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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jul 2008, 09:45
Replies: 272
Views: 38,836
Posted By Slim20

It's amusing listening to the quaint views of the...

It's amusing listening to the quaint views of the BA blow-hards that BA is "the best" and T&C's "must be defended at all costs if it is to remain so".

The outrageous T&C's that BA enjoy are there...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2008, 17:15
Replies: 166
Views: 29,565
Posted By Slim20

Great stuff everybody! Can we get back to...

Great stuff everybody!

Can we get back to flying aeroplanes in peace now?

That's pretty much all I ever wanted to do.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 14:53
Replies: 537
Views: 92,062
Posted By Slim20

Fair enough Dave. I'm happy to stand corrected on...

Fair enough Dave. I'm happy to stand corrected on that.

GS-Alpha, likewise, should it turn out that way
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 14:23
Replies: 537
Views: 92,062
Posted By Slim20

Mainline LHR: Terminal 5, at least 12 A380s, up...

Mainline LHR: Terminal 5, at least 12 A380s, up to 42 787's, more 777's, A318s, more A320s, 250 pilots this year alone.

Openskies: 6 surplus 757s, 70 pilots (so far, with no growth plans in place...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 13:30
Replies: 537
Views: 92,062
Posted By Slim20

I disagree. In view of the Company's written...

I disagree. In view of the Company's written assurances, if OS begins to affect mainline T&C's then we have an unimpeachable reason for industrial action - the Company will be clearly in the "wrong"...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 12:28
Replies: 537
Views: 92,062
Posted By Slim20

Wrong and Right?

So far BA management have done nothing "wrong". They haven't broken any agreements, unilaterally reduced our T&C's, nor been proven to have lied in any OS discussions (if they had we certainly would...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2005, 15:43
Replies: 369
Views: 101,375
Posted By Slim20

Before I forget to mention it - I'm leaving EZY...

Before I forget to mention it - I'm leaving EZY too!

BA on the B777 (like all the others). 15 years to command, two stripes for the next 4 years, and battling the unionised hordes in the cabin.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2005, 15:36
Replies: 237
Views: 48,145
Posted By Slim20

Well its exactly how I remember it Scottie. Along...

Well its exactly how I remember it Scottie. Along with all the other shaftings we've had over the years (loss of loyalty bonus, loss of leave, loss of just about everything) for the sake of a few bob...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
26th Aug 2005, 18:57
Replies: 24
Views: 14,368
Posted By Slim20

Turn it around. You are the capt and the FO or No...

Turn it around. You are the capt and the FO or No 1 turn up smelling of alcohol, but you were the one buying the rounds last night.

Discuss!!
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2005, 18:46
Replies: 48
Views: 16,432
Posted By Slim20

Really? What, in your extensive experience, leads...

Really? What, in your extensive experience, leads you to think that?



Eminently qualified to comment then! What would you have done then, Dr beernice ATPL? (or should that be Capt beernice MD?)
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2005, 18:43
Replies: 127
Views: 52,217
Posted By Slim20

Hole in one there Vascani. Most multi-sector days...

Hole in one there Vascani. Most multi-sector days if you get a problem you try your hardest to get MEL relief on it so you can take it back to base (cheaper to fix and they need the airplane for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2005, 18:16
Replies: 41
Views: 11,826
Posted By Slim20

We're all as bad as each other. Wake up and smell...

We're all as bad as each other. Wake up and smell the coffee guys, we are both crap and long overdue a good drubbing from the market. Low cost air travel is and always has been a myth - what you save...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Aug 2005, 09:55
Replies: 72
Views: 13,073
Posted By Slim20

Ah, yes, dear Frank... (c) US Centennial of...

Ah, yes, dear Frank...

(c) US Centennial of Flight Commisssion
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jul 2005, 19:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By Slim20

Join EZY. There the majority of pilots, who are...

Join EZY. There the majority of pilots, who are not in BALPA, get the dubious benefit of BALPA-negotiated "agreements".

You want to talk about a closed shop?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jul 2005, 19:55
Replies: 13
Views: 1,905
Posted By Slim20

ha ha! don't expect to get a ride home tho'!

ha ha! don't expect to get a ride home tho'!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jul 2005, 19:13
Replies: 39
Views: 5,731
Posted By Slim20

Scottie - I know you are trying to play it fair,...

Scottie - I know you are trying to play it fair, but COME ON! If a small army has the big army by the balls then you can get through a heck of a lot of "negotiations".

There are usually about 50%...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2005, 19:03
Replies: 76
Views: 16,381
Posted By Slim20

I think it's time for these daft arguments about...

I think it's time for these daft arguments about the numbers game to STOP.

