walkarounds in a brown leather jacket"
One hopes that there isn't an individual agenda behind this....!
Best Regards,
N1 Vibes
When it's hot outside I don't wear my Tie doing the walk around. With the yellow high vis jacket covering any uniform insignia nobody knows if you're an Engineer, a Pilot a Loader or a Caterer anyway..............
Oh, and I don't put my Tie on when using the bathroom in flight........
Oh, and I don't put my Tie on when using the bathroom in flight........
The Reverend
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Don't blame Henry. Long before he appeared over the horizon, I was written up on a line check for wearing a non standard issue tie; everything else was satisfactory!
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When it's hot outside I don't wear my Tie doing the walk around. With the yellow high vis jacket covering any uniform insignia nobody knows if you're an Engineer, a Pilot a Loader or a Caterer anyway..............
It is not a forgiving environment, leave these items in the cockpit. You'll have plenty of time to wear them in the terminal. I'm pretty sure even ol' Henry would agree. And if he doesn't, fack him, it is your arse.
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As a regular SLF with CX, can I just say that I (and anyone I have spoken too) dont give two hoots how you look. Jeans and tee shirts would be fine. Professionalism is NOT defined by how dapper you look.
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
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I think all uniform ties should be clip-on. That way an abusive and violent pax, (or indeed anyone), can't grab it and throttle you with it!
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And so the Über-Conservative, victorian parlour, principles spread. I hear now that my oily collaegues in line maintenance are also about to have their proverbial collars felt for any uniform infringements.
Seem to recall that Henry at one time sported a rather extended set of side-boards, surely contrary to the victorian pork-chop principle. I can see where this is going:
- No facial hair
- No nasal hair
- No tatoos
- No wigs
- No wedding-tackle jewelry
Where will this conservative b@llocks end.....??
Brgd's
N1 Vibes - Oily Rag
PS Ran the word conservative in a thesaurus and I think it describes management and uniform fetishists quite well:
bourgeois, constant, controlled, conventional, fearful, fogyish, fuddy-duddy, guarded, hard hat, hidebound, holding to, illiberal, in a rut, inflexible, middle-of-the-road, not extreme, obstinate, old guard, old line, orthodox, quiet, reactionary, redneck, right, right of center, right-wing, timid, traditional, traditionalistic, unchangeable, unchanging, uncreative, undaring, unimaginative, unprogressive, white bread
Although 'white bread' was new to me.....
Seem to recall that Henry at one time sported a rather extended set of side-boards, surely contrary to the victorian pork-chop principle. I can see where this is going:
- No facial hair
- No nasal hair
- No tatoos
- No wigs
- No wedding-tackle jewelry
Where will this conservative b@llocks end.....??
Brgd's
N1 Vibes - Oily Rag
PS Ran the word conservative in a thesaurus and I think it describes management and uniform fetishists quite well:
bourgeois, constant, controlled, conventional, fearful, fogyish, fuddy-duddy, guarded, hard hat, hidebound, holding to, illiberal, in a rut, inflexible, middle-of-the-road, not extreme, obstinate, old guard, old line, orthodox, quiet, reactionary, redneck, right, right of center, right-wing, timid, traditional, traditionalistic, unchangeable, unchanging, uncreative, undaring, unimaginative, unprogressive, white bread
Although 'white bread' was new to me.....
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Update
N1 Vibes,
You forgot to mention for all staff :
- No heat rash permitted
- No monobrow
- No toejam
- No 'combover'
- No anal bleaching
Swastica's are permitted........
- No facial hair
- No nasal hair
- No tatoos
- No wigs
- No wedding-tackle jewelry
Where will this conservative b@llocks end.....??
- No nasal hair
- No tatoos
- No wigs
- No wedding-tackle jewelry
Where will this conservative b@llocks end.....??
- No heat rash permitted
- No monobrow
- No toejam
- No 'combover'
- No anal bleaching
Swastica's are permitted........
