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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Mar 2010, 15:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,474
Posted By Flyluke

And that is just the first complaint that has...

And that is just the first complaint that has been aired.
The scanner, in this form, is simply unnacceptable.
There are other methods for establishing whether or not an individual is carrying...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Mar 2010, 09:37
Replies: 2,265
Views: 356,055
Posted By Flyluke

Lot's of CC are turning up for work Presumably...

Lot's of CC are turning up for work
Presumably many of these are the same CC who voted overwhelmingly (twice) to strike.
No surprise that they are, really. WW having played his ace card to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Mar 2010, 09:17
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Whilst Teamsters themselves are unlikely to be...

Whilst Teamsters themselves are unlikely to be able to do much legally, the possibilities for 'unofficial' action on the ground are many and varied.

That Teamsters are even talking to union and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Mar 2010, 15:57
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Is this really as it is? A company willing to...

Is this really as it is?
A company willing to burn a £600M spend in order to win an argument over £60M PA savings?
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Mar 2010, 19:23
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Hi Skipness, I am not sure that our...

Hi Skipness,

I am not sure that our National position compares with those of the airlines you mention, therefore I fdo not agree that BA would be allowed to fail.
In its current form, at least.
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Mar 2010, 16:34
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

BA? Fail? It would never be allowed to fail. ...

BA? Fail?
It would never be allowed to fail.
GB Ltd must have, and be seen to have a global carrier.
But a change of management and or owner? Why not?
Nationalisation even.
Most who are employed...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Mar 2010, 20:40
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

If the union's 'last minute' deal appeals to BA,...

If the union's 'last minute' deal appeals to BA, and there is no strike action, where does this leave BA CC?
Will you then be content?
Or feel hard done by?
If so, by whom?
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Mar 2010, 12:36
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Has there been any evidence that all of these...

Has there been any evidence that all of these 6,000 'volunteers', et al actually exist?
WW would claim such numbers, wouldn't he, in an attempt to de-stabilise industrial action.

Even if he DOES...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Mar 2010, 20:59
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Whatever the union may or may not have done...

Whatever the union may or may not have done wrong, this dispute started with a very disgruntled bunch of BA employees.
Voting to strike.
They do not seem to have 'won' anything from their employer,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Feb 2010, 22:04
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Thank you, Glamgirl for that insight.

Thank you, Glamgirl for that insight.
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Feb 2010, 21:50
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

This thread has carried much criticism of 'the...

This thread has carried much criticism of 'the union'
However, it is not the union that has voted, but CC themselves.
I am bound to assume that CC have minds of their own, and had a 'free vote' as...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Feb 2010, 11:46
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Maybe it just isn't the result they hoped for

Maybe it just isn't the result they hoped for
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Feb 2010, 19:09
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

Is it obvious, Hotel Mode ? Much water (and...

Is it obvious, Hotel Mode ?

Much water (and angst) has passed under the bridge since the last 'vote'.
The Company have taken a further position, and many CC claim to have been shocked at the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Feb 2010, 14:30
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,929
Posted By Flyluke

May I just ask when exactly the result of the...

May I just ask when exactly the result of the current ballot will be made public?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jan 2010, 02:04
Replies: 54
Views: 12,906
Posted By Flyluke

Hmm. Pension hole passe? So it doesn't matter...

Hmm. Pension hole passe?
So it doesn't matter that all that money is missing?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jan 2010, 01:51
Replies: 54
Views: 12,906
Posted By Flyluke

Whatever the loss is, it is as nothing to the...

Whatever the loss is, it is as nothing to the pension deficit.
Which seems impossible to rectify.
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Jan 2010, 12:02
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,041
Posted By Flyluke

With or without a strike the union currently has...

With or without a strike the union currently has what it wants - the paying punter booking with other airlines due to uncertainty, to which WW has no answer.
If CC DO vote for a strike, the majority...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Dec 2009, 09:57
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,041
Posted By Flyluke

Whils pax may or may not be usuing other airlines...

Whils pax may or may not be usuing other airlines at the moment, in fear of a strike, I am not sure that this will really damage a company which seems impervious.
Even given recent catastrophic...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Dec 2009, 20:33
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,791
Posted By Flyluke

Hi romans44, Personally, I hope you are...

