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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Dec 2016, 00:59
Replies: 31
Views: 18,470
Posted By Big Picture

Yep fair call Bafanguy, The pilot group...

Yep fair call Bafanguy,

The pilot group accepted a massive pay cut to try and help the airline avoid going into chapter 11. Even so, after taking a massive pay cut I believe the airline...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Dec 2016, 02:57
Replies: 31
Views: 18,470
Posted By Big Picture

In addition didn't the Delta pilots take a...

In addition didn't the Delta pilots take a further 14% pay cut the year after the 32.5% pay cut? Imagine the HKAOA trying to sell that to the Hong Kong membership! 42.6% pay cut over 12 months. I...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Dec 2016, 02:47
Replies: 31
Views: 18,470
Posted By Big Picture

30% pay rise sounds good doesn't it? However...

30% pay rise sounds good doesn't it? However didn't Delta pilots voted in a 32.5% pay cut back a decade ago when the airline was in trouble? That vote saved the company from filing for bankruptcy...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Nov 2016, 09:07
Replies: 30
Views: 15,737
Posted By Big Picture

I see there a few self proclaimed legal experts...

I see there a few self proclaimed legal experts here that over looked the fact that the pilots not only lost the case, the company also got costs. Ouch. Who is paying those?

Would anyone like to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Nov 2016, 03:33
Replies: 430
Views: 262,496
Posted By Big Picture

DEFO's were at CX interviewing this week. I...

DEFO's were at CX interviewing this week.

I wonder if they will sign the contract and then 6 months later demand CC over that same contract?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Aug 2016, 02:06
Replies: 17
Views: 8,149
Posted By Big Picture

Cathay Fuel Hedging Policy

Now we all know why they fuel hedge. But to hedge at $82/ barrel when the spot price is $45/ barrel is surely an expensive "insurance" policy.

Surprising that none of the senior managers or AT...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Aug 2016, 12:51
Replies: 7
Views: 9,391
Posted By Big Picture

Accident: Emirates B773 at Dubai on Aug 3rd 2016,...

Accident: Emirates B773 at Dubai on Aug 3rd 2016, touched down during go-around without gear, aircraft on fire (http://avherald.com/h?article=49c12302)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Aug 2016, 12:50
Replies: 7
Views: 9,391
Posted By Big Picture

Emirates 777 crashes at Dubai

An Emirates 777 has crashed landing at Dubai airport. Looks like everybody got off ok. Aircraft destroyed.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2016, 11:50
Replies: 16
Views: 6,495
Posted By Big Picture

Swire Management Family Staff travel Benefits

I have just been told this. Surely this isn't true? Does anyone have any clarity on this?

quote:

"My father is a senior Swire manager, I am 26 (twenty six) years old and I get staff travel on...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2016, 07:11
Replies: 16
Views: 6,495
Posted By Big Picture

Of course you would normally be correct Curtain...

Of course you would normally be correct Curtain Rod however we are one step ahead of the next amendment which covers both CX and Dragon air. :ok:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2016, 03:58
Replies: 16
Views: 6,495
Posted By Big Picture

airplaneridesrfun, Why the dot dot dot on...

airplaneridesrfun,

Why the dot dot dot on the end of that sentence? Why not just complete it?

"in accordance with companies policy as may be amended time to time".

Legal speak for - up to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th May 2016, 04:52
Replies: 16
Views: 6,495
Posted By Big Picture

Far be it for me to point out the bleeding...

Far be it for me to point out the bleeding obvious, but under our contract, Cathay employees were entitled to zero profit share last year weren't we? The old formula, which I believe expired a few...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Apr 2016, 02:14
Replies: 198
Views: 133,397
Posted By Big Picture

A bluff? That is the question

Well after reading all the posts it has basically come down to the question of whether ATs letter is a bluff or not.

Many here believe it is. Some like myself don't believe so.

I hope I'm...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Apr 2016, 04:38
Replies: 198
Views: 133,397
Posted By Big Picture

Trafalgar, I think you might be in a minority...

Trafalgar, I think you might be in a minority with that point of view. Honestly if you are that unhappy move on, life's too short.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Apr 2016, 04:21
Replies: 198
Views: 133,397
Posted By Big Picture

Careful boys. Don't ever think you have Swire...

Careful boys. Don't ever think you have Swire over a barrel. Talk is cheap. They will have contingencies planned if the talks fail.

Move freighters to Air Hong Kong, with the 747 pilots going...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Feb 2016, 00:19
Replies: 211
Views: 63,471
Posted By Big Picture

Selective recollection?

TSIO540.


The old, "I have not recollection of that" defence.


Not only was that an initial negotiating position of the DPA I can even recall the individual in the DPA that put that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Feb 2016, 12:14
Replies: 211
Views: 63,471
Posted By Big Picture

DPA have no regard for Cx AOA members

I recall the "integration" talks of 08.


The DPA position was integrated seniority on basis of DOJ, however Dragon Air aircraft were to be "ring fenced" so only Dragon Air FO's could upgrade on...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Feb 2016, 12:43
Replies: 87
Views: 37,291
Posted By Big Picture

Cool I rest my case your honour

Shep69, ever heard of "he who protest to much"?

