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Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Apr 2013, 21:02
Replies: 296
Views: 253,343
Posted By DutchStar

golden_oldie_surfer, It is really good to hear...

golden_oldie_surfer,
It is really good to hear about MF from an insider! As I dont have any friends flying on MF, I just get to hear the stories at work from one side...and as you say there are...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Apr 2013, 20:43
Replies: 65
Views: 44,319
Posted By DutchStar

Qantas London base

CabinCrew747 wrote "The base has actually just completed a recruitment drive for 80+ crew last week."

Last week, on a flight AMS/LHR I sat next to a lady who started chatting to me and told me she...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Mar 2013, 00:07
Replies: 2
Views: 2,436
Posted By DutchStar

HKG crew hotel

Our crew hotel in Hong Kong, is in the Causeway Bay area...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Feb 2013, 09:06
Replies: 30
Views: 10,021
Posted By DutchStar

Post @ PT6A, Yes, I do work for a UK airline. You...

@ PT6A,
Yes, I do work for a UK airline. You are right that we canīt legally stop people taking our photo onboard the aircraft. When I had those 2 guys a couple of weeks ago, I asked them what were...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Feb 2013, 18:21
Replies: 30
Views: 10,021
Posted By DutchStar

Taking photos of crew

Hi, airsmiles! As a crew member, I personally would not want customers on board to photograph me... You ask if most crew would mind having their photo taken - I think they would, especially if not...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Jun 2012, 19:04
Replies: 48
Views: 15,506
Posted By DutchStar

"I simply dont get the tendancy for many ...

"I simply dont get the tendancy for many homosexuals to somehow feel the need to make their sexual orientation an issue for discussion, then complain about anyone making it known they actually...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jun 2012, 22:16
Replies: 48
Views: 15,506
Posted By DutchStar

I am not gay, and I have never witnessed any...

I am not gay, and I have never witnessed any bullying per se towards my gay colleagues onboard our aircraft. However, being close friends with 2 gay guys (the 3 of us trained together 15 years ago)...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Apr 2012, 16:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,738
Posted By DutchStar

Sorry, but unfortunately can't help you with that...

Sorry, but unfortunately can't help you with that one... The only thing the label in the garments show is a reference number and some items also say 'Made in Portugal'
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Apr 2012, 14:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,738
Posted By DutchStar

Uniform designer

The British Airways uniform was designed by Julien MacDonald.
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Dec 2011, 16:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,289
Posted By DutchStar

Roster

At BA, worldwide crew on the 1st tuesday of a given month get the roster for the following one.
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Jun 2011, 21:51
Replies: 6
Views: 4,150
Posted By DutchStar

Upgrades...

BumBrownin, sorry to say it is very unlikely you will be upgraded by the cabin services director! The captain is the only person who has the authority to allow upgrades onboard. These days upgrades...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Apr 2011, 10:06
Replies: 12
Views: 5,853
Posted By DutchStar

@Shack37

Yes, I can understand that tall people often find the legroom tight and to feel more comfortable stretch their feet in the aircraft aisle.
I can also see your point when we are doing the service...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Apr 2011, 20:36
Replies: 12
Views: 5,853
Posted By DutchStar

I agree with boardingpass...it is almost...

I agree with boardingpass...it is almost impossible not to hit someone with a trolley during a flight. I can never understand that many passengers have their feet out in the aisle, when they can see...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Mar 2011, 17:50
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,559,557
Posted By DutchStar

@cessnapete

I have been with BA for over 13yrs and very, very rarely has a CSD said anything about the working position one chooses. You choose, in seniority order, where you want to work and that's it! That is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Jan 2011, 23:46
Replies: 24
Views: 9,247
Posted By DutchStar

I would say Lagos! It is only a night-stop these...

I would say Lagos! It is only a night-stop these days, but a few years ago there was a certain trip we stayed there for 3 nights - not nice:ugh:
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Aug 2010, 17:55
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,087,852
Posted By DutchStar

@Betty

I agree with you Bettygirl... I transfered to W/W in 2003 but have 2 good friends who are still on E/F and they say exactly the same you mentioned.
For some reason, it seems we have more "radicals"...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
24th Aug 2010, 17:41
Replies: 600
Views: 193,674
Posted By DutchStar

BA mixed fleet

Hi Emma! I believe that at present they are only recruiting for Cabin Manager... Have you tried to check on www.britishairwaysjobs.com (http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com) ?
Good luck!
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Aug 2010, 17:21
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,087,852
Posted By DutchStar

