Merger with SAS
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Some of you are starting to see the point I was trying to make earlier.
It is important not only for BU pilots but indeed SK pilots as well, to merge lists. That is to make sure that SAS management cannot unimpededly create a wagedrift by expanding the lowcostcompany within the concern.
I question again the negative attitude against this since logic tells us nobody would in reality lose anything on it. It could of course be possible for SAS to expand on its own but at a much greater cost than to buy an existing company. Thereby everyone employed has won since the funds intended for the expansion can be used more effectively.
I agree BU has not treated TWE nor MAVIA fairly. I expect some resolution on this matter before BU pilots can start to demand fairness from SK as they absolutely ought to.
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It is important not only for BU pilots but indeed SK pilots as well, to merge lists. That is to make sure that SAS management cannot unimpededly create a wagedrift by expanding the lowcostcompany within the concern.
I question again the negative attitude against this since logic tells us nobody would in reality lose anything on it. It could of course be possible for SAS to expand on its own but at a much greater cost than to buy an existing company. Thereby everyone employed has won since the funds intended for the expansion can be used more effectively.
I agree BU has not treated TWE nor MAVIA fairly. I expect some resolution on this matter before BU pilots can start to demand fairness from SK as they absolutely ought to.
"Buon pomeriggio S.Bernoulli"
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Is`nt it a fact that what SAS is doing is to save BU from being taken off the European aviation map. For 55 years BU have been one of the major players in Scandinavian aviation, which have been reflected in the BU Pilots Union`s attitude towards their colleaques from time to time. Malmoe Aviation, Transwede and Busy Bee have rightfully been mentioned. I remember well when the BU pilots wanted to take over the one and only B737 Busy Bee ever operated, with the argument; you guys can stick to the turbo props and let us fly the jets. Further, the Busy Bee crews operated for years, to everyones satisfaction, the BU routes on the west coast of Norway. When Busy Bee were "put to sleep", did the BU pilots and its union really stretch out a helping hand? Hardly. Nice words flew across the Norwegian Pilots Association table during meetings. And then....? Basically, should`nt the BU crews take a more humble approach to their present situation.
(By the way; I never applied for a job with BU)
(By the way; I never applied for a job with BU)
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I sincerely hope that, if the norwegian 'konkurrensetilsyn' wants SAS to fulfill all kinds of demands, SAS will drop the offer on their doorstep and walk away. I want nothing bad for the Braathens guys(I would hate to be in their shoes!!) but I dont want SAS to be a 'lifeboat' either. All too often with SAS politics will enter the picture and we all know how that will turn out!!!
If nobody else comes forward with an offer let SAS buy Braathens and hopefully everybody can keep their jobs. The alternative is that SAS will be the only carrier in six months anyway.
For now the easy thing would be to keep everything operational seperate.
It will be interesting to see how the 'konkurrensetilsyn' handles this one.
If nobody else comes forward with an offer let SAS buy Braathens and hopefully everybody can keep their jobs. The alternative is that SAS will be the only carrier in six months anyway.
For now the easy thing would be to keep everything operational seperate.
It will be interesting to see how the 'konkurrensetilsyn' handles this one.
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The goverment has not supported SK in any other way than it has supported BU.
BU is where it is today because it was not able to handle the competition they created for themselves when they entered the swedish market. The lesson: do not try to hit someone who is five times larger than you.
BU is where it is today because it was not able to handle the competition they created for themselves when they entered the swedish market. The lesson: do not try to hit someone who is five times larger than you.
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What now then?? With the recent fine imposed on SAS by the EC, and (mostly danish) politicians from both side of the aisle wanting to investigate SAS in detail, do you guys think that this development will affect the SK/BU deal?? I mean, waves are pretty high right now, wrt. competition or the lack thereof in Scandinavia.
