Current Gulf Air issues (threads merged)
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From: Dahran
Jack, it would be very interesting to see what MH's comments would be, if he were to get Named and Shamed (as he should if there is any justice in this world!!!) on this web site. But I suppose that would be getting as Low and Petty as he is.
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From: SYD
Since few of you want to read or care about what I write, I've decided to leave it for you to see with your own eyes....no need in upsetting the GGF folk, since after all they seem to know what they are doing, and that is probably why they are there now.
Take care everyone and happy flying for however long that is going to be....
Take care everyone and happy flying for however long that is going to be....
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From: Hilton, Sheraton or Intercon
Errrr I think it'll be till the end of September till we go to EK/EY/QR thank you very much.
PS. Loved the title on page 11 in todays GDN. "Gulf Air gearing up for the summer traffic" Yep that would be all the pilots and cabin crew packing up and leaving bahrain
PS. Loved the title on page 11 in todays GDN. "Gulf Air gearing up for the summer traffic" Yep that would be all the pilots and cabin crew packing up and leaving bahrain
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From: SYD
Boy that would be more expensive than all the flegm I shot down Bauer's throat...
I suggest we meet, fancy a drink when I am next in Bahrain, we can have a pprune bash!
What a wonderful opportunity to meet all these great guys from GF...
I suggest we meet, fancy a drink when I am next in Bahrain, we can have a pprune bash!
What a wonderful opportunity to meet all these great guys from GF...
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From: Australia
So, this Wednesday then? I thought it was two Wednesdays ago. What is it about Wednesdays anyway? I fear the delay with the local's retirement/retrenchment deal will only delay ours to Wednesday next week! Again! Is there ANYONE who has a definitive answer to this? As brassplate put it nicely, the "brain-drain" continues.
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From: Surrounded by aluminum, and the great outdoors
Mike Hunt....does the phrase "wouldnt piss on you if you were on fire" bring things into perspective??? Dont wait for us to meet you....(paging Mr Mike hunt...has anybody seen mi khunt???)
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From: Australia
You mean the letter dated the 4th this month? Why didn't he release it on the 4th then, I wonder? Hesitations.
That puts the roadshow this week sometime. Isn't a roadshow something that's done somewhere other than home base? Maybe because the 'others' had their roadshow so we must also...hmm...keeping up with the Jones eh.
That puts the roadshow this week sometime. Isn't a roadshow something that's done somewhere other than home base? Maybe because the 'others' had their roadshow so we must also...hmm...keeping up with the Jones eh.
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From: Middle East
On the way out whe have also all these greek captains who were on contracts for the last years. They have just been notified that their contracts won't be renewed and they have until September or October to leave Bahrain. After so many years of good service this is a little harsh I think! I am even not greek or one of them.
And also we have the package offered by the Oman Government and Oman Air to the Omani Gulf Air pilot... Out of 90 guys 60 expressed their interess. After all in 2009 Oman Air is getting A330s and will fly to all these wonderful destinations in Europe like London (I am being a little ironic here)!
The next months are going to be quite interesting, I suggest Bjorn you revalidate your PPL with André somewhere on a Piper in Switzerland you might need it!
I don't know if your package will come tomorrow or next month, but for sure the more you wait the more people will leave. And even if you offer us millions of Bahraini Dinars (who thanks to the sinking dollars is everyday weaker) you have to understand that Gulf Air employees and their families are tired of having shock-treatment every 3 year when the management changes.
BD
And also we have the package offered by the Oman Government and Oman Air to the Omani Gulf Air pilot... Out of 90 guys 60 expressed their interess. After all in 2009 Oman Air is getting A330s and will fly to all these wonderful destinations in Europe like London (I am being a little ironic here)!
The next months are going to be quite interesting, I suggest Bjorn you revalidate your PPL with André somewhere on a Piper in Switzerland you might need it!
I don't know if your package will come tomorrow or next month, but for sure the more you wait the more people will leave. And even if you offer us millions of Bahraini Dinars (who thanks to the sinking dollars is everyday weaker) you have to understand that Gulf Air employees and their families are tired of having shock-treatment every 3 year when the management changes.
BD
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From: In the Sand
well said
Even they match the salaries with EK, EY and QR
Even they match the housing
Even they match the school fees
Even they give us a brand new Benz
I no longer want to fly poor mtc'd airplanes
I no longer want to spend in a 39-42 cockpit temp.
I no longer want to spend 7 hours in lounges
Stability, Security of job can not be purchased with money or even a Benz.
Masalama.........
Even they match the salaries with EK, EY and QR
Even they match the housing
Even they match the school fees
Even they give us a brand new Benz
I no longer want to fly poor mtc'd airplanes
I no longer want to spend in a 39-42 cockpit temp.
I no longer want to spend 7 hours in lounges
Stability, Security of job can not be purchased with money or even a Benz.
Masalama.........