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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Apr 2015, 14:37
Replies: 50
Views: 15,312
Posted By jacjetlag

Blame the $89 fare as the root cause. Only...

Blame the $89 fare as the root cause.

Only so much service can be provided when thousands of pax are paying bottom dollar.

Should it all have been handled better? Of course. After 35 years in...
Forum: Middle East
6th Mar 2014, 13:57
Replies: 39
Views: 14,982
Posted By jacjetlag

"BUT, Block hours are defined as chocks off to...

"BUT, Block hours are defined as chocks off to chocks on, so I can't see any way around them having to change- but I'm sure they'll try for later rater than sooner!"

+++++++++++++++++++++++

...
Forum: Questions
6th Mar 2014, 08:29
Replies: 0
Views: 1,065
Posted By jacjetlag

Is anyone here actually flying the 787 ?

Ours will show up in Nov/'14. I can bid the equipment and most likely, get it.

What's your experience with the school and the machine itself?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Jan 2009, 02:38
Replies: 252
Views: 68,983
Posted By jacjetlag

It's the free market and they ARE businessmen. ...

It's the free market and they ARE businessmen.

Great when it is working for you , and now? Not so much. A live by the sword , die by the sword thing.

I wish you all the best and good luck....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Aug 2008, 18:53
Replies: 50
Views: 13,122
Posted By jacjetlag

"Management personnel are also employees, aren't...

"Management personnel are also employees, aren't they? Or is it different in the P.R.C.?"

To answer your question, technically, yes. At the upper levels, they are also thieves.

At my company...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Aug 2008, 16:17
Replies: 50
Views: 13,122
Posted By jacjetlag

S.Adams... Since when did employees start...

S.Adams...

Since when did employees start writing the checks? Isn't that a management function?:=
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Aug 2008, 15:55
Replies: 50
Views: 13,122
Posted By jacjetlag

"Taxi2...... The first round is always on the...

"Taxi2......
The first round is always on the Captain , a custom that dates back to the Phoenician triremes."


PS...it was a necessity, there was no other way to get 200 Greeks rowing the same...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Aug 2008, 02:44
Replies: 50
Views: 13,122
Posted By jacjetlag

Taxi2...... The first round is always on the...

Taxi2......
The first round is always on the Captain , a custom that dates back to the Phoenician triremes. I hope it carries on to Ryanair and Easy.:O
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Aug 2008, 04:30
Replies: 50
Views: 13,122
Posted By jacjetlag

Greetings you filthy animals..... I am...

Greetings you filthy animals.....

I am ecstatic at AA. As long as I am able to ignore our weasel-faced VP of Flt. and get served my ration of crew food, its gets better every day. The paycheck...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2008, 02:35
Replies: 36
Views: 5,271
Posted By jacjetlag

"He's an american - irony doesn't figure - and...

"He's an american - irony doesn't figure - and believe me 35+ years of flying the pond has only confirmed this - a bit like the french - nice in small numbers but not as a crowd...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2008, 21:28
Replies: 36
Views: 5,271
Posted By jacjetlag

Alrighty then....We need a world wide seniority...

Alrighty then....We need a world wide seniority list so we can base trade!

C'mon guys, why do you turn your noses up at people who have just been furloughed? Alaska Airlines is not a LCC, they...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2008, 05:21
Replies: 166
Views: 29,565
Posted By jacjetlag

411a.... You left this part out, "If you...

411a....
You left this part out,

"If you aren't willing to fight the fight, perhaps you are free-loading on the backs of those who will."

So, you are mad at ex-pat BA guys for your...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2008, 16:45
Replies: 166
Views: 29,565
Posted By jacjetlag

Painting with the broad brush again, 411a. ...

Painting with the broad brush again, 411a.

BA pilots over the years have fought the fight to even have respectable wages in this business. You benefit from it and "don't complain". If you aren't...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2008, 15:42
Replies: 166
Views: 29,565
Posted By jacjetlag

"Gilded lifestyle....." Sounds like somebody...

"Gilded lifestyle....."
Sounds like somebody tried to get hired at BA and didn't make the cut.


How is it that any pilot in this industry ever made a decent wage, supported their family and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2008, 04:06
Replies: 71
Views: 8,249
Posted By jacjetlag

Kota.... The BA pilots are in court so they can...

Kota....
The BA pilots are in court so they can strike on this issue if need be. That fulfills all requirements to use the word SCAB. How funny that you types get all squeemish over the use of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2008, 15:29
Replies: 71
Views: 8,249
Posted By jacjetlag

"Different people will make different choices...

