Gulf Air Developments
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It seems that GF is trying to find new smaller markets which the others do not go to and that is never a bad thing. These smaller markets probably cannot support an A320 and hence the smaller jets. The demand may me small but with none of the other airlines serving them means potentially high yield traffic. The question is how long this will last before the other airlines also come into those markets as well and then GF is back to the same old story.
Even some of GF's current markets are becoming weak and if they are to be saved from the axe have to be transferred to an Ejet.
Even some of GF's current markets are becoming weak and if they are to be saved from the axe have to be transferred to an Ejet.
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I'm not trying to compete with Oprah's Book Club, but here is some suggested reading:
Introduction to Air Transport Economics: From Theory to Applications by Vasigh, Fleming and Tacker.
An interesting read for Skybeds and other forum members who are having troubles grasping the basic economic concepts in our industry. Amongst other things, gives a good overview of revenue management programs and clues on such perplexing puzzles of why a full airplane does not necessarily mean a profitable flight.
For the rest of us, Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Johnson is some good, one hour reading material to help guide through these types of crisis.
And then there is this little gem:
Sound familiar? Strangely, Mr. Bethune felt it essential to have frequent, direct, two-way line of communication with his employees. Sadly, the "current" newsletter is dated October 15, 2009: "On Saturday our first new airbus A320 touched down in Bahrain to the rapturous applause of a number of VIP’s, Board Members and members of the media." I understand that every manager has his own style but, IMHO, this is a huge opportunity . . . lost.
I don't recommend reading any mystery novels. We're already living it.
The Dilbert comic strip also helps give occasional humorous relief to corporate life. Nobody will know whether they are tears of laughter or sadness.
Introduction to Air Transport Economics: From Theory to Applications by Vasigh, Fleming and Tacker.
An interesting read for Skybeds and other forum members who are having troubles grasping the basic economic concepts in our industry. Amongst other things, gives a good overview of revenue management programs and clues on such perplexing puzzles of why a full airplane does not necessarily mean a profitable flight.
For the rest of us, Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Johnson is some good, one hour reading material to help guide through these types of crisis.
And then there is this little gem:
When Gordon Bethune took the captain's seat of Continental Airlines, in 1994, it was a company coming apart at the seams. Running at a loss of nearly $55 million a month and unable to pay its bills, Continental was on the verge of filing bankruptcy for the third time in a decade. In terms of quality, Continental was rated worst across the board and by a wide margin along the nation's top ten airlines. Not surprisingly, employee morale was also at rock bottom. Underpaid and embittered over having to take the rap for ineffective revolving-door management. . .
I don't recommend reading any mystery novels. We're already living it.
The Dilbert comic strip also helps give occasional humorous relief to corporate life. Nobody will know whether they are tears of laughter or sadness.
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PJ, you can't talk any sense into someone whose heart and ego is set on being a "big" airplane driver. Economics, business sense and common sense be damned. Some would rather run it(GF) into the ground before anyone, least of which a foreignor or outsider, show them what it takes to run an Airline.
From what I gather, we're going to be receiving some GF flyers join us soon over here. Good, welcome.
From what I gather, we're going to be receiving some GF flyers join us soon over here. Good, welcome.
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As an ex pax I can't tell u reading these threads how glad I am cut up that gold ff card. I told em I want to opt out and they still send me a silver card. Stupid airline.
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As an ex pax I can't tell u reading these threads how glad I am cut up that gold ff card. I told em I want to opt out and they still send me a silver card. Stupid airline.
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Does anyone know where to find the particulars regarding the Indemnity as per our employment contract? The contract itself refers to the Labour Law but where exactly would one find this information?
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Indemnity as I understand it, is 2 weeks per year of service for the first three years, then one month afterwards eg: 5 yrs service gets you 2months + six weeks basic pay
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The labour law is available on the net and can be purchased as well apparently; the sticking point with many, is that it clearly states if my mind serves me correctly, that the Leaving Indemnity should be calculated on your basic salary etc. but also, and perhaps most importantly, all fixed allowances, something that by many accounts is not being done....
It would be interesting if anyone might be able to clarify this?
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The labour law is available on the net and can be purchased as well apparently; the sticking point with many, is that it clearly states if my mind serves me correctly, that the Leaving Indemnity should be calculated on your basic salary etc. but also, and perhaps most importantly, all fixed allowances, something that by many accounts is not being done....
It would be interesting if anyone might be able to clarify this?
