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Search: Posts Made By: Harry Wragg
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Forum: Questions
17th Apr 2007, 21:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,168
Posted By Harry Wragg

Any day that Ops call to advise of a flight...

Any day that Ops call to advise of a flight cancellation...makes me smile every time.

HW :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2007, 12:08
Replies: 65
Views: 18,553
Posted By Harry Wragg

The common mistake that people make is that the...

The common mistake that people make is that the BBC is impartial. It isn't, never has been, never will be. No-one on the face of the planet is impartial. The BBC, unlike most other media outlets, is...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2007, 11:27
Replies: 159
Views: 34,205
Posted By Harry Wragg

So it is merely the outpourings of people who...

So it is merely the outpourings of people who realise: (1) the world does not revolve around them, (2) that life is unfair.

It must be particularly galling for Brits who love to queue [and the...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2007, 18:49
Replies: 159
Views: 34,205
Posted By Harry Wragg

March 2007, Thoughts of PD BA's employee...

March 2007, Thoughts of PD

BA's employee costs are nearly the highest in the industry and have risen steeply in recent years when many of our competitors have seen theirs reduce. Since the major...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Feb 2007, 16:43
Replies: 199
Views: 34,848
Posted By Harry Wragg

What the **** has principles to do with anything....

What the **** has principles to do with anything. I need to eat, drink, and be sheltered. If I have a particulalrly nice shelter I might get a ****. Check out Maslows heirarchy of needs if you don't...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Feb 2007, 20:45
Replies: 199
Views: 34,848
Posted By Harry Wragg

People seem to be confusing a number of issues...

People seem to be confusing a number of issues here. It is all very well "wanting to be a pilot" but how many people actually check that they have the aptitude for the job. Sensible individuals will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Feb 2007, 21:56
Replies: 199
Views: 34,848
Posted By Harry Wragg

...anyone know of a roofing contractor I can get...

...anyone know of a roofing contractor I can get to fix my roof for FREE? Thought not, only pilots are dumb enough to do that...:rolleyes:

Harry, flying for hire or reward, still with some self...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jan 2007, 15:39
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,328
Posted By Harry Wragg

For all those who no longer wish to fly BA, then...

For all those who no longer wish to fly BA, then please go away. I'm sure all the other airlines are just fabulous. Who knows the empty seats may bring our brilliant management to its senses.

I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Sep 2006, 15:50
Replies: 199
Views: 34,848
Posted By Harry Wragg

K Would bet the value of a type rating that...

K

Would bet the value of a type rating that you change your tune after 10 years flying...

H (no pay, no work)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Aug 2006, 21:00
Replies: 199
Views: 34,848
Posted By Harry Wragg

Like all good capitalists I know my value, if you...

Like all good capitalists I know my value, if you do not pay me the required amount of beans I do not work for you. I didn't pay for my training, nor did I pay for any ratings, if you want me to fly...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2006, 22:19
Replies: 199
Views: 34,848
Posted By Harry Wragg

Out of curiosity I have two questions on this...

Out of curiosity I have two questions on this matter:

1) "How Long" will this person work "for free", a day, a week, a year, a life time?

2) Will they: paint my house; service my car; collect...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2005, 17:52
Replies: 85
Views: 16,209
Posted By Harry Wragg

The thing to remember about BA is that it is a...

The thing to remember about BA is that it is a mature company. The T's & C's will continue to erode despite all the smoke, mirrors and special effects dreamt up by the management and BALPA.

It...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2005, 13:27
Replies: 35
Views: 5,845
Posted By Harry Wragg

I notice in the bumf that I received that for...

I notice in the bumf that I received that for further info I should ask john. Ok then, JR, what is your personal contribution to the pension deficit? Sorry, silly me, I didn't read the small print,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Oct 2005, 22:55
Replies: 58
Views: 5,435
Posted By Harry Wragg

It's quite obvious that a lot of people don't...

It's quite obvious that a lot of people don't know what they have signed up for. You cannot be terminated under EG300 for "skiving" or "bludging". That is covered under a separate employment policy....
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Oct 2005, 14:04
Replies: 58
Views: 5,435
Posted By Harry Wragg

Instead of a one size fits all policy (EG300) how...

Instead of a one size fits all policy (EG300) how about BA managers actually earn their keep and manage. I know most of them will find it pretty difficult as most are over paid messengers and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Sep 2005, 19:20
Replies: 51
Views: 18,873
Posted By Harry Wragg

I always knew that George Orwell wrote Animal...

I always knew that George Orwell wrote Animal Farm about life in BA, how prescient of him. I suspect some of the SH sheep at LGW are unaware how the LH pigs at LHR are living.

A lot of BA is now...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Sep 2005, 14:58
Replies: 51
Views: 18,873
Posted By Harry Wragg

N_N you really are a true believer, I just wish I...

N_N you really are a true believer, I just wish I could find someone as gullible as you to buy my house, problems, what problems, I trust my estate agent till the ends of the earth.

The thing...
Forum: Questions
13th Sep 2005, 18:26
Replies: 25
Views: 3,307
Posted By Harry Wragg

The one thing I miss about my youth is the...

