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Old 10th Jul 2014, 13:58
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Zhuhai

What about the sycophants dining with the enemy because they landed at Zhuhai?
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Old 10th Jul 2014, 14:29
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Thanks for making me look that stupid word up with Google.

So 3rd floor calls you up and offers you and your crew a nice meal for doing an outstanding job on a difficult divertion.
A nice gesture, not something that common these days....
You'd really say 'no, thank you'?

Besides, maybe it's good for them to hear what it can be like on the front line sometimes and that our goodwill, professionalism and loyalty can be worth something, even-though it won't show up in a spreadsheet.
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Old 10th Jul 2014, 16:50
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Precisely, I'd say "No thank you, I was just doing my job" and deny them their photo op. That's all it is for them saying, "Look, we're aren't all that bad." Yes, you are. Stop pretending otherwise. They will lie, cheat, and steal to get what they want. They are a truly awful group.
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Old 10th Jul 2014, 22:34
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You'd really say 'no, thank you'?
Yes, I really would.

I would rather eat broken glass whilst doing an extra PC/RT than spend any voluntary time with anyone from that floor (test pilots excepted).
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 00:16
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I agree with the sentiment that I would politely decline any offers of PR (and dinner) in recognition of managing an extended diversion.

Part of the job.

However... I would stop short of calling the guys who did so "sycophants".

@Jzt... his name is in the spotlight. Why don't you approach the Captain and call him that name. Please report back and tell us how that goes.

Another anonymous hero.
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And he is a hell of a nice guy too.

Out of line.
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 10:14
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Interesting.... And how long did it take for the company to recognize the Surabaya crew who had a lot more to deal with on their hands?
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 10:47
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Well I'm not trying to defend the company but the SUB crew were subject to a comprehensive investigation by CAD etc, it would have been premature and inappropriate for CX to comment while the investigation was ongoing.
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 11:04
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I've clearly missed something.

Zhuhai?

When??
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 12:34
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hang on a minute...

they get all this fanfare for what the airbus crews do on a daily basis... although the airbus crews would actually nominate an alternate that is an online port that wouldn't require a divert to china (non-online port)...

somewhere like taipei or beijing.....

a sensible crew would have done this....

so again - you **** up in cathay and get rewarded...
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 14:43
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Not sure about Baywatchers' weaning habits, however I'd like to know what kind of domestic animal life form you were suckled on as a child TT. 3 languages or not they must have repeatedly dropped you on the head.
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Insulting little prick aren't you.

Now fark off to the little hole from which you came.

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Old 12th Jul 2014, 03:58
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Well that escalated quickly, well done everyone.
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Old 12th Jul 2014, 04:19
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Just perhaps the crew did not realise that they would be used as a PR stunt. So perhaps just another example of CX spin.
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Old 12th Jul 2014, 19:31
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Captain involved is a class act, you could learn a thing or two from him, eclan.
It is not required to send a message by not showing up for a get-together like this. In fact it would sent an extremely bad example of CRM and support for the cabin crew who did a great job as well.
Let the AOA send the messages for us, that's what we pay them for, don't we?

Foolish to stick your neck out by yourself, don't be silly.
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Old 13th Jul 2014, 04:13
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Hi Curtain,

I agree with you.
Still, berating the Captain for showing up for a thank you dinner is going too far.
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Old 13th Jul 2014, 04:31
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Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.
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Old 13th Jul 2014, 04:39
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So true Rod
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Old 13th Jul 2014, 07:49
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Righto,

That's it then. CFP fuel + WX fuel + extra 30-45 mins (corporate dinner avoidance)

Done
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Old 13th Jul 2014, 17:10
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You do what you're told (or asked) around here or you're smacked on the knuckles with a stick (or worse, made to stand facing a corner!)
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