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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Nov 2008, 04:00
Replies: 182
Views: 20,094
Posted By radiation junkie

747 300

Don't forget the 300's are going going gone in the next couple of weeks, so there will be a re-alignment of the destinations and LH crew required. Perth day trips will be given back to SH.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2008, 12:12
Replies: 1,475
Views: 136,708
Posted By radiation junkie

They are processing that many new QCCA crew in...

They are processing that many new QCCA crew in the next months, I have heard they are initially selected on a TNT basis. Teeth No Tats. Can't wait for them to explode on to the Qantas LH scene !
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Jan 2008, 21:47
Replies: 64
Views: 28,481
Posted By radiation junkie

A Hairy Story

Finished clearing up after late supper service on night sector. Lights out, moving one last cart back to galley after exchange.
As I am stowing the cart, I find a toupee stuck to the cart door. ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2008, 10:51
Replies: 1,475
Views: 136,708
Posted By radiation junkie

As one of the Mohican's with 28 years of loyal...

As one of the Mohican's with 28 years of loyal service to Q LH, it is still exciting to see new people joining our ranks. Yes, I do remember what it was like at my initial interviews, my first day at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2007, 21:53
Replies: 832
Views: 74,465
Posted By radiation junkie

It's all about me !

We have not been "painted into a corner". The FAAA has handed us a life line that gives us a few more years before the hordes of cheap "B" scale crew overrun the fort and scalp us all ! Regardless of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2007, 23:15
Replies: 832
Views: 74,465
Posted By radiation junkie

PS:

This EBA is the only way Qantas can crew the new A380 with a dedicated cheaper crew plus getting them to work on the older existing aircraft. With only 1 delivered next year and the rest over the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2007, 23:06
Replies: 832
Views: 74,465
Posted By radiation junkie

The FAAA made the right decision with this EBA....

The FAAA made the right decision with this EBA. There is no catch or hidden agenda here. For Qantas, it's a long term cost saving strategy to ensure lower pay for future generations of LH FA's. It...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2007, 01:51
Replies: 43
Views: 5,891
Posted By radiation junkie

Yes it's FOG and it's also "Hello" as his new...

Yes it's FOG and it's also "Hello" as his new "endeavour" will supply cheap contract labour to Qantas and sort out that pesky FAAA and it's overpriced crew . The only "bounty" here is a bounty of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2007, 01:43
Replies: 35
Views: 4,315
Posted By radiation junkie

It's sustainable because Mainline Qantas keeps...

It's sustainable because Mainline Qantas keeps the funds flowing.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2007, 01:12
Replies: 35
Views: 4,315
Posted By radiation junkie

Who Pays for the 5c fares ?

Who pays for this marketing stunt ? Well of course Mainline Qantas pays. All part of the J* creative accounting, smoke and mirrors finance style survival initiative. Oh and let's not forget the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Nov 2007, 12:12
Replies: 41
Views: 7,319
Posted By radiation junkie

Life Style !!

Yes, I joined for a couple years to have a bit of fun and then return to the "real world" !

After 28 years, I'm still here .... It's really just an interim thing!!

Daughter asked me: "When...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Nov 2007, 21:08
Replies: 832
Views: 74,465
Posted By radiation junkie

Bazzamundi, What The.......

Yes as CC I have also "left the building" before all the stragglers shuffle off, with a CSM OK.

Agree with all your comments, but

.....Like only being able to get a drink at up to 4 hours...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2007, 09:44
Replies: 832
Views: 74,465
Posted By radiation junkie

Yep, the EBA8 negotiations will certainly be full...

Yep, the EBA8 negotiations will certainly be full of humor, a real "Stand-Up" show.
Let's hope we are all still laughing when it's done !
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2007, 14:16
Replies: 832
Views: 74,465
Posted By radiation junkie

GOD'S and the EBA

Yes, they were good fun, but as many of us, I was young and single, every trip was a party! We all enjoyed 2 x 5 day slips in Athens and fun on the greek islands... Now, after 28 years and 51 years...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2007, 06:52
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Calm Down Children !

Again we find ourselves in mindless tit for tat sniping !
Everyone has a viewpoint and we should be able to comment with a viable answer or debatable alternative without character deriding...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2007, 23:47
Replies: 832
Views: 74,465
Posted By radiation junkie

yes mrpaxing

All your points are very valid and I agree whole heartedly ! BUT, in many ways the bid system is at the heart of the next EBA. If I loose ALL my bidding seniority status, then it's "Goodnight...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2007, 00:34
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Angry Again, the thread is dragged down by petty...

Again, the thread is dragged down by petty squabbles. I think we should welcome all posts and accept this is an open forum for C crew; EX crew; Tech crew; I think I am crew; I want you to believe I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2007, 00:11
Replies: 104
Views: 13,469
Posted By radiation junkie

Why smile ?