The one thing I miss about my youth is the unerring optimism. When reality bites it does take a bit of a pounding.

Come back in twenty years and tell us all about your experiences, divorce,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Sep 2005, 11:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
Posted By Harry Wragg

I think ALL of aviation should be avoided until...

I think ALL of aviation should be avoided until it improves, not anytime soon, probably about the same time hell freezes over. I think that all companies are now reaching the same levels of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2005, 15:41
Replies: 75
Views: 16,298
Posted By Harry Wragg

BA is not an airline but a business whose sole...

BA is not an airline but a business whose sole aim is to maximise profit. At the moment it choses to do this through flying people and cargo from A to B. Whether it will continue to do this only time...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2005, 11:55
Replies: 75
Views: 16,298
Posted By Harry Wragg

Why indeed Diverse? I would say it would be an...

Why indeed Diverse? I would say it would be an equally valid business strategy to franchise the LHR operation. For some reason people who work at LHR seem to think they are immune to change within...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Aug 2005, 09:37
Replies: 75
Views: 16,298
Posted By Harry Wragg

Hey Normal, worried about being outsourced,...

Hey Normal, worried about being outsourced, welcome to the real world. We already have B-scale pilots happy to be at BA, so why not Z-scale pilots. Even simpler, just shift the work to third parties...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2005, 19:35
Replies: 75
Views: 16,298
Posted By Harry Wragg

BA pilots are as expendable as catering workers...

BA pilots are as expendable as catering workers or any other groups. The pilots do not own any work. If the management want to sub-charter the entire short haul operation to Easyjet and the long haul...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2005, 17:02
Replies: 127
Views: 52,218
Posted By Harry Wragg

I worked for a company that had a "no delay"...

I worked for a company that had a "no delay" bonus. We called it a punctuality bonus and differing levels of punctuality triggered payments. The more on time, the more money.

I wonder if ticket...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2005, 22:18
Replies: 357
Views: 89,816
Posted By Harry Wragg

Its a real shame then that she is never at work...

Its a real shame then that she is never at work to demonstrate this brilliance. What is the point of an employee who can't work?

Harry
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2005, 20:12
Replies: 357
Views: 89,816
Posted By Harry Wragg

You had to wait 10 months for PTWK, my god, your...

You had to wait 10 months for PTWK, my god, your human rights have been infringed, better get on to BALPA :}

Harry
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2005, 13:56
Replies: 44
Views: 11,624
Posted By Harry Wragg

Dear Hoppy I apologise if my view of BA is...

Dear Hoppy

I apologise if my view of BA is as stated, but these are the facts as I see them. I cannot comment on everyones experience of BA, only my own. Since you have no idea about my background...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th May 2005, 22:41
Replies: 44
Views: 11,624
Posted By Harry Wragg

B-T-S-M. Lets not forget the empowerment felt...

B-T-S-M. Lets not forget the empowerment felt when FO's get to fill in the fuel remaining figure in the tech log wow, just like being a real pilot.

Still waiting to make a decision in BA, how many...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd May 2005, 14:34
Replies: 357
Views: 89,816
Posted By Harry Wragg

Dave is obviously an idealist which is very...

Dave is obviously an idealist which is very commendable in this day and age. The points he make are perfectly valid and hopelessly unrealistic. In the real world (which seemingly exists outside BA)...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd May 2005, 09:59
Replies: 357
Views: 89,816
Posted By Harry Wragg

I suppose the main thing an employer looks for in...

I suppose the main thing an employer looks for in an employee is the ability to actually be at work, to do the job they were hired to do. Not much point having 50000 employees, all of whom are not...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2005, 11:34
Replies: 357
Views: 89,816
Posted By Harry Wragg

British Airways and Balpa, my two favourite...

British Airways and Balpa, my two favourite organisations. I cannot believe Balpa is going against "the Master".

Some interesting points raised, some very amusing indeed. At least I now understand...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Mar 2005, 13:06
Replies: 61
Views: 15,784
Posted By Harry Wragg

Mundy In answer to your query. You are...

Mundy

In answer to your query. You are right, a trip to Cranebank doesn't fill anyone with joy, however, you may find it of interest. A glimpse of BA if you will. The success ratio for any job is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Nov 2004, 23:06
Replies: 32
Views: 7,709
Posted By Harry Wragg

Capt Corelli you could be committing to never...

Capt Corelli you could be committing to never being a captain again!! If the current demographics and business plan don't get any better you can expect command when you are 52, assuming that you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Oct 2004, 17:03
Replies: 148
Views: 34,672
Posted By Harry Wragg

Not starting till January, dammit. Guess another...

Not starting till January, dammit. Guess another working Xmas for me then. At least in 05 we will have some more Junior types to do the dross. :D

Harry
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Oct 2004, 15:20
Replies: 35
Views: 6,699
Posted By Harry Wragg

I was discussing this issue in the pub last night...

I was discussing this issue in the pub last night with a fellow Nigel. The conclusion was, there are ONLY three reasons to join BA:

1. FSS Pension

2. FSS Pension

3. FSS Pension

I wonder...
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