Another QR employee banned from leaving the country
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MK at GF
The same thing happened to an Aussie national in Bahrain. He resigned and worked his notice, then the day before he was supposed to fly he was arrested but not charged, detained for 11 months, then released with no indemnity, no pay, no apology.
He was arrested for being close friends with JH who had been at GF and is now at EY. This was supposed to bring some form of pressure on JH, but to what end is not clear.
MK was only released when the Australian Law Society decided to take MK's case pro bono to the international court of human rights...a body that Bahrain has just applied to join as a member! So to avoid that embarrassment, he was finally released after being made to sign a gagging agreement.
He was arrested for being close friends with JH who had been at GF and is now at EY. This was supposed to bring some form of pressure on JH, but to what end is not clear.
MK was only released when the Australian Law Society decided to take MK's case pro bono to the international court of human rights...a body that Bahrain has just applied to join as a member! So to avoid that embarrassment, he was finally released after being made to sign a gagging agreement.
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"Travel ban remains on british national"
"A BRITISH NATIONAL ARRESTED LAST MONTH IS STILL IN QATAR AND BANNED FROM LEAVING THE COUNTRY,AN OFFICIAL SAID"
..."AFTER 25 DAYS IN SOLITARY CONFINEMANT HE WAS GRANTED BAIL BUT BANNED FROM LEAVING THE COUNTRY....IT IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER HEYWOOD WILL BE CHARGED OR WHAT THE CHARGES WILL BE....!"
.."QATAR AIRWAYS AIRWAYS HAS DROPPED CHARGES AGAINST THEIR FORMER EMPLOYEE,NOW IT IS UP TO THE STATE WHETER TO CHARGE HIM OR NOT.."
"HEYWOOD HAS BEEN QUOTED AS SAYING THAT HE IS COMPLETLY INNOCENT AND HIS LOCAL MP IN THE UK HAS ARGUED THAT QATARI AUTHORITIES SHOULD EITHER CHARGE HIM OR LET HIM GO...."
"A BRITISH NATIONAL ARRESTED LAST MONTH IS STILL IN QATAR AND BANNED FROM LEAVING THE COUNTRY,AN OFFICIAL SAID"
..."AFTER 25 DAYS IN SOLITARY CONFINEMANT HE WAS GRANTED BAIL BUT BANNED FROM LEAVING THE COUNTRY....IT IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER HEYWOOD WILL BE CHARGED OR WHAT THE CHARGES WILL BE....!"
.."QATAR AIRWAYS AIRWAYS HAS DROPPED CHARGES AGAINST THEIR FORMER EMPLOYEE,NOW IT IS UP TO THE STATE WHETER TO CHARGE HIM OR NOT.."
"HEYWOOD HAS BEEN QUOTED AS SAYING THAT HE IS COMPLETLY INNOCENT AND HIS LOCAL MP IN THE UK HAS ARGUED THAT QATARI AUTHORITIES SHOULD EITHER CHARGE HIM OR LET HIM GO...."
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A comment I've heard a lot around the industry is "do not leave a good job to go work for QR". There are too many risks.
By all means, if you're out of work and an opportunity comes up at the airline, then consider it. After all in that situation you've nothing much to lose ... oh, except of course your freedom based on what has happened to Ian Heywood.
By all means, if you're out of work and an opportunity comes up at the airline, then consider it. After all in that situation you've nothing much to lose ... oh, except of course your freedom based on what has happened to Ian Heywood.
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Heard through a good contact Heywood appeared in court yesterday the case was adjourned until Oct. He has been out on bail since June but still unable to leave the country so he remains a guest of QR.
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All the News thats fit to Print
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Heywood in court next month
Heywood in court next month
Ian Heywood, the UK airline executive held in Qatar since May1, is to appear in court next month, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said.
A spokesman said it had no details of the charge or charges My Heywood, 47, would face on October 5.
Mr Heywood was working out his notice at Qatar Airways where he was vp global sales and distribution before joining bmi when he was arrested on May 1.
He was released on bial on May 28 but not allowed to leave the Gulf state.
The FCO said it was in regualr consular touch with Mr Haywood and his family.
from BTE Newsletter No 212
Ian Heywood, the UK airline executive held in Qatar since May1, is to appear in court next month, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said.
A spokesman said it had no details of the charge or charges My Heywood, 47, would face on October 5.
Mr Heywood was working out his notice at Qatar Airways where he was vp global sales and distribution before joining bmi when he was arrested on May 1.
He was released on bial on May 28 but not allowed to leave the Gulf state.
The FCO said it was in regualr consular touch with Mr Haywood and his family.
from BTE Newsletter No 212
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Here is the latest news. Even if he is found not guilty surely this would still linger on his CV. Could anyone employee him now?
Poor bloke.
Gulf Times ? Qatar?s top-selling English daily newspaper - First Page
Poor bloke.
Gulf Times ? Qatar?s top-selling English daily newspaper - First Page
Please continue to grace us with your enlightening posts. You make me proud to look at you as a fellow Canadian. 
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Heywood has been cleared of all charges
The verdict is out. The court has cleared Heywood of all charges.
Well, that shouldn't go unnoticed in the industry of how the CEO treats his employees.
See article from the TTG below:
- Travel Trade Gazette
Heywood verdict announced
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Ian Heywood has been cleared of all charges relating to alleged industrial espionage in Qatar.
The judgement may be subject to appeal by Qatar Airways.
Heywood, 47, was the airline’s vice president of global sales and distribution until April this year.
He was arrested and detained at Doha airport as he attempted to leave the country on May 1.
The former BA boss was returning home to take up the role of commercial director at BMI.
He is believed to have spent 17 days in solitary confinement.
The Qatari carrier accused Heywood of trying to steal data during his notice period.
Qatar Airways is expected to respond to the decision in the next few days.
Well, that shouldn't go unnoticed in the industry of how the CEO treats his employees.
See article from the TTG below:
- Travel Trade Gazette
Heywood verdict announced
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Ian Heywood has been cleared of all charges relating to alleged industrial espionage in Qatar.
The judgement may be subject to appeal by Qatar Airways.
Heywood, 47, was the airline’s vice president of global sales and distribution until April this year.
He was arrested and detained at Doha airport as he attempted to leave the country on May 1.
The former BA boss was returning home to take up the role of commercial director at BMI.
He is believed to have spent 17 days in solitary confinement.
The Qatari carrier accused Heywood of trying to steal data during his notice period.
Qatar Airways is expected to respond to the decision in the next few days.