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Indemnity
Crew Administration Manual:
9.8.2 . Expatriate Pilots
9.8.2 . Expatriate Pilots
For non-Bahrain nationality pilots, on whom the provisions of the GOSI are not applicable,
the company shall pay an ‘Indemnity’ which is
a sum of
1. 15 days wage for each year of service for the first 3 years
2. 1 months wage for each year of completed service, for a period over 3 years
1. 15 days wage for each year of service for the first 3 years
2. 1 months wage for each year of completed service, for a period over 3 years
3. Pro rata for service in a fraction of a year
Further, the indemnity value shall be multiplied by the factor below:
Condition Factor
Pilot has less than three consecutive years of service in the company
0%
Pilot has more than three, but less than five consecutive years of
service in the company
33.33%
Pilot has more than five consecutive years of service in the company
100%0%
Pilot has more than three, but less than five consecutive years of
service in the company
33.33%
Pilot has more than five consecutive years of service in the company
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Well MFF has been approved for the Capts that will be transferred from the 330 to 320. That's very nice, at least it will silence the s*** stirrers hear that keep ranting on about how the company treat the locals better than the expats. Cuz believe me, if it were only locals being forced onto the 320 there would be no such provisions made.
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Bahrain labour law can be downloaded from here:
http://www.gulftalent.com/home/Bahrain-Labour-Law-Report-19.html
Bahrain labour law can be downloaded from here:
http://www.gulftalent.com/home/Bahrain-Labour-Law-Report-19.html
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Leaving indemnity should include ALL allowances. GF have never paid this to anyone leaving, in clear breach of the law ! Argue with them when you go through the leaving process and they say ok, take us to Court !
Before you get your money after they have stolen lots, you have to sign a no claimer. i.e. you accept the final cheque in full and final settlement and that you will not pursue any claims for further amounts ! Gotcher !
Get out with what you can before it finally goes belly up. After that, you join the list of creditors.....at the bottom.
Before you get your money after they have stolen lots, you have to sign a no claimer. i.e. you accept the final cheque in full and final settlement and that you will not pursue any claims for further amounts ! Gotcher !
Get out with what you can before it finally goes belly up. After that, you join the list of creditors.....at the bottom.
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hey MEPH good start bad finish. Fact is this company foes not give 2 ****s of u are local or expat they just want productivety!!! All aside most guys are not upset about aircraft movement more about the constantly changing plan!
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I have never, in all my years here, seen such low moral amongst the pilots. It seems the general feeling that the company are basically pushing people,that would very happily spend a very long time here, out the door. Is that the master Majali plan? Who knows? Still no communication from Mr Majali so the only prudent course of action would be to make preparations for employment elsewhere. Maybe, someone should teach him about FORDEC- then he might understand that we NEED FACTS from him & that we are not willing to sacrifice our careers & families' wellbeing for his glory of making a few pennies for GF & joining the One world alliance. If you have any doubts about out his performance check out the losses at RJ, he's not as amazing as people would like us to believe.
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is majali is going a great job?? !!
CASH-STRAPPED Gulf Air was yesterday accused of failing to chase down travel agents abroad who owe the airline hundreds of thousands of dinars.
MPs also claim delays in selling off two aircraft led to millions of dinars in losses for the national carrier.
Parliament's financial and economic affairs committee made the claims following a meeting with the company's board of directors, led by Gulf Air chairman Talal Alzain.
Members of the committee demanded answers on a number of issues raised in the Financial Audit Bureau report for 2008, while accusing the airline of hiring consultants without properly justifying their appointment.
Other criticisms focused on the filing of a bribery lawsuit against a Gulf Air employee, which was subsequently dropped, as well as salary increases of up to 220 per cent for individual staff and the airline's early retirement scheme.
Action
"The action Gulf Air has taken to collect its money and ensure that it doesn't get lost or squandered is weak," said committee chairman Abduljalil Khalil. "We spoke in the meeting about six million Moroccan dirhams (BD299,000) owed by 30 Moroccan travel agents; 800,000 Saudi riyals (BD84,640) owed by Saudi travel agents; and $1.5m (BD567,000) owed by Lebanese travel agents that were not collected.
"The meeting also focused on the company's failure to sell two Boeing 767s on time, which has led to a loss of BD23.5m.
"The company has also been questioned about the reasons behind employing consultants on temporary contracts without their job descriptions being mentioned.
"We have also spoken with the management on the company's decision to withdraw a case against an expatriate employee, who has allegedly pocketed BD423,000 after taking the case to the Public Prosecution, despite clear evidence that he is involved in bribery and misuse of authority."
Mr Khalil demanded a copy of the inquiry report on the employee should be presented to parliament to make MPs aware of all aspects of the case.
"The company has violated the early retirement scheme by giving 14 employees the go-ahead, despite knowing that they are already near retirement -which has cost the company BD419,000," said Mr Khalil.
