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21st May 2005, 23:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,603
Posted By John Barnes

I don't know. What happens???

I don't know. What happens???
19th May 2005, 02:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,603
Posted By John Barnes

Chambudzi, you hit it right on the head with your...

Chambudzi, you hit it right on the head with your very well written reply to our puppy with his nest dirtying tricks. If this person has these serious complaints about the quality (or lack of it) of...
16th May 2005, 07:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,603
Posted By John Barnes

Sq.77. I still don't know what it says about your...

Sq.77. I still don't know what it says about your qualifications other than that you are like one of these little puppies that like to **** in their own nest. Stop barking Sit!! and enjoy your...
30th Mar 2005, 00:23
Replies: 65
Views: 15,072
Posted By John Barnes

I see your point and realise that SQ is...

I see your point and realise that SQ is defenitely not the best job, but again these more senior guys ,and only on the 345, can not complain and have it made as long as that fleet will excist.
29th Mar 2005, 06:23
Replies: 65
Views: 15,072
Posted By John Barnes

Now if it is so bad how can you explain that I...

Now if it is so bad how can you explain that I have several friends, with more than 12 years of employement with SQ, that only work eleven days a month ( Yes 11 days) on the 345 and make in excess of...
22nd Nov 2004, 23:44
Replies: 12
Views: 2,568
Posted By John Barnes

For all you guys out there who came from an...

For all you guys out there who came from an environment where you were able to bid for flights, swap flights and have some sort of control over your personal life you have to wake up to the reality...
17th Nov 2004, 03:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,568
Posted By John Barnes

You will find yourself flying with a local SIA...

You will find yourself flying with a local SIA F/O who will be paid higher than you as a cargo commander, and will fly First class when he is positioned to a point in the network, while you will sit...
21st Sep 2004, 03:59
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

Thanks for the compliment 422. Always a pleasure...

Thanks for the compliment 422. Always a pleasure to read these enlightened views of profs like yourself!!
5th May 2004, 06:02
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

That is exactly what I trying to do Rockhound,...

That is exactly what I trying to do Rockhound, the problem is that at least a hundred other guys realised the goods of this fleet before I did. I am also too old for a conversion!!
5th May 2004, 00:42
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

If that were the case what about the guys I...

If that were the case what about the guys I personally know on the 345 that do two trips a month and have some 10 to 12 days off in between!!!. I thought it was too good to be true, but believe me it...
11th Apr 2004, 01:27
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

As always has been and always will be, we pilots...

As always has been and always will be, we pilots are our own worst enemies. The company wants the old timers to leave, so they can replace them with the hungry guys from SAS, for a salary that is...
30th Mar 2004, 23:22
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

NOw how about the history of the good old USA. If...

NOw how about the history of the good old USA. If I remember well, correct me if I am wrong, they had a little "slave history" as well. Beats me what all this has to do with the problems in SQ!!!
28th Mar 2004, 22:19
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

All SIA Unions (only union in name since in...

All SIA Unions (only union in name since in reality they are nothing else but a bunch of frightened employees) are ordered to the office of LKY on April 5th. No agenda set.
24th Feb 2004, 20:31
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

You get what you ask for. The picture in the...

You get what you ask for. The picture in the Straight Times , a 4 striper with his cap under his arm says it all, together with the end of the letter written by the union to the Senior Minister LKY,...
26th Jan 2004, 07:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,974
Posted By John Barnes

Get your numbers right Mike!!! Singapore had 11...

Get your numbers right Mike!!! Singapore had 11 (eleven) death penalties in 2003. What this has to do with PPRUNE is a mist for me ,but at least these are the official amnesty figures!!!So can we...
12th Jan 2004, 07:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By John Barnes

There is one emotion and one emotion only we in...

There is one emotion and one emotion only we in the west will never understand and that is LOOSING FACE. It is stronger that any other emotion and over rules clear thinking . Where we somtimes...
10th Jan 2004, 08:56
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

It isn't a trickle anymore!!!! Every month a...

It isn't a trickle anymore!!!! Every month a solid 8 to 10 senior pilots will be leaving to the different airlines that are hiring now. At least 100 to 150 have been interviewd, accepted, and are...
8th Jan 2004, 07:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,806
Posted By John Barnes

I think it is all much simpler than we first...

I think it is all much simpler than we first thought. The fact that the SIA pilots saga hits the local papers every day and most of the days as front page news is just the proof that the "leaders"...
19th Dec 2003, 05:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,539
Posted By John Barnes

Watch this place around the end of January and...

