Air Pacific - Bright & Rosy?
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that is an awesome pic@ t.o.d...
hey b919, When u get into pac sun or air pac, its your shout for jugs of regal whiskey and cola all nite long! or... one of those famous cocktails 'via via - makes u go lialia'
! lol
hey b919, When u get into pac sun or air pac, its your shout for jugs of regal whiskey and cola all nite long! or... one of those famous cocktails 'via via - makes u go lialia'
! lol
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Hey any info on the Fiji National Provident fund.
I heard retirement benifits have just been reduced again to 15%. At one time was 25%. FNPF have also said they could be further reduced.
Also a rumor that previous governments under the command of Rambo, Jim and the Lauan Q have borrowed more than 2 billion of the 3 billion that FNPF owns. If this is true the present government cant even pay the intrest repayments on this loan let alone pay the money back. Maybe thats the reason for the 15%. FNPF used to say people are now living longer so they could no longer pay out 25% at retirement. I dont understand this as people dont live that long in Fiji due to the poor diet and poor health standards.
Does anyone know if we can get our money out if we are overseas?
Anyone have any inside info on the truth of what is happening at the FNPF. I know we get a statement each year saying they are doing very well but they could print anything and show it to us. Lets face it the same Fijian bros that have borrowed from the FNPF also stole from National Bank of Fiji untill nothing was left.
I heard retirement benifits have just been reduced again to 15%. At one time was 25%. FNPF have also said they could be further reduced.
Also a rumor that previous governments under the command of Rambo, Jim and the Lauan Q have borrowed more than 2 billion of the 3 billion that FNPF owns. If this is true the present government cant even pay the intrest repayments on this loan let alone pay the money back. Maybe thats the reason for the 15%. FNPF used to say people are now living longer so they could no longer pay out 25% at retirement. I dont understand this as people dont live that long in Fiji due to the poor diet and poor health standards.
Does anyone know if we can get our money out if we are overseas?
Anyone have any inside info on the truth of what is happening at the FNPF. I know we get a statement each year saying they are doing very well but they could print anything and show it to us. Lets face it the same Fijian bros that have borrowed from the FNPF also stole from National Bank of Fiji untill nothing was left.
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FNPF
If u have to get money out from Fiji, .....No isn't a good time !!!! Invest in a company or unit trust...or even putting it on Fixed deposit and wait for the Economy to revive or exchange rate to comeback to its original state and then you start pulling out your money in small portions because by the look of things, Fiji would be a good place to invest in the future after democracy!!!! 
The problem during NBF scandal (my opinion) was that there were not enough media coverage or internet to blog aginst those who were in power and so the public was least informed of what was happening to their money. Today, thanx to technology, those who are in power are always on their toes that they don't leave any trail on what their left hand is doing....they wouldn't even have to think twice before moving their left hand to grab whats not theirs because the "World Wide Web"is watching and waiting to blog against them so that their image is tarnished until they die 
Mr. Alpine...don't stress on what is happenig with your money because it is almost impossible to take them out now after so many regulations imposed by the interim government as measures to prevent money from leaving the country,just have a positive "HOPE and FAITH" what the future has for your money....Vinaka !!!
@ Propelled.....
U want a bargain??? Try J Santaram Supermarket @ Robertson Rd. in Suva.....they sell it for $3/litre !!! Now that is way stronger then ur "VIA VIA" and make you twice the "LIA LIA"
.......If u can not wait for Christmas .......Just come down to YSBK..." I know some of the guys who work for AIR BP who will spare you a litre or two of AVGAS.....
Just becareful that you don't detonate.......!!!! C ya Propelled.....Moce mada!!!!
