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Old 26th Feb 2012, 20:04
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Hey IB,
I don't think people are pointing their fingers only at crew planning but at the system as a whole. The fact our rosters are not out after the total shambles this month is like pouring salt in an open wound. The Crew Planning department is a very easy target which does deserve some blame indeed, in the grand scheme it has been this way for so long because no one including our pilots, who still work on days off for a couple extra bucks, have stood up and said this is enough. Sadly enough, the next 6 months will be exciting but unfortunately the battle is over. No matter how they decide to do a temporary fix Gf will surely be in a similar position in the near future and most if not all qualified drivers are looking now or will be looking as we all know more of the same is about to come. Great place, great times but absolutely no progress in the pink palace in years
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Old 26th Feb 2012, 23:39
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Yah go ahead and jump on IB, no worries, life's a bitch, I'll publish my roster so nobody can accuse me of favoritism...if it gets published ...haha...been living the airline dream 30+ years, wish I went to law school, pay is in the bank, so live the dream, get paid, what more can we do???

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Old 27th Feb 2012, 05:52
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Hey IB was not attacking u at all. Please read back my last posts.
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Old 27th Feb 2012, 05:57
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Not you 'Hawk, just anticipating the usual from others...
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Old 27th Feb 2012, 09:08
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Olbie,
Main thing in your post is "on a number of regional routes"
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Old 27th Feb 2012, 10:06
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By the end of the year all of the A321's interiors will need a renewal...

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Old 27th Feb 2012, 22:54
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Interesting.. Could GF be heading the same way.. Into the private sector?...be interesting to see who the nxt CEO is.
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Old 28th Feb 2012, 12:05
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BIG NEWS

Today emirates anounced its taking direct entery captains on a330/b777 requirement is 7000 hours total experience with 3000hours command experience its official and its on emirates airline website
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Old 28th Feb 2012, 14:53
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miamama,

It was announced about a week ago and appeared on their website yesterday
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 07:07
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Gulf Daily News » Local News » Push for report by airline is blocked

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...MPs to demand the immediate sacking and replacement of Gulf Air's board...
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 08:56
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Been here for 20 years and seen this kind of drama over and over. GF wont be dissolved, wont be sold, and we'll still get paid on time. As for its glorious days, thats history..
The MPs no nothing about economics and the shura answer to higher powers.. And the show must go on. Nough said.
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 15:28
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Crew Planing???

If GF don't improve how trait crew in terms of duty periods, soon will face a massive resignation of people specially Flight Deck...
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 23:01
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@buba

With all my respect to your long years of experience here, this time it's different. For more than half of your time here, it was another company than the one we are talking about now. I've been mostly very optimistic and I wish you will be right, but I don't think so this time!

Good luck.
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Old 1st Mar 2012, 01:04
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Well then, for everybodys' sake, just lets hope am right for once lol..
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Old 1st Mar 2012, 08:25
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children

just come here ...stop whining
you children EK EY

who is staying to save the boat ?

mad people
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Old 1st Mar 2012, 09:52
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The boat is not going to sink, or at least this is what the "decision makers" are trying to prove. However, the boat is too tight now to accommodate everyone on board. Locals should do their bit, and expats should never be blamed for making a move!
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Old 1st Mar 2012, 12:17
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Mr. Tyler's latest....

Passenger Traffic Continues to Rise, Cargo Remains in Doldrums

Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for January...
Middle East airlines recorded double-digit traffic growth in January, posting a 14.5% increase. This was by far the largest rate of growth for any region and represents a return to the rates experienced in 2010. Capacity rose 10.6%. Load factor climbed 2.7 points to 78.5%, among the highest of the regions.

With all that going on, one has to ask why Gulf Air "are not getting a bite at the cherry."

Maybe this will help appease employees,

The Bottom Line
The aviation industry is a catalyst for economic growth. Governments should keep this in mind in their policy initiatives. Measures to boost competitiveness—not taxes or restrictions—are immediately needed, along with a long-term vision to support sustainable economic growth through much needed infrastructure investments.
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Old 1st Mar 2012, 12:38
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"[I] long-term vision to support sustainable economic growth through much needed infrastructure investments."/I]


Hmmmmmmmm.....
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Old 1st Mar 2012, 12:41
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That last sentence got my attention. Have a look around the gulf, at say at 1hr flying distance. Just to name a few; Kuwait, Doha, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai are all getting either a new airport, additional runway, new terminal(s) etc. And Bahrain...? Ah yes of course, I forgot, we get a massive increase in Premium car park space infront of the terminal. You know, the one that is always full.
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Old 1st Mar 2012, 12:45
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Long term vision was also interesting...
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