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Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Nov 2008, 14:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By older_wiser

Air New Zealand is currently handled by United,...

Air New Zealand is currently handled by United, Menzies take over in January
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
6th Oct 2008, 20:14
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By older_wiser

This question has to be a wind up :ugh: ...

This question has to be a wind up :ugh:

There can obviously be no specific answer as baggage comes in all shapes and sizes and is stacked by all different types of people.

And that said who...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
19th Aug 2008, 10:34
Replies: 24
Views: 3,902
Posted By older_wiser

groundhogbhx said " There is a slight...

groundhogbhx said

" There is a slight difference, Swissport at LHR were what remained of EI handling but the current Swissport UK comes from Groundstar. When the company were Groundstar they were...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
17th Aug 2008, 16:41
Replies: 24
Views: 3,902
Posted By older_wiser

So if Swissport strike ? What airlines will be...

So if Swissport strike ? What airlines will be affected ?

Don't Swissport have a history of Strikes ? I remember them Striking at LHR a few years ago and not long after the company made them all...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th May 2008, 15:50
Replies: 46
Views: 7,431
Posted By older_wiser

Seems that the contibutors lack humour on this...

Seems that the contibutors lack humour on this thread, of course Manchester is in the North West, it's just there fans that are not.

And with regard to people commenting over whether this is a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st May 2008, 22:19
Replies: 46
Views: 7,431
Posted By older_wiser

Guess the airports in the North West will be...

Guess the airports in the North West will be quiet seeing as Liverpool didn't qualify, 40000 fans travelling from the South of England to Moscow :):):)
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
17th Mar 2008, 14:01
Replies: 25
Views: 6,966
Posted By older_wiser

SGS reorganization at LHR ...

SGS reorganization at LHR

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SGS have actually given notice to CA,OZ,MH and EY as considered not financially on line...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
16th Mar 2008, 13:14
Replies: 25
Views: 6,966
Posted By older_wiser

What is the latest situation, someone who works...

What is the latest situation, someone who works at lhr said they heard a rumour that SGS are thinking of shedding some contracts there ? and scaling down their operation !

Surely this cannot be...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Jan 2008, 15:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,652
Posted By older_wiser

Don't we all ! I only asked as you were...

Don't we all !

I only asked as you were singing the praises of CLC a few months ago, however like i said then - nothing beats being at Aircraft side and making your own decisions.

It will...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Jan 2008, 14:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,652
Posted By older_wiser

LHR_777 Is life in CLC at Waterside getting...

LHR_777

Is life in CLC at Waterside getting boring ? :bored:
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
19th Dec 2007, 13:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By older_wiser

TUPE - yes that old favourite, there are 2 sides...

TUPE - yes that old favourite, there are 2 sides if not more to the pros and cons of that particular arrangement, and please bear in mind that the choice is often transfer to the new company or...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
18th Dec 2007, 13:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By older_wiser

What perks could you possibly expect from a...

What perks could you possibly expect from a budget carrier !
If it were flights you were after would'nt it be cheaper to get a confirmed seat ?

btw - Qatar at Lhr are another example, Servisair...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
8th Sep 2007, 14:51
Replies: 106
Views: 29,400
Posted By older_wiser

Rumor is SAS-LHR will take over the whole of Star...

Rumor is SAS-LHR will take over the whole of Star Alliance when T2 is knocked down! Just a rumor though hehe.

Rumour also has it that American will be the handler for all of the one world Alliance...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
24th Aug 2007, 14:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,310
Posted By older_wiser

What's wrong with Manuals ? - Unless of course...

What's wrong with Manuals ? - Unless of course the staff don't know how to do them :ok:
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
5th Aug 2007, 11:32
Replies: 77
Views: 14,048
Posted By older_wiser

LHR_777 Sure i meant the old dispatchers when i...

LHR_777
Sure i meant the old dispatchers when i said about preferring the old way and regarding the " vote " to change working pratices, you know how it is with these so called ballots, companies...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
4th Aug 2007, 15:38
Replies: 77
Views: 14,048
Posted By older_wiser

I guess when you say checking figures you are...

I guess when you say checking figures you are talking about cargo figures, obviously baggage and passenger figures are not readily available until check in closes or the last pax on board, My...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
4th Aug 2007, 15:33
Replies: 77
Views: 14,048
Posted By older_wiser

As i sorted of instigated this issue of CLC v...

As i sorted of instigated this issue of CLC v working locally and at airside i guess i should throw in my tuppence worth.
Firstly i must point out that i have worked in both case scenarios, sending...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
31st Jul 2007, 17:03
Replies: 77
Views: 14,048
Posted By older_wiser

LHR_777 What would you say was better ? The...

