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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Nov 2021, 17:23
Replies: 48
Views: 22,276
Posted By TheGreenDragon

BA thoroughly enforced uniform rules , to the...

BA thoroughly enforced uniform rules , to the extent that some of those here have experienced in CX. When flying pax on BA , I know their crews will be impeccably turned out, not a button loose or an...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Oct 2021, 19:17
Replies: 3
Views: 5,038
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Cathay Dragon One year on .

A year since 550 guys were fired. Well the 1.8 million dollars helped , but hey ho.

I hear anecdotally , via Facebook, that around 50 guys are currently operating, but in a somewhat diminished...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd May 2021, 19:00
Replies: 365
Views: 214,212
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Any other Ex KA guys going to GBA? I know the...

Any other Ex KA guys going to GBA? I know the former DFO is running the show, but who will he hire? I'm guessing not many ex B scalers methinks?
rumours of HK25k/month?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Mar 2021, 08:34
Replies: 23
Views: 13,458
Posted By TheGreenDragon

So Who is flying the new Cathay A320s ? Mixed...

So Who is flying the new Cathay A320s ? Mixed fleet, or new skippers with command ready FOs needing handling sectors ?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jan 2021, 16:15
Replies: 28
Views: 17,560
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Like they were worried when...

Like they were worried when Oasis/Jetstar/HKE/HKA/VJet set up shop.

Cx: a job for life, golden handcuffs till death.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jan 2021, 20:37
Replies: 59
Views: 30,139
Posted By TheGreenDragon

As I mentioned, 50% cut for Jan is a hell of alot...

As I mentioned, 50% cut for Jan is a hell of alot of an improvement than being unemployed. Things will improve from where they are now.. Don't be so selfish. Your productivity will increase, your...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jan 2021, 09:47
Replies: 59
Views: 30,139
Posted By TheGreenDragon

You’ve been treated very well by cx, all things...

You’ve been treated very well by cx, all things considered. Your sister airline was trashed, 550 laid off.
The paycut is neither here nor there. You will return to work, after a year of full pay. ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Jan 2021, 19:58
Replies: 30
Views: 19,820
Posted By TheGreenDragon

You might need to brush up on your mandarin if...

You might need to brush up on your mandarin if you are not local. Indeed, If you are not one of Over 200 local hk pilots laid off after the demise of Dragon , then you’re at a significant...
Forum: Middle East
12th Dec 2020, 21:47
Replies: 1,246
Views: 1,254,509
Posted By TheGreenDragon

I recently went to my online application for...

I recently went to my online application for direct entry captain B777/A380. ( won’t say which airline) Surprisingly, It was still there . I reviewed & updated my application, and hit submit. Its was...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Nov 2020, 20:31
Replies: 294
Views: 133,437
Posted By TheGreenDragon

All Dragonair cockpit & cabin crew have lost all...

All Dragonair cockpit & cabin crew have lost all interline travel , inc One World.
All tickets are now cancelled. Tough luck to you all.
How many times did I hear “ best gig in Asia”
“Don't rock...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Nov 2020, 06:56
Replies: 71
Views: 34,307
Posted By TheGreenDragon

I remember the Dragonair freighter base in...

I remember the Dragonair freighter base in Manchester. It was closed with 2 weeks notice . and notice of base closure was emailed to all.
Repatriation to hk or be fired was the option for crew. All...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Oct 2020, 18:32
Replies: 18
Views: 9,390
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Cathay Dragon was shut down with immediate...

Cathay Dragon was shut down with immediate effect. Company iPads wiped, staff ids no longer valid for cx city and uniforms to be returned in full.
Because the company could not risk any individual,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Oct 2020, 20:09
Replies: 303
Views: 194,915
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Dragon “brand” to go . Thats all . Pilots will be...

Dragon “brand” to go . Thats all . Pilots will be retained , but no idea how cx will integrate them into the mainline operations. I think it will happen.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th May 2020, 21:38
Replies: 108
Views: 82,355
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Do I want to be out of work? Do I want a year...

Do I want to be out of work?
Do I want a year of unpaid leave?
Should I stick to my rigid views about the company?

No .

I read about expats working for free in Vietnam. Donating their time...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Mar 2020, 19:56
Replies: 56
Views: 46,875
Posted By TheGreenDragon

I doubt there will be any layoffs. It simply...

I doubt there will be any layoffs. It simply isn't CX's style. There will alway be guys who can and will take extended unpaid,
to support the cause. Anyone who has sold their house in the last 2...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Nov 2019, 18:57
Replies: 49
Views: 37,055
Posted By TheGreenDragon

I’m kinda supporting the protesters. As a crew...

I’m kinda supporting the protesters. As a crew nember who regularly is forced to overnight in Beijing and another 8 or so Chinese cities, its demeaning to see the way crew are harassed. Girls marched...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Oct 2019, 11:59
Replies: 41
Views: 68,072
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Food shortages throughout HK. No fresh meat in...

Food shortages throughout HK. No fresh meat in many local supermarkets.


But thank god Sai Kung is not affected. Praise the lord the pilot wives are ok in DB, McSorleys is doing just fine.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Sep 2019, 13:19
Replies: 41
Views: 68,072
Posted By TheGreenDragon

I'm enjoying watching the ever worsening...