@ ptc

ptc, I am sorry to hear about you feeling uncomfortable and left out on some of your trips. Believe me, you are not alone - I felt that way and am
not temp crew:rolleyes:. I must say I havent flown...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jun 2010, 13:08
Replies: 12
Views: 4,043
Posted By DutchStar

Re job interview abroad

Hi! A friend of mine flew for Qatar and attended the interview in DOH. This was quite a while ago when they were still a small airline, but then she was given a confirmed seat on the QR flight...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jun 2010, 21:09
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,012,261
Posted By DutchStar

Caribbean Boy

Actually, my friend told it to the pilots! He said he really didnt want to make a fuss, even though he was upset about it... In the meantime, the capt rings him and asks how much longer for their...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jun 2010, 20:22
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,012,261
Posted By DutchStar

"You are not really welcome..."

I have just been on the phone with a friend and thought I would tell you guys about it, as I was really upset just listening to him! I have known this steward for almost 13 years, as we joined BA the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Jun 2010, 12:35
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,012,261
Posted By DutchStar

Re Duncan`s blog day 17

Duncan wrote in his blog day 17 :
"BA were ringing people up today and offering them GBP100 and the trip of their choice to come to work - hardly the actions of an airline coping well with the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Apr 2010, 22:10
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,012,261
Posted By DutchStar

@essess....

Funny this is being mentioned...guess what?! On my last trip, I was working in J and the CSD did just that - he upgraded a couple and their
daughter:rolleyes:
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Mar 2010, 21:53
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,012,261
Posted By DutchStar

SCCM offloaded...

Wiggy, re your post about a sccm being removed from a flight...
Well, unfortunately I have witnessed a few CSD being very negative and unprofessional in the briefing room before - not to mention the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Mar 2010, 20:03
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,772
Posted By DutchStar

My experience yesterday

Just a quick note from me to tell you know about my trip yesterday... I reported late afternoon and am now in a hotel `somewhere east of Europe`.
All went very well!:)
I took a cab to go to work...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Mar 2010, 22:51
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,772
Posted By DutchStar

exeng, the only reason I asked you the question...

exeng, the only reason I asked you the question was because I wrote about my feelings which are very similar to what DCW described...
I simply wrote how I am feeling, being completely honest here!...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Mar 2010, 22:10
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,772
Posted By DutchStar

@ DCW

I do read the forum sort of once a week, but rarely post in here...
DCW, I just want you to know you arent the only one feeling that way. I am really anxious about the whole affair and honestly...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Mar 2010, 11:05
Replies: 555
Views: 230,968
Posted By DutchStar

LAD trips

Thank you, magicmorris, for your reply!:)
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Mar 2010, 15:52
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,772
Posted By DutchStar

BAAlltheway

Call me naive, but I was shocked reading your post ref your SIN-LHR flight! I have been flying for over 12yrs and thought I had seen it all,
when it comes to lazy, unprofessional and disrespectful...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Mar 2010, 15:24
Replies: 555
Views: 230,968
Posted By DutchStar

Luanda trips

Hi there! Just curious ref your LAD flights...do you actually stay overnight in Luanda? We at BA arrive early in the morning, around 5am and fly back to LHR at 11pm that same day. I have heard that...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jul 2009, 12:52
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,117,563
Posted By DutchStar

I agree 100% with Matt101!!! Pib, your comments...

I agree 100% with Matt101!!! Pib, your comments are simply racist and obviously biased... Well, let me tell you I have flown 4 sectors on EK between LHR and DXB (and rtn) and a friend of mine used to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Jul 2009, 17:08
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,117,563
Posted By DutchStar

I very rarely post here, although I read it many...

I very rarely post here, although I read it many times... Just to say a big :ok::ok: :ok::D:D:D to kittenheals - very well said!!!
NJR, your last post is very sad really! I am W/W crew and really...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Mar 2009, 17:14
Replies: 5
Views: 3,211
Posted By DutchStar

Crew baggage

These are the BA 'rules' regarding crew baggage:
1- Crew permitted to check-in baggage on L/H flights only
2 - Baggage is bought by individual crew members, not BA issued
3 - Must be navy or black...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Nov 2008, 18:20
Replies: 73
Views: 22,972
Posted By DutchStar

RMC, excellent post!!! I can only say that,...

RMC, excellent post!!! I can only say that, unfortunately, many capt and sccm dont back you up 100%:= and that is very frustrating...
I do understand there is pressure from the company not to delay...
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