LHR_777
What would you say was better ? The current set up or the old days, when the Dispatcher / Redcap did most of the functions from the gate ?
In some ways i guess that you are quite lucky ( i...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
30th Jul 2007, 08:11
Replies: 77
Views: 14,048
Posted By older_wiser

I think leezyjet has summed up the situation in...

I think leezyjet has summed up the situation in the UK perfectly.

Having previously worked in such an enviroment, i can honestly say that the function described as load controller is without doubt...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
24th Jul 2007, 11:41
Replies: 77
Views: 14,048
Posted By older_wiser

I have previously known of " Dispatchers " (or so...

I have previously known of " Dispatchers " (or so they call themselves) in the UK who couldn't even work out an EZFW and others who wouldn't even know what it is, you may think this is unbelievable...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
21st Jun 2007, 15:27
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By older_wiser

http://www.hsmp.uk.com/ Though if i were to...

http://www.hsmp.uk.com/

Though if i were to be cynical, you are probably better off where you are.
You may get more respect and would most certainly pax less tax !
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
19th Jun 2007, 12:26
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By older_wiser

Get Married to a British or EU Passport holder or...

Get Married to a British or EU Passport holder or take your chances at Sangatte !

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
1st Jun 2007, 21:47
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By older_wiser

At many regional airports the dispatcher does...

At many regional airports the dispatcher does this, but it is not normally a dispatch function.
At Lhr it would either be one of the pushback team, the ramp supervisor or the engineer depending on...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
23rd May 2007, 08:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,772
Posted By older_wiser

Thumbs down Read in the English Press, that from October Air...

Read in the English Press, that from October Air Jamaica will stop flying to London.

Virgin will take over the Heathrow slots and also make extra flights to MO Bay from LGW.

How sad to see...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
7th May 2007, 21:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,071
Posted By older_wiser

I think you'll find that SAA do the same at LHR. ...

I think you'll find that SAA do the same at LHR.
As all their flights are early am arrivals and PM departures meaning that they are on the ground at LHR for approx 12 hours
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
3rd May 2007, 22:28
Replies: 106
Views: 29,400
Posted By older_wiser

I think but am not sure that Egyptair is done by...

I think but am not sure that Egyptair is done by servisair whilst Jet Airways is now done by Aviance. ?
Also hear that Luxair in T2 is moving or has already moved to AFSL ?

Seems to be too many...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
15th Apr 2007, 20:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,112
Posted By older_wiser

Sounds good, maybe i'll apply. Many...

Sounds good, maybe i'll apply.

Many companies at LHR/LGW etc do not pay that for Experienced staff of in some cases ( and i'm sure you all know who ) Dispatchers ! :rolleyes:
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
24th Feb 2007, 23:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,775
Posted By older_wiser

Smile as a rule if you can speak at least a pigeons...

as a rule if you can speak at least a pigeons version of english then servisair will give you a chance

:ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok: :ok:
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
22nd Feb 2007, 13:46
Replies: 2
Views: 913
Posted By older_wiser

Add to the above : In T2: Iberia ...

Add to the above :

In T2:

Iberia
Lufthansa

In T3:

Air Jamaica
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
5th Jan 2007, 22:47
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By older_wiser

I hope it works for you, but i speak from...

I hope it works for you, but i speak from experience when i say don't trust what they tell you at the interview, i was once offered a job at servisair but that changed the terms, basically what they...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
5th Jan 2007, 20:57
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By older_wiser

In your circumstances i'd say it is always going...

In your circumstances i'd say it is always going to be difficult to move straight into a dispatch job.
Most companies i know would expect what they call " Flexibility " and i know from past...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
5th Jan 2007, 18:18
Replies: 106
Views: 29,400
Posted By older_wiser

A couple of amendments to the above : Tap...

A couple of amendments to the above :

Tap are handled by Alitalia Full Handling
Qatar by Servisair Full Handling although in Qatar uniforrms
Egyptair as above
BWIA - no longer operate but were...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
4th Jan 2007, 22:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,624
Posted By older_wiser

Why Was that ?

Why Was that ?
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
4th Jan 2007, 19:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,624
Posted By older_wiser

At LHR the strangest situation must be Lufthansa...

At LHR the strangest situation must be Lufthansa and soon to be Swiss.
Servisair / Globeground provide above wing services such as check in, Baggage and Dispatch / Load Control whilst Aviance...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
21st Nov 2006, 07:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,291
Posted By older_wiser

what's the situation with GB at LGW ? Do...

what's the situation with GB at LGW ?
Do Aviance cover all ground operations there and why is that when they are a franchise of BA.

I ask because i have some friends / ex colleagues who work as...
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