"A pay differential (promotion-related pay rise) has been given to 370 employees, sometimes reaching 220pc - something that has led to BD1.64m in losses. Gulf Air owes the Pension Fund Commission BD449,000 for unpaid contributions over the years. The company has cancelled 661 flights on 48,627 passengers and delayed 11,050 flights for 1.3m others."
Mr Khalil also said Sky Chefs cost the company BD1.1m every year, but no study had ever been carried out into the viability of the service.
He demanded that Gulf Air respond to the accusations in writing and present its response to parliament.
Meanwhile, a Gulf Air spokesman said the airline yesterday presented its response to the questions raised by the parliament committee.
"Gulf Air's priority is to deliver a commercially sustainable and dynamic airline that effectively serves the people and the economy of Bahrain and represents the kingdom on the world stage," he said.
"As part of the new strategy, Gulf Air is working hard to align its cost base, maximising investment into areas of the business that will offer the best returns whilst reducing cost in those that don't. Less than eight weeks since announcing our plans, our efforts are already starting to pay off as we strive to reach profitability by 2012."
Bahrain's national carrier hopes to save almost $3 billion over five years as it restructures to compete in the Gulf's increasingly cutthroat aviation market, it was revealed in November.
The airline launched its new business strategy after a three-month structural review, saying it plans to become a sustainable business by 2012. Gulf Air, which expects to post an operating loss of BD193m this year, hopes to break even by 2012
MPs also claim delays in selling off two aircraft led to millions of dinars in losses for the national carrier.
Parliament's financial and economic affairs committee made the claims following a meeting with the company's board of directors, led by Gulf Air chairman Talal Alzain.
Members of the committee demanded answers on a number of issues raised in the Financial Audit Bureau report for 2008, while accusing the airline of hiring consultants without properly justifying their appointment.
Other criticisms focused on the filing of a bribery lawsuit against a Gulf Air employee, which was subsequently dropped, as well as salary increases of up to 220 per cent for individual staff and the airline's early retirement scheme.
Action
"The action Gulf Air has taken to collect its money and ensure that it doesn't get lost or squandered is weak," said committee chairman Abduljalil Khalil. "We spoke in the meeting about six million Moroccan dirhams (BD299,000) owed by 30 Moroccan travel agents; 800,000 Saudi riyals (BD84,640) owed by Saudi travel agents; and $1.5m (BD567,000) owed by Lebanese travel agents that were not collected.
"The meeting also focused on the company's failure to sell two Boeing 767s on time, which has led to a loss of BD23.5m.
"The company has also been questioned about the reasons behind employing consultants on temporary contracts without their job descriptions being mentioned.
"We have also spoken with the management on the company's decision to withdraw a case against an expatriate employee, who has allegedly pocketed BD423,000 after taking the case to the Public Prosecution, despite clear evidence that he is involved in bribery and misuse of authority."
Mr Khalil demanded a copy of the inquiry report on the employee should be presented to parliament to make MPs aware of all aspects of the case.
"The company has violated the early retirement scheme by giving 14 employees the go-ahead, despite knowing that they are already near retirement -which has cost the company BD419,000," said Mr Khalil.
"A pay differential (promotion-related pay rise) has been given to 370 employees, sometimes reaching 220pc - something that has led to BD1.64m in losses. Gulf Air owes the Pension Fund Commission BD449,000 for unpaid contributions over the years. The company has cancelled 661 flights on 48,627 passengers and delayed 11,050 flights for 1.3m others."
Mr Khalil also said Sky Chefs cost the company BD1.1m every year, but no study had ever been carried out into the viability of the service.
He demanded that Gulf Air respond to the accusations in writing and present its response to parliament.
Meanwhile, a Gulf Air spokesman said the airline yesterday presented its response to the questions raised by the parliament committee.
"Gulf Air's priority is to deliver a commercially sustainable and dynamic airline that effectively serves the people and the economy of Bahrain and represents the kingdom on the world stage," he said.
"As part of the new strategy, Gulf Air is working hard to align its cost base, maximising investment into areas of the business that will offer the best returns whilst reducing cost in those that don't. Less than eight weeks since announcing our plans, our efforts are already starting to pay off as we strive to reach profitability by 2012."
Bahrain's national carrier hopes to save almost $3 billion over five years as it restructures to compete in the Gulf's increasingly cutthroat aviation market, it was revealed in November.
The airline launched its new business strategy after a three-month structural review, saying it plans to become a sustainable business by 2012. Gulf Air, which expects to post an operating loss of BD193m this year, hopes to break even by 2012