BA Strike - Your Thoughts & Questions
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From the Mirror:
Three Ba pilots were yesterday suspended after branding passengers "w*****s", "f*****s" and "t***s". The Mirror revealed their tirade on Facebook. One called cabin crew "bum bandits".
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Lack of publicity
Unite/ Bassa must be getting desperate at the lack of publicity for the dispute. Even the lovies at the BBC have stopped reporting from BFC & Sky gave up ages ago.Yesterday's wasted trip to see the MPs has even gone unreported.
Just like a fire starved of oxygen splutters & dies so does IA which is only of importance to a few militant protagonists. Eventually Pprune will suffer from a lack of postings & the Mods will be able to take a well earned vacation.
Just like a fire starved of oxygen splutters & dies so does IA which is only of importance to a few militant protagonists. Eventually Pprune will suffer from a lack of postings & the Mods will be able to take a well earned vacation.
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fincastle:
Good morning.
I agree, this strike seems to be ending with a rather half-hearted sigh of resignation.
At the end you get the feeling people are really only showing up for the burgers and mimosas, and rather than discussing BA and their outrage they are down there talking about that cute little pair of shoes at Marks and Spencer.
Good morning.
I agree, this strike seems to be ending with a rather half-hearted sigh of resignation.
At the end you get the feeling people are really only showing up for the burgers and mimosas, and rather than discussing BA and their outrage they are down there talking about that cute little pair of shoes at Marks and Spencer.
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We will know that Mr Walsh acknowledges his victory when he authorizes the seat sale to make up for the poor bookings that BASSA have caused over the past few months.
That will be the start of getting the company back on its feet.
That will be the start of getting the company back on its feet.
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Today's Daily Mirror highlights some of the foul-mouthed comments posted on the crewforum website.
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As the story was published by the Daily Mirror it hardly matters as to which website because the story should be taken with a pinch of salt.
In the unlikely event that it's true then I'm sure that the errant individuals will be subjected to the same strictures that were applied to the CC earlier in the summer, & quite rightly so IMHO.
In the unlikely event that it's true then I'm sure that the errant individuals will be subjected to the same strictures that were applied to the CC earlier in the summer, & quite rightly so IMHO.
Very stupid of those childish pilots to post the drivel which the Mirror has reported.... If they actually did, of course.
But they won't need to fill the role of VCC for much longer as it won't be long now until the bassassins get their comeuppance.
Keep strong, Willie!!
But they won't need to fill the role of VCC for much longer as it won't be long now until the bassassins get their comeuppance.
Keep strong, Willie!!
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Fincastle
I also looked at this with a healthy dose of cynicism, but sadly it appears to be true and it is only right that these guys are treated no differently to the other inappropriate Facebook posters.
I also looked at this with a healthy dose of cynicism, but sadly it appears to be true and it is only right that these guys are treated no differently to the other inappropriate Facebook posters.
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This could come back to bite BASSA, if the 'suspended pilots' were to publicise the statements made by the strikers on facebook, as part of their defence. So far BA has not released details of the charges against the suspended strikers in compliance with the Disciplinary Procedures. However, avid readers of the other thread will have seen them (before they were deleted).
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Aircastle:
I'm not sure "Someone else did worse" is much of a defense.
The best news out of this situation is that it proves that the disciplinary process is there for ALL BA employees and serves a positive purpose.
I'm not sure "Someone else did worse" is much of a defense.
The best news out of this situation is that it proves that the disciplinary process is there for ALL BA employees and serves a positive purpose.
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Seat Sale ?
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Lou Scannon:
Your comment..
Ask and you shall receive. From the London Evening Standard:
Your comment..
We will know that Mr Walsh acknowledges his victory when he authorizes the seat sale to make up for the poor bookings that BASSA have caused over the past few months.
That will be the start of getting the company back on its feet.
That will be the start of getting the company back on its feet.
BA said it was slashing Club World business-class fares by up to £900 and selected first-class fares by more than £1,500 in its premium leisure sale starting tomorrow.
Mr Walsh said: "Customers can take advantage of these great discounts with confidence. We recognise that some may be concerned about the possibility of future disruption but it is our intention to keep flying 100% of our long-haul operation throughout the coming months. We will keep the flag flying
Mr Walsh said: "Customers can take advantage of these great discounts with confidence. We recognise that some may be concerned about the possibility of future disruption but it is our intention to keep flying 100% of our long-haul operation throughout the coming months. We will keep the flag flying
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Lou Scannon:
I'm also going to do a bit of perusing and try to plan a short getaway with my hubby. No time for a long adventure but a quick holiday flying first may be just the perfect little stress reliever to a busy schedule.
I wish I could find a small, tasteful lapel pin that said "Backing BA".
I'm also going to do a bit of perusing and try to plan a short getaway with my hubby. No time for a long adventure but a quick holiday flying first may be just the perfect little stress reliever to a busy schedule.
I wish I could find a small, tasteful lapel pin that said "Backing BA".
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Eerie Silence
Unless I have it wrong, it is now five hours or so since McCluskey and Livingstone were to play to the gallery at Bedfont. I cannot find any report in either of the relevant PPRuNe threads, nor in the Internet Meeja.
What happened? Did Simon, Piers and Amanda vote them off?
I think we should be told.
What happened? Did Simon, Piers and Amanda vote them off?
I think we should be told.
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This post, and others that may follow, is directed with a SLF's point of view regarding the militants dismissal of passenger concerns. Certainly not to be construed as painting all CC with the same brush..
But.....
But.....
Do you agree to strike until BA agrees to eliminate all passengers on flights as they just get in the way and keep asking for water and stuff?
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Do you agree to strike until the Manchester contingent have had an opportunity to sober up?
Do you agree to strike until the woman with the men's knickers appears on "What Not To Wear"?