"Different people will make different choices based on their requirements. I do understand what you are saying and personally I wouldn't join either. But if you have the choice to join OS or be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2008, 23:51
Replies: 71
Views: 8,249
Posted By jacjetlag

"Can anyone tell me of an occasion when pilots in...

"Can anyone tell me of an occasion when pilots in BA have put their necks out for the benefit of pilots employed elsewhere in the industry?"

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2008, 23:35
Replies: 71
Views: 8,249
Posted By jacjetlag

"even though I support the BA pilots and their...

"even though I support the BA pilots and their plight against BA i really have a problem with this "scab" attitude. we are not living in the 1970s, give it a rest guys."
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2008, 21:49
Replies: 71
Views: 8,249
Posted By jacjetlag

No. Thanks for asking.

No.
Thanks for asking.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2008, 21:30
Replies: 71
Views: 8,249
Posted By jacjetlag

It will become obvious very soon just whom will...

It will become obvious very soon just whom will be in the majority at OS.
Low-time, under-qualified, those with violations , life time non-sched guys and otherwise undesirables willing to ignore and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2008, 15:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,790
Posted By jacjetlag

Try EK or KAL...or just sell your soul.

Try EK or KAL...or just sell your soul.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2008, 12:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By jacjetlag

Harry.... I'm glad to hear you are doing well...

Harry....
I'm glad to hear you are doing well over there. Most of us knew all along that flying airplanes would not make us wealthy. Sounds like you've got a good plan in place. Real estate has been...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2008, 06:26
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By jacjetlag

Alas, poor Harry the fish. Jealousy can be such...

Alas, poor Harry the fish. Jealousy can be such an ugly emotion.

We have several AA guys researching the Middle East and occasionally one will go to EK. One of our ex737 Capt's is in training...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th May 2008, 16:41
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By jacjetlag

Chuck...I'm getting ready to leave (at 52). You...

Chuck...I'm getting ready to leave (at 52). You can have my seat, just watch your wallet and the a/c logbook. Best of luck.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th May 2008, 04:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By jacjetlag

Pretty close Chuck....as of TODAY, I have 23...

Pretty close Chuck....as of TODAY, I have 23 years with AA and can hold a line of S.America or LHR. The paycut was 23% in 2003. There is no pressure on our retirement until AA goes bankrupt.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th May 2008, 05:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By jacjetlag

Oh...silly me, Harry. I thought it said "cat...

Oh...silly me, Harry. I thought it said "cat box". Remember your sunscreen, mate.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th May 2008, 22:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,379
Posted By jacjetlag

American Airlines......777 Capt. $17,000 mo. USD...

American Airlines......777 Capt. $17,000 mo. USD plus A fund ,B fund retirement. Lump sum retirement still available. Most lump sums around $2.5M USD.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2008, 04:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,822
Posted By jacjetlag

Bond Shmond.....sounds like indentured servitude....

Bond Shmond.....sounds like indentured servitude. Just buy a type rating first and leave when you wish, it's much cheaper. Any company that makes you pay for training sucks by definition.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd May 2008, 03:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,165
Posted By jacjetlag

What was the best corporate bizjet job...

you've ever heard of ? Why?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Apr 2008, 19:28
Replies: 42
Views: 33,380
Posted By jacjetlag

I'm curious to know what the benefit of vertical...

I'm curious to know what the benefit of vertical and lateral guidance would be below 400 ft. It does Cat 3's...is there something I'm missing?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Apr 2008, 15:28
Replies: 42
Views: 33,380
Posted By jacjetlag

No takers? Well then, what do you think it...

No takers? Well then, what do you think it should pay? Same as a G550/650 ?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2008, 03:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,978
Posted By jacjetlag

As an added plus ,you get to swim in the Ganges...

As an added plus ,you get to swim in the Ganges with all your new friends.:ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Apr 2008, 03:23
Replies: 42
Views: 33,380
Posted By jacjetlag

Anybody here flying the Falcon 7X ?

Greetings...wondering if anyone has a flying job on this new aircraft. How is the machine and the pay, if I may ask. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2008, 18:27
Replies: 6
Views: 3,225
Posted By jacjetlag

The LHR operation was an inspiration/great start...

The LHR operation was an inspiration/great start for the day. All of us who coordinated the events appreciate your help beyond words. We look forward to assisting the BA pilots at the next...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2008, 03:53
Replies: 19
Views: 2,225
Posted By jacjetlag

There is a finite limit on how cheap aviation can...

There is a finite limit on how cheap aviation can be. Comparing it to a t-shirt is invalid. The public will not tolerate a cheap but unsafe airline industry. Numerous carriers have probed the depths...
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