Cxorcist. I'll pass on the Arizona water front property option but it looks like you bought a few acres of rice paddy in Thailand!

Previous posts...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Feb 2016, 08:04
Replies: 87
Views: 37,291
Posted By Big Picture

Cxorcist, I have been trying in vain to lead...

Cxorcist,
I have been trying in vain to lead you by the hand on this. I am not from the US nor do I have a security clearance but I know all about the incident. If I know then you can bet your...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Feb 2016, 03:07
Replies: 87
Views: 37,291
Posted By Big Picture

Cxorcist your 3rd point is incorrect. If I was...

Cxorcist your 3rd point is incorrect. If I was CX's lawyers in court and could prove for example that the applicant wrote off a $40 Million dollar F/A-18 by breaking a flight order or by...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Feb 2016, 06:18
Replies: 87
Views: 37,291
Posted By Big Picture

I heard that he got bugger all in the settlement....

I heard that he got bugger all in the settlement. Might have covered his legal costs but that's about it. Reading through the court documents, if I was the applicants counsel I'm not sure I'd want to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Dec 2015, 05:16
Replies: 1
Views: 2,348
Posted By Big Picture

Why no mention of fuel price Anna?

Dear AT,


I note that mid year in one of the your "operational updates", you mentioned that the price of oil had risen to almost $70/ barrel, from $45/ barrel in January. You also made mention of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Nov 2015, 09:05
Replies: 70
Views: 28,229
Posted By Big Picture

annual leave

How many weeks annual leave does a KA pilot get? Just asking on the basis that we are now one group?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2012, 07:24
Replies: 28
Views: 6,678
Posted By Big Picture

Missile ID for beginners

Einstein,

The AIM 9 is a Sidewinder. The Sparrow is an AIM 7.

Back to the books mate!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Jul 2010, 13:47
Replies: 34
Views: 8,335
Posted By Big Picture

Freighter aircraft aren't equipped for...

Freighter aircraft aren't equipped for passengers. We don't carry cabin crew to aid in the event of an evacuation and as such ground staff really aren't appropriate. I feel appropriately qualified...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th May 2010, 09:01
Replies: 88
Views: 22,348
Posted By Big Picture

Yeh the armchair experts are full of it. ...

Yeh the armchair experts are full of it.

Option 1. do orbits, weaves, extra track miles etc to bleed off energy but get it wrong and you go in short. Result - Hull lose with who knows how many...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th May 2010, 13:03
Replies: 41
Views: 10,855
Posted By Big Picture

The constructive criticism of the companies "non...

The constructive criticism of the companies "non legal" contract is on the AOA forum. There is some good guidance there.

For the record, I have argued with many of you but funily enough all my...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th May 2010, 06:01
Replies: 28
Views: 15,738
Posted By Big Picture

Saturn, To be able to demonstrate any...

Saturn,

To be able to demonstrate any credibility in regard to your complaints about the AOA, remember one thing. A good criticism must be backed up with a plausable alternative. That doesn't...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th May 2010, 03:47
Replies: 41
Views: 10,855
Posted By Big Picture

Yes I must say there have been some good points...

Yes I must say there have been some good points raised on the AOA site in regard to the onshore issue.

When will the AOA lawyers have their findings listed on the AOA site? I understand that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Mar 2010, 23:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By Big Picture

Yeh I agree. On 5 of my last 6 freighter flights...

Yeh I agree. On 5 of my last 6 freighter flights I have had more than 110Tonnes on board. The only one less than this was westbound from anchorage with 70T which is a pretty good load in that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Mar 2010, 15:31
Replies: 1
Views: 976
Posted By Big Picture

So deep...., Are you suggesting that...

So deep....,

Are you suggesting that management is stiffing us??? surely not. One team one dream??????

I wonder if I can apply mark to market on my personal tax?????:=
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Jul 2009, 23:20
Replies: 41
Views: 4,971
Posted By Big Picture

Sorry that one fired off early! Just wanted to...

Sorry that one fired off early! Just wanted to sat that they probably wouldn't spend the cash if they didn't feel a requirement to do so.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Jul 2009, 23:18
Replies: 41
Views: 4,971
Posted By Big Picture

Air Profit irrespective of our views on the...

Air Profit irrespective of our views on the effectiveness of these scheme's, Carbon Emmission trading scheme's are going to be a part of future business. I am purely making the observation that the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Jul 2009, 11:05
Replies: 41
Views: 4,971
Posted By Big Picture

Not so dumb

Yep,

Carbon credits will be a part of future business and the current price of the above said credits are cheap compared to future projections, once global growth returns and companies want to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Jun 2009, 22:34
Replies: 38
Views: 7,225
Posted By Big Picture

Yes, like many of the new tax measures announced...

Yes, like many of the new tax measures announced by the Labour party in the last budget there is still no detail on the rules and compliance issues in regard to this policy and many more new measures...
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