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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2020, 02:01
Replies: 815
Views: 481,794
Posted By skyshow

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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2010, 10:34
Replies: 61
Views: 39,372
Posted By skyshow

Altara provides casuals to both Jetstar and Tiger...

Altara provides casuals to both Jetstar and Tiger Airways with recruits having no say who they're contracted to. My understanding.

Perhaps the training is the same, but the mentality of an 18...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th May 2009, 11:49
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Awesome result!!! :D Not that it influences...

Awesome result!!! :D

Not that it influences the outcome, but I wonder what makes 15% of crew not vote in the first place?

Anyway I am curious to see what's next - more meetings or a new...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th May 2009, 10:12
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

We do take our conditions seriously. We are proud...

We do take our conditions seriously. We are proud to have (currently) the same work hour rules as Qantas short haul crew, and more take home pay then QCCA for example and other airlines/work...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th May 2009, 05:11
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

I agree. The reason they won't do this is because...

I agree. The reason they won't do this is because any backpay on salary increases will be compounded from now until forever, whereas a lump sum will be a once off. Therefore no compounding salary...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th May 2009, 01:13
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

CBR_1 I think there's a misunderstanding... ...

CBR_1

I think there's a misunderstanding...

I do not agree with the change in pay scales. I just think it’ll be one of two things that definitely will not currently change – that and the 28 day...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th May 2009, 10:21
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

I certainly understand what you're saying. Do I...

I certainly understand what you're saying. Do I agree with it? No. But it is a reality that they will not negotiate on currently - just like the 28 day rosters.

And no, I disagree - it will NOT...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th May 2009, 00:28
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

airtags What do you mean that V is sending...

airtags

What do you mean that V is sending crew to DJ ops? V will be taking 50 crew from VB in transfers from domestic to international this year (V actully need over 100). External recruitment...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th May 2009, 11:23
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

lizzydizzy, Only on crew rest honey. And...

lizzydizzy,
Only on crew rest honey. And perhaps it is you who should stop reading Cleo as its aisle, not asile. That is all. :)


V Australia will be making money sooner than expected down the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Apr 2009, 03:31
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Got the email today about the further changes...

Got the email today about the further changes just announced. Good to see they had listened to us, as two of my major concerns in my surveys have been resolved for the better. The other concerns...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Apr 2009, 06:59
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

I agree. The maximum hours in a 28 day...

I agree.

The maximum hours in a 28 day roster should be lowered at least to 130 per roster. 140 (if they ever roster us that high) is too much!

In addition overtime should kick in earlier,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2009, 23:45
Replies: 824
Views: 160,676
Posted By skyshow

This is a very basic view on things, but I read...

This is a very basic view on things, but I read in last week's Financial Review Virgin Blue is expecting to break even next year minus a V Australia loss. The V Australia loss should be small,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2009, 12:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,801
Posted By skyshow

Should be a profitable route, especially...

Should be a profitable route, especially currently being a one airline, uncompetitive direct service.

I'm sure it'll be a positive move by Virgin Blue. The cheaper fares (now there's competition...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Mar 2009, 00:58
Replies: 824
Views: 160,676
Posted By skyshow

Anybody read the small atricle on Virgin Blue in...

Anybody read the small atricle on Virgin Blue in the Financial Times yesterday?

It said that Virgin Blue expect to break even next year (but this excludes V Australia costs only).

So does...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2009, 00:06
Replies: 24
Views: 5,900
Posted By skyshow

Some of Virgin Blue's B737s (with Live2air,...

Some of Virgin Blue's B737s (with Live2air, Premium Economy etc... unlike Pacific Blue's product) are painted in Pacific Blue colours for advertising within Australia. Perhaps they're doing this as...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Feb 2009, 21:27
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Well said. I knew as soon as I heard it at the...

Well said. I knew as soon as I heard it at the roadshow that what you said is true. I actually think it will be, if you do get the chance to work over 140 hours in 28 days, that it is unrealistic to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Feb 2009, 05:28
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Just spoke to two mates from Virgin Blue, and...

Just spoke to two mates from Virgin Blue, and they, like myself, seem to think the base is around the $46000 mark? The EBA that states our base is $36000 is the 2002 EBA. For example. the salary in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Jan 2009, 08:51
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Some really good pick-ups there everyone... The...

Some really good pick-ups there everyone...
The compromise was an idea as it was clear the company wanted to save heaps of money, with $5 million ordered to be saved from the Cabin Crew Department...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Jan 2009, 05:39
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Thank you ozangel but already onto that one! Yes...