Hi romans44,

Personally, I hope you are right.
I do not wish to see BA fail (who does?) but there has been demonstrable fault here by BA, and I support CC's right to strike against it.

My...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Dec 2009, 20:16
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,791
Posted By Flyluke

Hi romans44 Yes, they voted that way last...

Hi romans44

Yes, they voted that way last time - but will they again, agasinst a backdrop of alleged surprise at union's deciasion to go for a punitive 12 day stoppage, passenger/media dissent,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Dec 2009, 19:04
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,791
Posted By Flyluke

To what purpose, romans44? After the last...

To what purpose, romans44?

After the last few days, 'management' has CC pretty much on the run
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Dec 2009, 18:44
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,791
Posted By Flyluke

A Lurker wrote : Oh and if anything the resolve...

A Lurker wrote :
Oh and if anything the resolve of the CC has intensified. Walsh attempted and achieved public humiliation of 13,000 members of his staff and has now alienated the largest sector of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Dec 2009, 17:21
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,791
Posted By Flyluke

Alas the court ruling seems to have done little...

Alas the court ruling seems to have done little more than muddy the waters of the principle issue, which must be to the company's advantage.

CC are in a weaker position to negotiate effectively...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Dec 2009, 15:19
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,791
Posted By Flyluke

CC seem to have been badly served by their union,...

CC seem to have been badly served by their union, the media seem to wish to villify them, and the Company seem well set to impose their wishes upon them.
Short of a very convincing second ballot,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Nov 2009, 07:15
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,791
Posted By Flyluke

WW appeared to be saying this morning on Radio 4...

WW appeared to be saying this morning on Radio 4 that the Company had had no official contact from 'the union' about any kind of industrial action over the Christmas period.
Can this really be the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2009, 14:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By Flyluke

Merci bien tout le monde! very helpful

Merci bien tout le monde!

very helpful
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Aug 2009, 14:15
Replies: 472
Views: 132,494
Posted By Flyluke

Dumb-ass marketeers strike again - who will be...

Dumb-ass marketeers strike again - who will be taken in by this nonsense?

They are heading in the geographic direction for London Lulsgate to be with us soon
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2009, 18:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By Flyluke

500' rule in France ?

Can anyone guide me to where I might find out if the 500' rule exists (or is enforced)On occasion, I'd like to follow suit in France?
I have a house near a tourist attraction, and...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2009, 18:01
Replies: 23
Views: 15,227
Posted By Flyluke

To charge Hobbs time is probably a rip-off, and...

To charge Hobbs time is probably a rip-off, and leads to pilot frustration.

At today's prices, any time spent taxying or (especially somewhere like Biggin on a fine weekend) waiting in a queue to...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2009, 22:10
Replies: 92
Views: 16,737
Posted By Flyluke

this company has, I believe, had a pension...

this company has, I believe, had a pension deficit greater than its capitalisation value for several years now.
Whether it is making £401M or losing a similar amount ON PAPER, it hasn't had the cash...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2009, 17:49
Replies: 92
Views: 16,737
Posted By Flyluke

'Our members have backed that judgment and are...

'Our members have backed that judgment and are leading the way in contributing to the turn-round plan. The package of measures will be implemented as soon as BA demonstrates delivery of the cost...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2009, 14:08
Replies: 22
Views: 7,609
Posted By Flyluke

It's easy, and on a good-weather day beautiful. ...

It's easy, and on a good-weather day beautiful.
Take a trip around the Islands and 'lighthouse before you land - gorgeous.
The islands are very flat, so don't expect to see them until you are about...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2009, 13:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,398
Posted By Flyluke

Very drole, DaveW ! Thank you for the...

Very drole, DaveW !

Thank you for the responses so far - I'm not altogether surprised that this is heading in a bureacratic direction!

You are right about the Mayors - in a French village...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2009, 11:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,398
Posted By Flyluke

Landing in a field in France

I have the opportunity to land in a Farmers friends field in France from time to time.

Can anyone kindly guide me towards what regulations do/do not exist for this, and/or to whom I might direct...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th May 2009, 12:46
Replies: 31
Views: 4,646
Posted By Flyluke

Hi Silverelise, Oh yes, I already do -but...

Hi Silverelise,

Oh yes, I already do -but when I am returning to the a/c's base at Biggin in marginal weather I would rather have the option of making an ILS approach without getting robbed for...
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