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Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Jun 2006, 17:04
Replies: 14
Views: 6,202
Posted By purr777

Very interesting discussion on Big Brother's Big...

Very interesting discussion on Big Brother's Big Brain last night when they talking about transient professions such as waiters, crews etc as only ever forming shallow relationships with people. They...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Apr 2006, 09:28
Replies: 6
Views: 3,595
Posted By purr777

Your ba.com must be different to mine..... ...

Your ba.com must be different to mine.....

LHR Heathrow (London) SYD Sydney SIN Singapore


1
BA0015 LHR SYD 21:50 05:15** BA 777 1 i i i i i i i Book
BA0009 LHR SYD 21:55 06:05**...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Apr 2006, 12:06
Replies: 6
Views: 3,595
Posted By purr777

BA SYD route goes to 777

As from March next year the BA 16/15 (LHR-SIN-SYD) will be on a 777.

See ba.com
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Mar 2006, 11:43
Replies: 93
Views: 15,221
Posted By purr777

Formerflyer - for your info, Immigration select...

Formerflyer - for your info, Immigration select who they want, rather than you automatically getting to use the new scheme. If you do not fulfil certain criteria, they will not enrol you straight...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2006, 10:23
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,128
Posted By purr777

Do the crews really have any chance, though? I...

Do the crews really have any chance, though? I doubt it. Just another summer of discontent, but back to work as normal early Sept....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Mar 2006, 18:55
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,128
Posted By purr777

BA is doing well, BUT only if you do not include...

BA is doing well, BUT only if you do not include the out-of-control pension deficit! Swept under the carpet, it's a bed of roses. BA has realised that it has been paying its employees too much for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Mar 2006, 18:25
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,128
Posted By purr777

I don't think BA crews will have either the...

I don't think BA crews will have either the public or other departments on their side, if things get sticky. Every summer for the last few years the public have come to expect some sort of BA staff...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Mar 2006, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 1,365
Posted By purr777

On my trip JAL had a 777-300 to NRT and 744 to...

On my trip JAL had a 777-300 to NRT and 744 to SYD....Loved the 773 as its ultra modern like the 346.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Mar 2006, 07:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,365
Posted By purr777

JAL are excellent, but some connections mean you...

JAL are excellent, but some connections mean you get a night in Tokyo.....depends if you're in a hurry!

BA are average as it depends on the crew. You might not get a sip of water in 9 hours as...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Mar 2006, 10:58
Replies: 93
Views: 15,221
Posted By purr777

candoo - just for your info an airline doesn't...

candoo - just for your info an airline doesn't base its aircraft types solely on load factors! LHR is particularly complex and can sometimes simply be based on using whichever aircraft is available...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Mar 2006, 12:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,561
Posted By purr777

your flag carrier

One for crew and passengers alike: are you proud of your flag carrier?

I live in the UK and would have to say BA is our country representative - some will say it could be VS. Yes, BA is a pretty...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Mar 2006, 11:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,994
Posted By purr777

slow death of 747 at LHR

I have noticed how there are less 747s at LHR recently, in favour of the 777. This week's observations: JAL uses 777-300/200 on the NRT and only the 744 on the KIX now, Korean air now uses a 777-200...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Mar 2006, 12:21
Replies: 21
Views: 2,535
Posted By purr777

HKG is on the list, but I missed it off....

HKG is on the list, but I missed it off. Apologies.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Mar 2006, 14:36
Replies: 21
Views: 2,535
Posted By purr777

BA changes to longhaul economy

For those who are unaware (and interested) BA has decided to reintroduce the 2 hot meals in World Traveller following high levels of customer complaints regarding its second meal offering (or lack...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2006, 20:49
Replies: 358
Views: 111,420
Posted By purr777

The documentary puts cabin crews and pilots in a...

The documentary puts cabin crews and pilots in a poor light and as having a pretty pitiful job. Not good for the "image".
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2006, 11:56
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,128
Posted By purr777

It's time to sit this one out and wait to see...

It's time to sit this one out and wait to see what actually happens, especially as a strike will not prevent a certain degree of changes happening anyway! I see a lot of shortsightedness on this...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2006, 21:38
Replies: 33
Views: 6,757
Posted By purr777

BA's 767 summer expansion

For those that are interested the 767 is a big part of BA's summer longhaul schedules with YYZ, PHL, EWR, LOS being initially added to the aircraft's network. The 767 will be added to further routes...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Jan 2006, 10:06
Replies: 93
Views: 14,255
Posted By purr777

Re: Willie Walsh's CC plans

But all in all the current working practices do NOT reflect the changes in aviation over the last decade. The terms and conditions may be suited to how flying was, but working in the flying world...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Dec 2005, 18:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By purr777

BA b2b's are quite costly for the company, but do...

