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Working for a T2 based operator, I'm currently fortunate to park in Area 7 (next door to T2) although it gets overfull especially in the summer. A lot of space is taken up by offices - JMC HQ although they operate from T1. BA buses, based at T3 etc.
I've tried using the train - brilliant if you work 9 to 5, Mon to Fri - but over a 2 year period, I reckon it worked 25% of the time for me.
The airport is run as a virility symbol for the local councils - the owners - & not for the benefit of their customers, which include us as users & sevice providers to the general public.
I hope the base captains meeting (or whatever it's called) can produce something sensible, but I won't be holding my breath! Time for the masses to revolt!
I've tried using the train - brilliant if you work 9 to 5, Mon to Fri - but over a 2 year period, I reckon it worked 25% of the time for me.
The airport is run as a virility symbol for the local councils - the owners - & not for the benefit of their customers, which include us as users & sevice providers to the general public.
I hope the base captains meeting (or whatever it's called) can produce something sensible, but I won't be holding my breath! Time for the masses to revolt!
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I bet it doesn't take Mr Geoff Muirhead 40 ish minutes to park his car and get to his office. Perhaps if he did, the parking arrangements would get a bit more attention.
Oh and another thing, the world's favourite airport are planning to ban flight crew from using the "fast track" entrance when it re-opens.
Oh and another thing, the world's favourite airport are planning to ban flight crew from using the "fast track" entrance when it re-opens.
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I understand that area 2 (by the railway station) will be closing in September to make way for yet another Manchester airport labour party money earning scheme. Those residents of area 2 will be going to staff west,which is,as we're probably all aware by now,a complete joke.Sorry Mr.Positive Climb, but no bendy busses- Only told last week that they will cost too much and eat into Geoff Muirheads cake allowance.
A colleague of Mrs.Silkman came off a flight in the early hours of Friday morning,and,when she requested an escort to her car in area west,as she was on her own, it was extremely rudely turned down by the coach driver.This is after she had waited 40 minutes for a bus to show up.I'm afraid that it may take someone being assaulted before Maplc do anything about this.
Lets do something before this happens.Our employers are paying a lot of money for the privilage of us parking on rubble and they are not getting anywhere.I understand that there is an AOC meeting coming up shortly.I will speak to the chairman of the AOC tomorrow(who is not employed by the Maplc) and get him to once again express our concerns and displeasure.
May I also suggest we hold a meeting ourselves,perhaps at the Airport hotel or the Romper.Any other suggestions ?
A colleague of Mrs.Silkman came off a flight in the early hours of Friday morning,and,when she requested an escort to her car in area west,as she was on her own, it was extremely rudely turned down by the coach driver.This is after she had waited 40 minutes for a bus to show up.I'm afraid that it may take someone being assaulted before Maplc do anything about this.
Lets do something before this happens.Our employers are paying a lot of money for the privilage of us parking on rubble and they are not getting anywhere.I understand that there is an AOC meeting coming up shortly.I will speak to the chairman of the AOC tomorrow(who is not employed by the Maplc) and get him to once again express our concerns and displeasure.
May I also suggest we hold a meeting ourselves,perhaps at the Airport hotel or the Romper.Any other suggestions ?
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i found out today that MIA have now
8 new buses each costing £167,000 each!
but these are for moving joe public
to remote stands etc. and MIA have only
used the new white longer buses for
staff west because they are too long to
get around T2 LONG STAY ETC.(TO MANY MUPPETS
IN CHARGE THAT'S WHAT I THINK)
AND THEY SAY THEY CANT AFFORD IT!
also missed the bus this morning due to
YES YOU GOT IT --- FULL AGAIN!
INFORMED THAT IT IS UPTO THE DRIVER
WHEN HE THINKS THE VEHICLE IS FULL
IT'S NOT GETTING ANY BETTER!
8 new buses each costing £167,000 each!
but these are for moving joe public
to remote stands etc. and MIA have only
used the new white longer buses for
staff west because they are too long to
get around T2 LONG STAY ETC.(TO MANY MUPPETS
IN CHARGE THAT'S WHAT I THINK)
AND THEY SAY THEY CANT AFFORD IT!
also missed the bus this morning due to
YES YOU GOT IT --- FULL AGAIN!