Thank you ozangel but already onto that one! Yes we realise its an annualised lump sum with our salary, and at the roadshow I brought this up. Their answer was "Because when Virgin Blue first started...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Jan 2009, 11:55
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Yes PER returns from the east coast are not yet...

Yes PER returns from the east coast are not yet possible (unless a paxing sector is involved). Only ADL-PER-ADL. Yes PER base is a certainty, they're probably just concentrating on the SYD base...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2009, 09:11
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Thanks airtags... I totally forgot about the...

Thanks airtags... I totally forgot about the liferaft situation and the flying limitations it involves, so perhaps that is a major reason too... good pickup.

As for us saving money for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2009, 00:25
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Someone specifically asked at the roadshow due to...

Someone specifically asked at the roadshow due to an increase of 10.15hrs max a day from 9.45hrs, will layovers drop? Answer was layovers will drop to 0.3% per month (3 per year per crew member was...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jan 2009, 07:23
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Yes red hat, I know about DTA (I've flown before...

Yes red hat, I know about DTA (I've flown before with this). Thank you for your in-sight. Proposed DTA $3-$3.30. Current agreement: Flat rate of $98 for every night away when you do not return before...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jan 2009, 23:49
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Why are they still proposing 140 hours in 28...

Why are they still proposing 140 hours in 28 days? It should be brought down to 130, with overtime from 130 hours AT LEAST in my opinion. That's meeting them half way. 28 day rosters are coming...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Jan 2009, 23:48
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

Pity it currently pays like one - unlike its...

Pity it currently pays like one - unlike its competitor's current contracts and conditions. :ok:

Anyway, with the company now involving the union, they now understand the EBA presented will be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jan 2009, 11:54
Replies: 308
Views: 53,932
Posted By skyshow

What about Qantas? QAL Short Haul QAL...

What about Qantas?


QAL Short Haul
QAL Long Haul
Qantas Domestic Pty. Ltd.
M.A.M.
Q.C.C.A. Pty. Ltd.
Bangkok Base
London Base
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Dec 2008, 21:08
Replies: 48
Views: 8,679
Posted By skyshow

As you know this is obviously because of the...

As you know this is obviously because of the cheaper wages and the more work they do and also its not really an appealing job because its more tiring (more hours worked) and there's no financial...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Dec 2008, 10:16
Replies: 48
Views: 8,679
Posted By skyshow

Sistema, totally agree. One could get a full time...

Sistema, totally agree. One could get a full time position at Virgin Blue for example, on more pay (already more than QCCA let alone what QD will be)and for same hours (currently same duty...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2008, 22:21
Replies: 161
Views: 22,572
Posted By skyshow

Think about it...

Although ZPJ can be a spare, it does fly too. It is more cost effective for Virgin Blue to have an operational spare now in every major port (due to reducing capacity), then have over capacity in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2008, 23:05
Replies: 46
Views: 5,616
Posted By skyshow

charity foundation

Wasn't the charity foundation Dixon was going to put his money into/start up with, run or going to be run by a close relative of his? Meaning the money wasn't going to be too far away from the family...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2008, 22:16
Replies: 17
Views: 1,957
Posted By skyshow

fuel surcharge

Regarding the fuel surchages, just remember that Australian airlines are paying for it in US dollars (which has dropped) and in addition, aviation fuel is more expensive than other fuel.
Airlines...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2006, 15:30
Replies: 27
Views: 3,506
Posted By skyshow

Hmmm I've never been jealous in all my life! ;)...

Hmmm
I've never been jealous in all my life! ;)

Check PM gunnadothat.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2006, 03:47
Replies: 27
Views: 3,506
Posted By skyshow

Gunnadothat… Its just an hour of flight to...

Gunnadothat…

Its just an hour of flight to work… rock up, get on, fly, get off, go to work. With their own check-in desks it should be easy (less wait). Some people drive longer to work!
I’d...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2006, 06:24
Replies: 27
Views: 3,506
Posted By skyshow

You were wondering why NJS didn't get the gig? ...

You were wondering why NJS didn't get the gig?
I hear its beacause LER and WME company wants their own, designated check in desks as well as a lounge to eat and wait before their flights. The miners...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2006, 13:32
Replies: 98
Views: 14,314
Posted By skyshow

'Virgin Fuel'?!?

Came across this story recently... Its from 17/11/2005 but has some interesting points...

INTERVIEW - Branson's Virgin to Go Green for Jet Fuel

DUBAI - Tired of skyrocketing jet fuel prices,...
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