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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2007, 13:20
Replies: 1,560
Views: 423,662
Posted By Rick Binson

It is very arrogant of the human race to think...

It is very arrogant of the human race to think that by stopping flying and cutting emissions we can change the natural evolution of the earth.
They reckon between 6000-5500BC the land link with the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2007, 21:58
Replies: 59
Views: 13,982
Posted By Rick Binson

Word is, loads of promotions at bmi; all BMED's...

Word is, loads of promotions at bmi; all BMED's to the bottom of the seniority list and into the right hand seat. "Strict rotational seniority will apply".

Spot the troll :\
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2007, 15:58
Replies: 40
Views: 8,486
Posted By Rick Binson

Just to correct an error. The basic is £75k....

Just to correct an error. The basic is £75k. Sector pay at £23 (fully taxable) and a loyalty bonus of 5% of basic after 2 years, 10% of basic after 5 years and 15% of basic after 10 years.

All of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2007, 14:27
Replies: 40
Views: 8,486
Posted By Rick Binson

I'm an orange loco left hand seater. Been in six...

I'm an orange loco left hand seater. Been in six years and now take gross about £95k plus employers pension contribution about (£7k). With my share options worth about £80k I'd say we're on a bit...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2006, 19:30
Replies: 25
Views: 15,713
Posted By Rick Binson

I have heard not only are EMB145 drivers being...

I have heard not only are EMB145 drivers being considered for DEP but also any Captains on EMB145 maybe considered for DEC. :ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2006, 17:28
Replies: 55
Views: 12,611
Posted By Rick Binson

Currently 19 Captains waiting to get into STN....

Currently 19 Captains waiting to get into STN. Don't think there is a waiting list for LGW.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2006, 16:45
Replies: 299
Views: 67,800
Posted By Rick Binson

Seems to me that all that will happen is MOL has...

Seems to me that all that will happen is MOL has now talked up the share price and will then sell netting a huge profit just as the Icelandics did with easyJet.

All those that have re-mortgaged...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2006, 22:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,869
Posted By Rick Binson

Should you volunteer to go to another base which...

Should you volunteer to go to another base which is A319 then you will get a conventional bond for 3 years.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Oct 2006, 19:41
Replies: 253
BMI
Views: 67,324
Posted By Rick Binson

I'm not so sure they're a very good "fit" at all....

I'm not so sure they're a very good "fit" at all. SRB has plans at LHR with great expansion of his long haul network. The only thing he doesn't have is slots. bmi to SRB is purely about slots. I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2006, 05:52
Replies: 257
Views: 57,234
Posted By Rick Binson

Totally agree with you Bar Rattler, what goes...

Totally agree with you Bar Rattler, what goes around comes around. They took full advantage now it's your turn to take full advantage.

Having thought about it for a couple of days why not bring...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Mar 2006, 14:15
Replies: 257
Views: 57,234
Posted By Rick Binson

Indeed, you were more than happy to sign up for...

Indeed, you were more than happy to sign up for TRSS in the first place and now that eJ are honouring their side of the contract you want more!!!
True it's a free market so you could get more for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2006, 21:56
Replies: 70
Views: 10,638
Posted By Rick Binson

In addition BALPA have an excellent Loss of...

In addition BALPA have an excellent Loss of Licence policy. Searched high and low for one and BALPA's was the best available of the few that were around. BALPA also have Balpa Financial Services...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2006, 14:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,752
Posted By Rick Binson

Well Wingandprayer, BALPA have just helped a...

Well Wingandprayer, BALPA have just helped a Captain win a tribunal against the company with regard to it's basing policy. One tribunal does not set a precedent but if they consistently lose...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Mar 2006, 09:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,752
Posted By Rick Binson

wingandprayer are you in BALPA? As there are a...

wingandprayer are you in BALPA? As there are a few tribunals kicking off at the moment about the base transfer policy being abused.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2006, 15:33
Replies: 25
Views: 7,944
Posted By Rick Binson

Re: BA launchs £25 short-haul flights

Concorde001 states: I can't see Ryanir/Easyjet doing that - you only have to hear the horror stories of some passengers.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Dec 2005, 09:05
Replies: 53
Views: 7,805
Posted By Rick Binson

This I think is the problem the mainline carriers...

This I think is the problem the mainline carriers face.

They don't want to look like a loco but they're happy to have a loco standard of service.

At least with a loco you know what you're going...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Dec 2005, 17:51
Replies: 21
Views: 4,288
Posted By Rick Binson

Of course the loco bubble will run out of steam....

Of course the loco bubble will run out of steam. There can only be so much growth in a market place.

Economic Bubbles don't tend to run out of steam though, they tend to go pop.