The problem during NBF scandal (my opinion) was that there were not enough media coverage or internet to blog aginst those who were in power and so the public was least informed of what was happening to their money. Today, thanx to technology, those who are in power are always on their toes that they don't leave any trail on what their left hand is doing....they wouldn't even have to think twice before moving their left hand to grab whats not theirs because the "World Wide Web"is watching and waiting to blog against them so that their image is tarnished until they die Mr. Alpine...don't stress on what is happenig with your money because it is almost impossible to take them out now after so many regulations imposed by the interim government as measures to prevent money from leaving the country,just have a positive "HOPE and FAITH" what the future has for your money....Vinaka !!!@ Propelled.....
U want a bargain??? Try J Santaram Supermarket @ Robertson Rd. in Suva.....they sell it for $3/litre !!! Now that is way stronger then ur "VIA VIA" and make you twice the "LIA LIA".......If u can not wait for Christmas .......Just come down to YSBK..." I know some of the guys who work for AIR BP who will spare you a litre or two of AVGAS..... Just becareful that you don't detonate.......!!!! C ya Propelled.....Moce mada!!!!
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If that's all you got........ then we're in trouble.
Air Pac management in all their wisdom, experience and knowledge came up with the most cost effective method to bolster it's financial status quo. Stop the pilots from access into the tabua class lounge and QF business class lounge. Saving a presumably AUD$45 per head.(QF) Here's an idea. How about do away with most of the unnecessary "middle managers" as the last CEO did. Those jesters including CEO J.C should learn something from the CEO of JAL. He took a huge pay cut because he felt it wrong on the conscience to accept such an exorbitant amount while people were being laid off and the company struggling. Stop the greed J.C, stop trying to amass your retirement nest egg by exploiting the needs of a few. Stop the unnecessary implementation of incompetent managers. If you feel you not up to the task then step aside. To think that after over half a century of operations, Air Pac would have evolved to a more dynamic,fluid operation with more idea crunching and stimulating strategies. Obviously not.
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The Middle East Airlines Recruiting
was interesting to see that Mid East Airlines ie Emirates are hiring again any more local boys with Arabic Dictionaries handy especially with all the competition V OZ and soon Jetstar to enter the fray which asks the question for the pilots........ AIR PACIFIC BRIGHT AND ROSY= 787????
or sunglasses and Arab dictionary???? Reading the mid east forum emirates are desperate any more mass exodus of FJ drivers?? could finally break the back of Air Pacific once and for all....would be a shame really...
or sunglasses and Arab dictionary???? Reading the mid east forum emirates are desperate any more mass exodus of FJ drivers?? could finally break the back of Air Pacific once and for all....would be a shame really...
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Broken Back
Bowring - FJ back is already broken. That fat duck - ala JC the Qantas mgt reject - has been quietly chopping away at what quaility had. Now NOTHING works on the 738 fleet - bkn videos, seat backs, trays, Even some LCCs provide a better servic. Shame on you JC.
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@ Xcel, Nothern Air's still got the islander running, plus they now own the DQ-YES, but they had problems with the left wing (i think it was), and one of the engines they bought had almost run out of hours.
with the routes...they practically do inter- island charters, but most of it is VFR.
with the routes...they practically do inter- island charters, but most of it is VFR.
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Congratulations Fj
Well done to the Board for choosing this time a qualified person for the jobbeing a pilot and involved in the operations side logistics/flight ops might be in for a revamp could be for the better of the company
not for those who are in there for reasons other than suitably qualified for the position!!! ....interesting and I guess exciting times for the brothers
and all involved.Safe flying
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Widebody Fleet Change
Any whispers/rumours on the fleet change for FJ?
Airbus? or Boeing?
any timeframe...the 787 delays will make it interesting to see what boeing offers as a package to FJ and surely Airbus will counter they have been both in Nadi to negotiate...
Airbus? or Boeing?
any timeframe...the 787 delays will make it interesting to see what boeing offers as a package to FJ and surely Airbus will counter they have been both in Nadi to negotiate...
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With the speculation of more 787 delays they could be leaning towards Airbus but can the A330s range be viable NAN - LAX?
or 767s with upgrades interiors and winglets at a bargain price from Boeing?....
or 767s with upgrades interiors and winglets at a bargain price from Boeing?....
