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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Dec 2013, 10:57
Replies: 48
Views: 13,164
Posted By Private Pile

I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate...

I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate the CX negotiating team... A job well done! They deserve every dollar of the bonuses they will likely receive after this... :D
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th May 2012, 12:53
Replies: 39
Views: 10,002
Posted By Private Pile

It's quite simple CX... 1) Fit the...

It's quite simple CX...

1) Fit the freighters with current long haul business class seating/IFE.
2) Fit the bunks with IFE.
3) Give full credit for px'ing.
4) Give us the facility to take our...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Mar 2012, 15:03
Replies: 21
Views: 5,563
Posted By Private Pile

Well done LG... finally a statement from you that...

Well done LG... finally a statement from you that didn't portray you as a complete t**ser... sadly, most of them confirm the size of the chip on your shoulder and the fact your username could not be...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Mar 2012, 16:22
Replies: 21
Views: 5,563
Posted By Private Pile

BNEHKG9, I never suggested that was the case... I...

BNEHKG9, I never suggested that was the case... I merely questioned the reason for paying out well over double the amount that was paid out the previous year when profits were considerably higher. ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Mar 2012, 12:44
Replies: 21
Views: 5,563
Posted By Private Pile

LG, Please refer to the "2011 Annual Results...

LG,

Please refer to the "2011 Annual Results Staff Briefing Presentation"!!!

Then, scroll down to the cash flow table on page 7 and read the following figures on the "Dividend paid to owners of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Mar 2012, 10:27
Replies: 21
Views: 5,563
Posted By Private Pile

LG, Seriously, are you having trouble...

LG,

Seriously, are you having trouble reading!? I said...



It was the DIVIDEND PAID TO THE OWNERS THAT HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED!!! The clue was in the title... :ugh:

PP
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2012, 19:34
Replies: 21
Views: 5,563
Posted By Private Pile

LG, When you call someone dumb it pays to...

LG,

When you call someone dumb it pays to RTFQ!!! I asked if the increased dividend payout to the owners was covered in the the briefing... not why a company's owners want to pay themselves more...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2012, 13:52
Replies: 21
Views: 5,563
Posted By Private Pile

Dividend paid to the Owners of Cathay Pacific

Guys,

If there was someone here that attended one of the staff briefings, was an explanation giving for how the 61% decrease in profits resulted in a 123% INCREASE in the dividend paid to owners...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Mar 2012, 14:59
Replies: 21
Views: 6,992
Posted By Private Pile

I couldn't agree more! :D Yes, but I...

I couldn't agree more! :D



Yes, but I reckon that's more to do with the economic downturn and the associated need for cost cutting rather than a practice designed to prevent skilled personnel...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Mar 2012, 13:28
Replies: 21
Views: 6,992
Posted By Private Pile

Iceman, :confused: Last time I...

Iceman,

:confused:



Last time I checked, my contract said "home base of London, United Kingdom" with a company address of Hammersmith, London so I think you'll find that covers us under EU...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Mar 2012, 10:21
Replies: 21
Views: 6,992
Posted By Private Pile

Under EU rules, isn't it now considered illegal...

Under EU rules, isn't it now considered illegal to use only the seniority system to organise redundancies? If so, it could be argued elsewhere in the world... so potentially, that kind of protection...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Mar 2012, 14:34
Replies: 21
Views: 6,992
Posted By Private Pile

If I may put in my two cents worth... I can...

If I may put in my two cents worth...

I can understand both the arguments for and against seniority however one thing I firmly believe is that seniority, ultimately drives down pay.

I'm not...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Nov 2011, 13:57
Replies: 24
Views: 6,545
Posted By Private Pile

My concern isn't trying to remain under the radar...

My concern isn't trying to remain under the radar but to escape the UK PAYE system that is continuing to tax me at full HMRC rates whilst the Hong Kong IRD system demands full HK tax (and...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Oct 2011, 06:06
Replies: 23
Views: 7,391
Posted By Private Pile

Err... I don't recall Rapid Command recruitment...

Err... I don't recall Rapid Command recruitment for only FRA and MAN bases... and when Oasis went down they were recruiting for all Bases.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Aug 2011, 10:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,201
Posted By Private Pile

Absolutely ridiculous!!!!! The whole thing needs...

Absolutely ridiculous!!!!! The whole thing needs a complete overhaul... time to contact BA and find out how to provide a modern rostering system!!!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Aug 2011, 10:02
Replies: 22
Views: 6,588
Posted By Private Pile

It's not £40k starting for an FO... Long haul...

It's not £40k starting for an FO... Long haul basic is around £48k, plus flight and duty pay takes it well above FO year 1 salary at CX on LHR base. Basically, you could expect to earn £50k ish...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Aug 2011, 10:12
Replies: 24
Views: 12,521
Posted By Private Pile

Here's an idea... start dealing with the problem...

Here's an idea... start dealing with the problem at the source and stop making it personal. We're talking about CX recruitment policy, not the aspirations of unemployed or ambitious pilots. There's...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Jul 2011, 09:54
Replies: 154
Views: 27,904
Posted By Private Pile

Really!? "Advanced Entry – a 30-week programme...

Really!? "Advanced Entry – a 30-week programme for applicants who possess an ICAO CPL and have in excess of 250 hours flight time in specified categories."

Considering it requires you to attend a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Dec 2010, 08:10
Replies: 26
Views: 9,496
Posted By Private Pile

Perhaps the avoidance of copying and pasting...

Perhaps the avoidance of copying and pasting company emails/memos when it comes to in-house discussions on pay and conditions (or even aircraft incidents!!!) might be worth a consideration!? Think...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Dec 2010, 08:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,413
Posted By Private Pile

And what about the Premium Economy? That will...

And what about the Premium Economy? That will lower the numbers even further...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Dec 2010, 09:41
Replies: 25
Views: 7,042
Posted By Private Pile

It's difficult to knock the company's business...

It's difficult to knock the company's business strategy when they are, financially anyway, performing head and shoulders above the rest. As well as potentially losing a lot of money starting up a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Sep 2010, 07:26
Replies: 18
Views: 4,655
Posted By Private Pile

I see an even bigger problem... if the "C" scale...

I see an even bigger problem... if the "C" scale remains in it's current form then the result will be a huge turnover of junior pilots who will leave for more money, better terms and quicker...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Sep 2010, 11:13
Replies: 69
Views: 16,698
Posted By Private Pile

Errr, isn't that just being a pilot full...

Errr, isn't that just being a pilot full stop!?!?!? :}

Sadly, as with most industries nowadays, terms and conditions will be dictated by market forces. Truth is, the market wants to fly for less...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Sep 2010, 10:02
Replies: 107
Views: 26,148
Posted By Private Pile

Whatever you think of the AOA, it remains our...

Whatever you think of the AOA, it remains our only negotiating body and seems to be serving it's purpose in trying to protect our T&C's whilst bargaining with a company hell bent on destroying them. ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Aug 2010, 13:12
Replies: 107
Views: 26,148
Posted By Private Pile

I have a better idea in general... Base...

I have a better idea in general...

Base salaries should reflect the cost of living at that base. HKG is the most expensive base in CX and therefore the salary should be proportional. So:

-...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Jul 2010, 11:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,743
Posted By Private Pile

Simple... give PX duty full credit... it's the...

Simple... give PX duty full credit... it's the only way to stop them manipulating the system unfairly and start rostering responsibly... HKAOA needs to get onto this...
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