So who will go...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Dec 2005, 05:24
Replies: 29
Views: 5,412
Posted By Rick Binson

Hey LE judging by your attitude we don't want you...

Hey LE judging by your attitude we don't want you in easyjet.

Apply somewhere else - you attitude isn't correct for easyJet. :yuk:
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2005, 09:44
Replies: 51
Views: 20,017
Posted By Rick Binson

Caudillo wrote: Often but not in the case...

Caudillo wrote:

Often but not in the case of easyJet. The fight is between the union and the employer. Joe Public just suffers the consequences.

The firefighters were replaced by the Army...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Dec 2005, 13:22
Replies: 237
Views: 48,179
Posted By Rick Binson

Redline, I think we shouldn't just let the...

Redline, I think we shouldn't just let the negotiating team do their work in their endeavours to get a fair settlement.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2005, 19:37
Replies: 85
Views: 16,232
Posted By Rick Binson

Keep him as a two striper as his ramblings are...

Keep him as a two striper as his ramblings are well amusing!!!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Dec 2005, 13:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,746
Posted By Rick Binson

Why would we want to buy some clapped out old...

Why would we want to buy some clapped out old -300's? We can't shift our own -300 so we definitely don't want more....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2005, 15:25
Replies: 11
Views: 3,967
Posted By Rick Binson

2000 hour jet should be an absolute minimum. I...

2000 hour jet should be an absolute minimum. I reckon it should be an awful lot more. Virgin is 4,000 and with good reason.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Nov 2005, 11:34
Replies: 237
Views: 48,179
Posted By Rick Binson

By that I assume you're referring to me? I...

By that I assume you're referring to me?

I would be happy to take the above figures. Anymore and you may start to lose my support.

I'd consider any pay rise more than 4.1% (top level of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Nov 2005, 14:23
Replies: 237
Views: 48,179
Posted By Rick Binson

I appreciate what your saying GNL, however I...

I appreciate what your saying GNL, however I disagree strongly.

Firstly this is still a negotiation. The company have sent us a letter stating the reasons for their current offer. BALPA have done...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Nov 2005, 12:43
Replies: 237
Views: 48,179
Posted By Rick Binson

What is more he has now raised the spectre of...

What is more he has now raised the spectre of local salaries.

Here in London we'll be ok but if you're in the regions be prepared.

People in NCL, EDI, GLA, BFS, LPL, BRS, EMA can all expect...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2005, 18:43
Replies: 27
Views: 3,953
Posted By Rick Binson

Some clarification: Pay Rise: 2.1% ...

Some clarification:

Pay Rise: 2.1%

Pension: an increase from 7% to 9% but lose crew food.

Loyalty bonus: tinker with it so it disadvantages us.

Continental Crew: not to receive a pay rise...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2005, 11:09
Replies: 27
Views: 3,953
Posted By Rick Binson

We have 7% from the easyJet already so does that...

We have 7% from the easyJet already so does that mean we're going to get an employer contribution of 14% total ;) or is that just wishful thinking.

The post is slow down here so no BALPA letter...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2005, 09:08
Replies: 237
Views: 48,179
Posted By Rick Binson

It's a pity that you don't follow your own advice...

It's a pity that you don't follow your own advice Captain Prop ;)

Are you 100% certain you are correct about what you say with regard to crew food? I think not so stick to facts!
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2005, 06:34
Replies: 46
Views: 16,217
Posted By Rick Binson

I am hopefully soon to face your scenario Yarpy. ...

I am hopefully soon to face your scenario Yarpy.

OPtion 4 looks good, I think i'll move out of our house ;)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2005, 21:12
Replies: 85
Views: 16,232
Posted By Rick Binson

As an outsider my apologies for butting in...

As an outsider my apologies for butting in but.....





Whilst I applaud you for wanting to maintain your present T&C I implore you to fight for better.

As has been stated earlier on this...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2005, 20:59
Replies: 46
Views: 16,217
Posted By Rick Binson

I'm not sure I understand this? On earlies...

I'm not sure I understand this?

On earlies I'm in bed by 2030 and wake at 4am. Why go to bed at 2300? If I did this I wouldn't last one day!

I used to have real problems with going to bed...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2005, 10:49
Replies: 161
Views: 41,494
Posted By Rick Binson

Can we stop the slanging match and divert our...

Can we stop the slanging match and divert our attention to the real thugs?

United we stand :), divided we fall :(
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Nov 2005, 13:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,024
Posted By Rick Binson

Do you get the impression Brian isn't quite as...

Do you get the impression Brian isn't quite as naeive as he lets on?

Do most SLF know who "U2" are etc etc....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2005, 10:26
Replies: 161
Views: 41,494
Posted By Rick Binson

A troll perhaps?:p

A troll perhaps?:p
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