BA b2b's are quite costly for the company, but do make scheduling slightly easier. It would appear that talks are ongoing as to whether scrapping them would cause other problems, but initial data...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Dec 2005, 16:14
Replies: 18
Views: 2,239
Posted By purr777

BA Longhaul route suspensions

BA has announced that they are to withdraw from MEL with effect March 06 with further suspensions pending.
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Nov 2005, 11:09
Replies: 93
Views: 14,255
Posted By purr777

Inaccuracies? 1.Single fleet means doing both...

Inaccuracies?
1.Single fleet means doing both short and longhaul, not one single aircraft!
2.No, bidding does not exist YET on WW, but it's part of the single fleet plans and LGW crews WILL be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Nov 2005, 08:10
Replies: 93
Views: 14,255
Posted By purr777

Willie Walsh's CC plans

Latest inside info:

Mr Walsh is very keen to streamline cabin services at BA and bring cabin crew costs down to industry standards. The current plans start with LGW becoming one fleet 737/777...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Nov 2005, 18:49
Replies: 39
Views: 7,125
Posted By purr777

flyer55 - But the profits you highlight mask the...

flyer55 - But the profits you highlight mask the huge (actually, out of control and worryingly poor) pensions deficit. Announced profits minus the pension deficit = ? (as brilliant profits??)

So...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Nov 2005, 12:35
Replies: 39
Views: 7,125
Posted By purr777

BA "new"( New) Club World 2006

Well it would seem that BA are about to launch what they deem a revolutionary business class cabin. However, from the sketchy plans available it appears that the service is based around what other...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Oct 2005, 07:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,532
Posted By purr777

VARIG problems at LHR-multi return

Any info on the RG LHR-CPH-LHR-GRU on 23/10/05. Flight did 2 LHR returns, arrived back from CPH at 2am today, departed for GRU around 3am and has now returned to LHR.
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Oct 2005, 05:29
Replies: 58
Views: 5,424
Posted By purr777

Jetsream Rider - no one doubts BA's profits, but...

Jetsream Rider - no one doubts BA's profits, but you seem to have missed Mr Walsh's early speeches, interviews etc where he openly admits to wanting to cut the "slack" and some out dated work...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Oct 2005, 09:08
Replies: 58
Views: 5,424
Posted By purr777

Basically, it WILL go ahead.

Basically, it WILL go ahead.
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Oct 2005, 08:18
Replies: 58
Views: 5,424
Posted By purr777

Latest info from BASSA = BA to impose new system...

Latest info from BASSA = BA to impose new system on 15/10/05 regardless of crew "opinions". BASSA can only start balloting for IA from 16/10/05 at earliest.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2005, 20:55
Replies: 331
Views: 55,892
Posted By purr777

BBC reports BA not so innocent

It is being reported by the BBC that BA were not as innocent as some would have us believe in last week's strikes.
It would appear that GG had been forced to drastically cut costs in line with BA's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2005, 16:36
Replies: 331
Views: 55,892
Posted By purr777

BA staff fail to volunteer to help pax

BA so-called customer service staff (agents, pilots, crews etc) as well as managers are failing to respond to calls to help pax. Tasks include assisting pax with info and handing out food vouchers...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2005, 18:09
Replies: 331
Views: 55,892
Posted By purr777

Roobarb- I have to ask whether those dragging...

Roobarb- I have to ask whether those dragging their heels includes the archaic agreements to which flight and cabin crews work? No doubt, all crew will shout this idea down and refute such claims,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2005, 17:50
Replies: 331
Views: 55,892
Posted By purr777

eal401 - this is the 3rd consecutive year that BA...

eal401 - this is the 3rd consecutive year that BA has been severely disrupted. So, have the check in staff who walked out in 2003 been punished? No. In fact, most of the baggage and ramp agents from...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2005, 16:30
Replies: 331
Views: 55,892
Posted By purr777

People have mentioned "illegal" continually since...

People have mentioned "illegal" continually since Thurs, but these so called illicit acts are without direct repercussions, ever more so apparent as this is the 3rd summer of BA discontent. Has...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Aug 2005, 14:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,748
Posted By purr777

I agree that being negative about the unions on...

I agree that being negative about the unions on here is easy as one's identity is protected! How many people are actually going into the BASSA offices and withdrawing their names? How many are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Aug 2005, 22:55
Replies: 331
Views: 55,892
Posted By purr777

Announced - BA fleet grounded

Sky News update for those it affects :

BA fleet grounded until further notice. Earliest departures 6pm on 12/08/05, but to be confirmed.
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