INFORMED THAT IT IS UPTO THE DRIVER
WHEN HE THINKS THE VEHICLE IS FULL
IT'S NOT GETTING ANY BETTER!
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Hey 411A, A-holes like you should take a bus, or perhaps you already do.
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I think we should have Manchester Plc carparks have a look at this website. Anyone know a way in!!
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I think we should have Manchester Plc carparks have a look at this website. Anyone know a way in!!
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The road of life is rocky and you might stumble too, but as you point your finger someone else is judging you.
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The train needs to run 24 hours for the "disadvantaged" crew. When I operated there two years ago the airline sent a limo. BillTheCoach should expand his service. It is excellent.
'Course, would the cheap UK pilots use it?
Only if he offered give-away prices, I suspect. Airline "discounts" anyone?
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'Course, would the cheap UK pilots use it?
Only if he offered give-away prices, I suspect. Airline "discounts" anyone?
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Since the parking is getting so awful now we all need to ensure that we have our full one hour pre flight briefing time. If the bus is full - tough, wait for the next one; if you get diverted elsewhere and drive around for ages to find a space don't get up tight. When you arrive twenty minutes late have your full hours brief and delay the flight. I'm sure after a couple of these occurences senior airline management might take a bit more notice and be banging on MAPlc's door a bit harder!
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411A - I think you are one sad S.O.B.
This is a very real issue which is of great concern to a great many people. Your apparently cynical, caustic and self-centred views are unnecessary and entirely out of order.
Go find a thread on another forum where you might find someone who will play your silly game.
This is a very real issue which is of great concern to a great many people. Your apparently cynical, caustic and self-centred views are unnecessary and entirely out of order.
Go find a thread on another forum where you might find someone who will play your silly game.
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411A - We are not the S****** people ! Have you experienced our services ? If so, thanks and we look forward to welcoming you aboard cos "we realise you had a choice of .....".
Or should we look at taking over RHS bus services on behalf of MAPLC and show them how to run it properly ?
Or should we look at taking over RHS bus services on behalf of MAPLC and show them how to run it properly ?
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BillTheCoach--
Have used YOUR service, and indeed it was superb. Notice how I try to find a solution for the "disadvantaged crew" but they can only criticize.
If you were to open your own carpark for crew & staff and provide transport, it might work altho some would find it hard to accept reasonable costs, knowing how tight crew can be. But they should consider the need to have an "airport" car, it ain't cheap. Or you could pick them up at their home. Then again...probably will not work as most only want to moan and complain. They all want to park within a stones throw of dispatch but it just ain't gonna happen. Sure enjoyed riding with you folks.
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Have used YOUR service, and indeed it was superb. Notice how I try to find a solution for the "disadvantaged crew" but they can only criticize.
If you were to open your own carpark for crew & staff and provide transport, it might work altho some would find it hard to accept reasonable costs, knowing how tight crew can be. But they should consider the need to have an "airport" car, it ain't cheap. Or you could pick them up at their home. Then again...probably will not work as most only want to moan and complain. They all want to park within a stones throw of dispatch but it just ain't gonna happen. Sure enjoyed riding with you folks.
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Gentlemen.
Ignore 411A. He is no more aircrew than I am Buzz Aldrin. He tried to wind up a similar thread a few months ago about GLA car parking. 411A is the number of the corporation bus from Barrhead to Paisley. That is the heaviest bit of metal he has driven
To the pub....and beyond...:-)
Ignore 411A. He is no more aircrew than I am Buzz Aldrin. He tried to wind up a similar thread a few months ago about GLA car parking. 411A is the number of the corporation bus from Barrhead to Paisley. That is the heaviest bit of metal he has driven
To the pub....and beyond...:-)
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Lapsus linguae, you are obviously not a Manchester based person who was sent to Staff West, if you were then you'll know exactly why this is important to us all. If not I say you take a swift Exit Stage Left.
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The road of life is rocky and you might stumble too, but as you point your finger someone else is judging you.
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Only a month ago, MAPlc saw fit to charter two DC10 flights to take a selection of workers on a tour of MAN HUM and EMA. A friend was on this,- didnt see much, but enjoyed the butty and bottle of wine.
Now how much does it cost to charter a DC10?
Probably about the same as two new busses.
Now how much does it cost to charter a DC10?
Probably about the same as two new busses.