WOW, had a busy weekend and what a bun fight I have missed. LL in damage control. D4 ... "only the facts, Mam" . Twiggs, spinning on the spot as usual !
After 30 years and a knock back victim from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Aug 2007, 01:25
Replies: 104
Views: 13,469
Posted By radiation junkie

LH Seniority ??

"let down by the poor attitude of some of its cabin staff" . What a crock of 5hit.


Let us get back to the topic at hand and not keep stroking the warped ego and misguided quotes of willie B.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2007, 00:35
Replies: 104
Views: 13,469
Posted By radiation junkie

Yes, they have got it wrong, it was not done on...

Yes, they have got it wrong, it was not done on an even playing field.
It is a simple as that.

Getting back to the theme of this thread. The whole debate over the upcoming EBA and seniority can...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Aug 2007, 23:31
Replies: 55
Views: 6,716
Posted By radiation junkie

J* ....... Fantastic !

Yes, Jetsars is wonderful. A fantastic disease, all part of the strategy plan created by GD to destroy Q mainline, it's expensive spoilt crew, both cabin and tech, those pesky overpaid lame's that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2007, 12:38
Replies: 39
Views: 6,734
Posted By radiation junkie

Unhappy But there's more...

Just found out, apart from GD and wifey#xx , "Man Friday" Gregg was also part of the troupe. They were supposed to go out on QF 12. Due to engine trouble, flight cancelled ! All pax were re-booked...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2007, 02:15
Replies: 39
Views: 6,734
Posted By radiation junkie

QF LH Amenity Kit Fiasco !

Geoff was on board LAX-SYD last week. He was apparently very polite and friendly. After being handed an amenity pack, he turns to FA and says "where is the rest of it". PC FA explains we are to hand...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2007, 12:33
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Unhappy Thread drifts are such fun !! Now, back to...

Thread drifts are such fun !!
Now, back to topic..
Credibility, what credibility... the only Australian Experience the incompetent management weasels know is when they destroy aviation jobs in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2007, 01:27
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Yep, you have hit the nail on the head,...

Yep, you have hit the nail on the head, Domestic's don't want to do LH trips. It's not about who wants to do what. While I don't defend the LH FAAA, it is not LH that let this happen, it is whoever...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jul 2007, 13:14
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

This should be good...

Yes, it's all good.
Interestingly I was called out on a 767 AKL return this week. Wonder what happened to the Domestic Crew that was supposed to operate these flights?
Being LH Bfirst Crew, it...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2007, 14:29
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Grrr What! And make VB crew as disengaged as Qantas...

What! And make VB crew as disengaged as Qantas crew. Would not wish that on anyone !!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2007, 14:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,583
Posted By radiation junkie

Cool I've had mates write in lots of complimetary...

I've had mates write in lots of complimetary letters for me and I have not recieved any feedback from my Visitor yet, let alone a bonus from Geoff. Sucks..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2007, 12:03
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Brownie Points

....To add to the interesting mix: 2 LHR returnees have also been promoted to the CSM role. .....
Anything's possible if you have clocked up enough brownnose points, especially on the LHR basing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2007, 23:34
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

incompetents...

Quote from twiggs.....In fact when BFirst was introduced, one comment made by someone in management was that when promoting for BFirst, they were not going to "lower the bar" like they had to when...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2007, 23:13
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Take it easy Lowerlobe, we don't want scare...

Take it easy Lowerlobe, we don't want scare twiggs off, do we ? These office dwellers are easily spooked. Even if twiggs is CC, there are plenty of CC that spend every spare moment of their lives...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2007, 00:05
Replies: 367
Views: 34,278
Posted By radiation junkie

Well TWIGGS, are you going to give us your...

Well TWIGGS, are you going to give us your thought's or an excuse not to ?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2007, 04:50
Replies: 24
Views: 5,289
Posted By radiation junkie

Qantas to outsource mainline operations to Jetstar

The next "Roadshow" should be a good one. Can't wait for the "Doom and Gloom" scenario's . Back to the "same old" again. Do I sound disengaged ??!!
From today's SMH:
In a sign Qantas will continue...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2007, 14:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,874
Posted By radiation junkie

Loyalty ?

My "Team Manager" always rings me when I am sick. And yes, it is a subtle form of harrassment and intimidation. But our "Visitors" are given a brief and a set of guidelines to follow. I am always...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2007, 04:52
Replies: 61
Views: 7,731
Posted By radiation junkie

Shockwave...What the...

I am way past 35 and my experience keeps me alive on a daily basis, thankfully in my job, my employer agrees.....

You are obviously some overpaid expat in UAE and have nothing to do with airlines...
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