I'm enjoying watching the ever worsening political situation in HK, from afar. Last year was my exit .

I'm happy CX is feeling the heat. They are arrogant to their employees, contemptuous with...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Sep 2019, 09:16
Replies: 77
Views: 80,793
Posted By TheGreenDragon

I just called in sick for 10 days. Bugger this...

I just called in sick for 10 days. Bugger this lark, I'm off to protest, all be it via my keyboard.

p.s. reports just coming in of Lufthansa crew being harassed at the airport. , They have been ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Apr 2019, 12:46
Replies: 32
Views: 20,305
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Hence 4 x A320 command slots just announced. ...

Hence 4 x A320 command slots just announced.

I hear 2 bolchevicks and 2 former Malibu piston skippers recruited as FOs
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Mar 2019, 02:17
Replies: 7
Views: 6,280
Posted By TheGreenDragon

How many philippino pilots do KA have ? How...

How many philippino pilots do KA have ?
How many South American pilots do KA have ?
How many none caucasian Flight ops managers do KA have ?

Exactly .

If you are outside the colonial...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Mar 2019, 15:08
Replies: 34
Views: 24,188
Posted By TheGreenDragon

My housing and education allowance is over 100k/...

My housing and education allowance is over 100k/ month . So either the new guys won’t have kids or their kids won’t receive the level of schooling previously paid for by the company.

Somethings...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Mar 2019, 00:40
Replies: 47
Views: 30,182
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Guys getting their A350 upgrades are seemingly a...

Guys getting their A350 upgrades are seemingly a happy bunch . B777 Skippers are not leaving in any numbers higher than the industry norm for natural wastage eg retirement and or sickness. .
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Mar 2019, 09:32
Replies: 21
Views: 23,122
Posted By TheGreenDragon

“If there is a slowdown in flying” Unlikely...

“If there is a slowdown in flying”

Unlikely if you are on COS 18. You will be cheaper to employ than any other pilot in the company. Therefore those in the future employed on COS18 contracts will...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Feb 2019, 03:01
Replies: 30
Views: 14,974
Posted By TheGreenDragon

The part about DPA members not having the stomach...

The part about DPA members not having the stomach for a fight is true. The membership has been diluted by standard contract pilots who have a different motivation and are from a much varied...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Feb 2019, 06:28
Replies: 30
Views: 14,974
Posted By TheGreenDragon

They all want to be from the Michael O’leary...

They all want to be from the Michael O’leary school of management. Why be angry, its just a game. No one likes Swire as employers , only the gullable or naive.

Be glad you not in KA, seems an...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Jan 2019, 23:49
Replies: 21
Views: 23,122
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Around 25 A320 commands this year , so I hear...

Around 25 A320 commands this year , so I hear from the DB plaza. Zero A330. But this is whats planned , things change with the odd early retirement and inevitable resignations,

KA now prefer...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Jan 2019, 09:13
Replies: 383
Views: 520,031
Posted By TheGreenDragon

There are 3 airlines I can think of that are in...

There are 3 airlines I can think of that are in grave positions financially, and no doubt, once the free flow of cheap credit is curtailed, they will stumble into major losses, unable , despite high...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Nov 2018, 03:14
Replies: 40
Views: 19,673
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Voting started yesterday. KA management , all...

Voting started yesterday. KA management , all being members of the pilots union , are aware of the training ban, have reinstated all the trainers they fired last August. And to a man they have...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Nov 2018, 10:09
Replies: 106
Views: 57,626
Posted By TheGreenDragon

The GOD’s had strike their many years ago . And...

The GOD’s had strike their many years ago . And the outcome was the era of the 49’ ers

Doing thorough research would confirm why you should , ( if you really must) , join with your eyes open.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Nov 2018, 09:12
Replies: 40
Views: 19,673
Posted By TheGreenDragon

The AOA are protesting about salaries, 13th...

The AOA are protesting about salaries, 13th month, rosters, etc
The DPA about a future contract, that pilots are free to accept. Or not.

Two completely different issues. And the DPA wanting a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Nov 2018, 05:35
Replies: 40
Views: 19,673
Posted By TheGreenDragon

DPA members to vote on training ban

So nothing’s been learned from the failure of this action at CX?

Voting for this motion will achieve little. The ramifications however are a great threat. Im not a company guy, far from it, but...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Nov 2018, 18:43
Replies: 106
Views: 57,626
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Training ban? Won’t happen. No appetite from the...

Training ban? Won’t happen. No appetite from the silent majority. It Will prevent upgrades, which is the heart n soul of KA’s current attraction to C scalers. A quick command paying big bucks.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Oct 2018, 02:20
Replies: 10
Views: 6,354
Posted By TheGreenDragon

Exactly. An example, take a A330 Skipper who is...

Exactly. An example, take a A330 Skipper who is off for their A350 flight , do we hear any bitching about leaving? They check their crew direct when on standby, wishing to pick up a long haul flight....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Oct 2018, 02:14
Replies: 31
Views: 11,326
Posted By TheGreenDragon

He can kiss goodbye to his summer holidays spent...

He can kiss goodbye to his summer holidays spent with his kids then ! Holidays in November and February. Nice. Quality of life? Each to his own.
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