Buzz v Ryanair at the 11th Hour!
Joined: May 1999
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Due to the route structure which used to be offered by buzz, my personal quality of life was improved substantially. Regrettably that is no longer possible at the price I used to pay; I was very happy to fly with buzz because they were a great team who flew where and when I wanted at a price I could readily afford. I am delighted that many of them will now remain in employment and wish them well with their new careers.
But I won't be meeting them again because I won't be using their service - it's back to LH for me. I wasn't aware that the title "Buzz v RyanAir at the 11th hour" referred purely to terms and conditions of future employment; if that's the spin you want to put on this thread then OK, I'll abide by your definition.
PS - and thanks to all those from buzz who have sent me such kind PMs. Hope it goes well for you all in the future!
But I won't be meeting them again because I won't be using their service - it's back to LH for me. I wasn't aware that the title "Buzz v RyanAir at the 11th hour" referred purely to terms and conditions of future employment; if that's the spin you want to put on this thread then OK, I'll abide by your definition.
PS - and thanks to all those from buzz who have sent me such kind PMs. Hope it goes well for you all in the future!
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: UK
Sorry Danny. I just thought my amusing post would make a little light relief for the other 400 of us at Buzz who had our jobs taken away from us. But what do I know, I was just a waste of space check in agent, one of the "too many employees per passenger" that MOL talked about.
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: A25R
Why does MOL use such euphamisms as "courage of the 130 outstanding people of Buzz ?" How could he possibly know since he has'nt met them. If know they are good guys and girls (mainly !) but there again I did work there for 7 years before jumping ship. I think most have been in nervous limbo wondering. No opportunity to demonstrate their courage or abilities to him.
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From: UK
Best wishes for those of you who kept your jobs. When I finish my ATPL I would still love to come and fly with you. Many thanks to the crew who let me fly on the jumpseat of "ID" from FRA to STN last year. I miss working for Buzz but have now opened the gate into a new pasture.
Will you still be operating under the "Ukay" callsign or will you be just another "Ryanair"?
Will you still be operating under the "Ukay" callsign or will you be just another "Ryanair"?
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From: Toronto, Canada (formerly EICK)
Ryanair get green light
http://www.breakingnews.ie/2003/04/29/story97170.html
Ryanair gets UK go-ahead for Buzz acquisition
29/04/2003 - 5:09:10 pm
Irish budget airline Ryanair’s acquisition of rival Buzz from KLM has got the go-ahead.
The acquisition was cleared by the UK's Office of Fair Trading.
Buzz operations are expected to recommence later this week.
Ryanair gets UK go-ahead for Buzz acquisition
29/04/2003 - 5:09:10 pm
Irish budget airline Ryanair’s acquisition of rival Buzz from KLM has got the go-ahead.
The acquisition was cleared by the UK's Office of Fair Trading.
Buzz operations are expected to recommence later this week.