Watch this place around the end of January and get your Bette Midler " wind under my wings" record out!!!!!
4th Dec 2003, 07:48
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

Great Way to fly, although I agree that fear is...

Great Way to fly, although I agree that fear is well spread inside the working community here in Singapore, it is very often the fear of unconfirmed stories, that slowely become an unconfirmed fact....
27th Nov 2003, 15:28
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

I wonder if some of the SQ union members slowely...

I wonder if some of the SQ union members slowely are waking up and start to realise that i.s.o.this big deal about the upcoming CA negotiations , they are supporting a big , ex management guy's ,...
26th Nov 2003, 07:45
Replies: 289
Views: 237,365
Posted By John Barnes

The good laugh is that the complete ALPAS body of...

The good laugh is that the complete ALPAS body of pilots is dragged into a very personal power struggle between some ex management pilots and the present management. The big laugh is that these ex...
23rd Oct 2003, 09:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,099
Posted By John Barnes

Well said and written. happy to see that there...

Well said and written. happy to see that there are still a few pilots out there with a vision slighter longer than the paycheck. Good luck guys!!!
22nd Oct 2003, 12:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,099
Posted By John Barnes

Poor Slasher, you still don't get it. A company...

Poor Slasher, you still don't get it. A company offers a salary and we can take it or leave it. There are still rated pilots that take the offer. It is called market value. It's like you looking for...
21st Sep 2003, 11:25
Replies: 165
Views: 31,811
Posted By John Barnes

One of the easiest solutions is to finish your...

One of the easiest solutions is to finish your trip with the smoker and on return to home, or better even on your layover, report sick. Make it very clear to the medical authorties that your sickness...
16th Sep 2003, 15:27
Replies: 246
Views: 58,661
Posted By John Barnes

Worried about the Islamic State??. I was in...

Worried about the Islamic State??. I was in Manchester a few weeks ago and took a wrong turn going into town. Ended up in an Islamic, Indian State and was not very well received. I take Dubai any...
16th Sep 2003, 15:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,709
Posted By John Barnes

I hope you are right Twitchy, because it would...

I hope you are right Twitchy, because it would sent a clear signal that there is life outside Singapore. But as I said before I have heard these "leaving" stories now for more than 15 years and I...
10th Sep 2003, 10:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By John Barnes

I hear you 777 and you have a very valid point ,...

I hear you 777 and you have a very valid point , but isn't it time that at we as pilots get something for free. For too long the employers could make insane demands like, pay for your own ticket, pay...
9th Sep 2003, 13:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By John Barnes

It is one of the best all over check-ups you can...

It is one of the best all over check-ups you can get. The equivelant check-up in the States or Europe would cost you a fortune and takes forever. Some of my friends did the whole thing with...
27th Aug 2003, 13:10
Replies: 22
Views: 4,642
Posted By John Barnes

The avarage senior SIA local captain, who played...

The avarage senior SIA local captain, who played his cards right during his carreer, has at least two to three freehold propperties in Singapore. ( 3 X a few million=enough millions to sit back and...
11th Aug 2003, 08:34
Replies: 85
Views: 13,805
Posted By John Barnes

The biggest threat to security is the security...

The biggest threat to security is the security staff itself. With about three braincells in total that have to be shared with immigration as well you understand why we have to take off our shoes!!...
28th Jun 2003, 10:14
Replies: 48
Views: 14,024
Posted By John Barnes

Again very good article from Rockhound, who must...

Again very good article from Rockhound, who must be the best informed passenger SIA ever had onboard. But check the map Rockhound and see if Liege is still in Belgium!!!
27th Jun 2003, 08:14
Replies: 48
Views: 14,024
Posted By John Barnes

The Today news paper printed the article word for...

The Today news paper printed the article word for word and I hope that it will be noticed by the public.Thanks for this excellent posting!!!!
24th Jun 2003, 15:11
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By John Barnes

SIA writing on the wall

The writing is not only on the wall, it is in the Singapore Bussiness Times. 1000 Cabin Crew and 100 Pilots could get their marching orders in the next few weeks.
24th Jun 2003, 08:43
Replies: 74
Views: 14,609
Posted By John Barnes

Non origanal quote

The pilots in SIA are working like camels and live like horses. Some of the luckier ones in lets say Cathay work like horses and live like human beings, but only the choosen few in some of the bigger...
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