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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Jun 2012, 10:07
Replies: 18
Views: 8,981
Posted By Composite Man

Have heard it is just the freighter bases in Aus,...

Have heard it is just the freighter bases in Aus, not pax.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2009, 01:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,357
Posted By Composite Man

As a rule you can't claim the cost of driving to...

As a rule you can't claim the cost of driving to work. If you were required to drive between two bases after having signed on then you might be able to claim the cost for that trip alone, but you may...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2009, 01:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,357
Posted By Composite Man

At least you have hair, mine got deducted many...

At least you have hair, mine got deducted many tax times ago :eek:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Jun 2009, 04:41
Replies: 20
Views: 6,376
Posted By Composite Man

Oil prices low...bad for hedging losses! Oil...

Oil prices low...bad for hedging losses!
Oil prices high....bad for profits!
US dollar high...bad for yields!
US dollar low....bad for something!

It doesn't matter what happens to the world...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2009, 04:45
Replies: 32
Views: 14,602
Posted By Composite Man

We all see your point GE but I think what you...

We all see your point GE but I think what you should be asking is who did this guys training.

If he is asking a question it could well be that the training he received in the first place was...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th May 2009, 01:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By Composite Man

Oil and a Missed Opportunity!

So for the last year the company has been firstly crying over the sky high oil prices and their effect on profitability, then they dived to unexpected lows and they were crying over fuel hedging...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st May 2009, 06:21
Replies: 27
Views: 4,167
Posted By Composite Man

I believe as part of the replacement of 14 ILS...

I believe as part of the replacement of 14 ILS facilities throughout Australia by Airservices over a period of 12 month to June 2008, Melbourne Runway 16 was upgraded to CAT 2/3B capability. To bring...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Apr 2009, 01:25
Replies: 90
Views: 16,888
Posted By Composite Man

Snapper_Head, I too share your concern about the...

Snapper_Head, I too share your concern about the retirement age issue and triggering of BPP if you stay on COS '99, however, Para 36 of COS '99 states that normal retirement age is 55.

It stands...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Apr 2009, 04:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By Composite Man

So why did we extend a few pax line captains onto...

So why did we extend a few pax line captains onto the freighter this month?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Apr 2009, 08:08
Replies: 19
Views: 4,768
Posted By Composite Man

One has to wonder how bad things really are when...

One has to wonder how bad things really are when they are still handing out extentions on the freighter to pax line captains right to this very day.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Apr 2009, 04:56
Replies: 12
Views: 8,358
Posted By Composite Man

The rules may be different with the authorities...

The rules may be different with the authorities from various countries but many allow the transfer of ratings from a HK licence to the respective country's licence.

I was able to transfer my...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Mar 2009, 00:37
Replies: 3
Views: 2,159
Posted By Composite Man

It would be nice if they actually considered...

It would be nice if they actually considered negotiating this forthcoming change in good faith rather than imposing some poorly thought out policy and ending up back in court.

When will they...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Feb 2009, 22:10
Replies: 49
Views: 7,588
Posted By Composite Man

It has nothing to do with retirement age, number...

It has nothing to do with retirement age, number of marriages or otherwise. The simple fact is we have a COS, changes have to be negotiated and voted upon.

If it gets voted upon in the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jan 2009, 05:48
Replies: 31
Views: 12,299
Posted By Composite Man

I guess the "We provide superior financial...

I guess the "We provide superior financial returns" mission may take a while to acheive with the possible cash losses from hedging and future cargo fines pending.

Interestingly enough there was...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Jan 2009, 10:42
Replies: 44
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Views: 9,962
Posted By Composite Man

I would have thought that CX would revisit the...

I would have thought that CX would revisit the voluntary unpaid leave option again to see if there were any more potential takers before announcing mandatory unpaid leave.

I fully appreciate that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Nov 2008, 23:37
Replies: 36
Views: 8,527
Posted By Composite Man

While I am suprised that we have been given...

While I am suprised that we have been given anything, what makes this such a slap-in-the-face is the nearly HK$3.3 billion dollars that has been lost this year due to poor fuel hedging and cargo...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Nov 2008, 14:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,069
Posted By Composite Man

How fortunate for CX. Due to international...

How fortunate for CX. Due to international accounting standards they get to realise a $2.8 billion loss on the end of year profit and loss statement due to the fact that they partially hedged fuel...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Nov 2008, 11:43
Replies: 52
Views: 12,024
Posted By Composite Man

I think we can safely assume that 13th month will...

I think we can safely assume that 13th month will be non-existant or reduced to pocket change. What will be interesting will be the dividend paid to shareholders. The usual rhetoric of "we all have...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Nov 2008, 03:54
Replies: 64
Views: 15,746
Posted By Composite Man

A true gentleman and a passionate aviator. Get...

A true gentleman and a passionate aviator. Get well soon Steve.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Oct 2008, 10:13
Replies: 52
Views: 12,024
Posted By Composite Man

Unfortunately the current fuel price has very...

Unfortunately the current fuel price has very little to do with what CX are paying for fuel at present. This is particularly so given the fact that it appears they may have hedged too much at the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Oct 2008, 06:16
Replies: 371
Views: 114,342
Posted By Composite Man

Qantas A330 Emergency Landing in Learmonth

Apparently a Qantas A330 flying from Singapore has made an emergency landing in Learmonth due to problems controlling the aircraft. Several injuries were reported. Nothing further as yet.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Aug 2008, 23:24
Replies: 29
Views: 8,055
Posted By Composite Man

Neil is one of the most positive, optimistic and...

Neil is one of the most positive, optimistic and happy people I have had the pleasure of knowing throughout the years, a real gentleman.

My condolences to his wife, children, family and friends....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jul 2008, 04:11
Replies: 202
Views: 29,055
Posted By Composite Man

Good luck to all those QF staff who will be...

Good luck to all those QF staff who will be affected.

What makes this whole state of affairs even sadder is that an overseas recruiting company is advertising for crew with right of abode in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jul 2008, 04:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By Composite Man

CX charges filed in NZ

It's only a possible $NZ30,000 fine but it all comes off the bottom line. It's about time someone was held accountable.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2008, 10:16
Replies: 30
Views: 4,327
Posted By Composite Man

D.Lamination - MEL airport is now the second...

D.Lamination - MEL airport is now the second international airport in Australia with a 60M runway but I agree with you about lack of infrastructure development at Australian airports in general.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Apr 2008, 23:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By Composite Man

Looking forward to a month off!

Just wondering how many are pushing 900 hours for their twelve month block.

I was only prompted to check my own hours after receiving my lightest roster in three years, including previous months...
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