As posted elsewhere - if the CC keeps harping on about its great relationship with management and says it can't negotiate...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jul 2005, 20:30
Replies: 91
Views: 22,821
Posted By Slim20

Perhaps its to do with the basic requirement of...

Perhaps its to do with the basic requirement of red cape, ability to fly, a girlfriend who is a reporter for a major city newspaper and the propensity to wear underpants outside your spandex...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jul 2005, 20:25
Replies: 39
Views: 5,731
Posted By Slim20

Wiz - this is the most obvious problem with the...

Wiz - this is the most obvious problem with the CC's attitude right now. It will become clear to you on reading the latest feedback questionnaire (which I'm guessing about 35% of members bother to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2005, 10:12
Replies: 39
Views: 5,731
Posted By Slim20

Scottie don't be naive! You don't think we'll get...

Scottie don't be naive! You don't think we'll get a vote on the loyalty bonus itself? Look at the pattern over the last 4 years. Every major lifestyle change has been voted through because it formed...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2005, 08:43
Replies: 39
Views: 5,731
Posted By Slim20

I'd like to see that one backed up with hard...

I'd like to see that one backed up with hard facts! 90 hours / 50 sectors a month speak for themselves. Pretty daft claim from a part-timer.

ghost - please note that

1) The loyalty bonus is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jun 2005, 20:06
Replies: 369
Views: 101,375
Posted By Slim20

Prop paul is also wrong. LPL has lost two...

Prop paul is also wrong. LPL has lost two captains and an SFO to Ryanair. Definitely more to follow - Ill be counting the EZY crew at the Ryanair roadshow at JLA in the near future!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jun 2005, 13:59
Replies: 20
Views: 4,184
Posted By Slim20

Stu - you are mistaken. the 900-hour rolling...

Stu - you are mistaken. the 900-hour rolling annual flying hour total has now been applicable to cabin crew for some time.

There have been ludicrous numbers of cabin crew "grounded" by being given...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jun 2005, 13:56
Replies: 277
Views: 57,092
Posted By Slim20

At the moment there is an early weekday EZY...

At the moment there is an early weekday EZY rotation of BFS and back twice. I think they will either chop one BFS trip and use it on the IBZ, with the weekend rotations taken from the loss of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jun 2005, 20:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,886
Posted By Slim20

Its probably because some beancounter has decided...

Its probably because some beancounter has decided that it is not in the mid-term benefit of the company to have more new entrant 737 pilots, as they can still keep 30% of the 737 crew moving round...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jun 2005, 20:26
Replies: 53
Views: 14,134
Posted By Slim20

This is a total crock of the proverbial. When...

This is a total crock of the proverbial. When they thought they could pick and choose their pilots it was "don't call us we'll call you - and it'll cost you £50". Now they are desperate again, losing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Apr 2005, 17:54
Replies: 148
Views: 39,395
Posted By Slim20

HZ123 Many people in our industry who are...

HZ123

Many people in our industry who are surrounded by those who think alike are convinced of their own superiority.

I can assure you that if BA are returning to profitability it is in spite...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Mar 2005, 18:36
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,858
Posted By Slim20

Yes, "Superman" just about sums it...

Yes, "Superman" just about sums it up.....
Forum: Questions
24th Mar 2005, 18:34
Replies: 19
Views: 1,999
Posted By Slim20

The B24 was notorious for its tricky handling...

The B24 was notorious for its tricky handling characteristics on takeoff and landing (in fact in any low-speed regime) due to its very long Davis wing section (long span, thick cross-section but...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
10th Mar 2005, 20:20
Replies: 96
Views: 26,764
Posted By Slim20

Where's Lord Flashhart when you need him?!!

Where's Lord Flashhart when you need him?!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2005, 10:53
Replies: 166
Views: 44,917
Posted By Slim20

This whole debate is laughable. Whether you...

This whole debate is laughable.

Whether you like Balpa or not, the Company was obliged to recognise Balpa as the sole negotiating body after pressure from the pilots.

Whatever you might think...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Feb 2005, 08:37
Replies: 38
Views: 11,627
Posted By Slim20

Jafo 33 Again, it depends on the base. LGW...

Jafo 33

Again, it depends on the base. LGW or BFS FOs will tell you to jump at it. LPL or LTN FOs will tell you to run, very fast, in the opposite direction.

If you have no ties, get in there,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Feb 2005, 08:24
Replies: 5
Views: 3,121
Posted By Slim20

For "pilot" obviously read "captain". In the...

For "pilot" obviously read "captain".

In the wide world of joe public, first and second officers are not "pilots". They are co-pilots, and are widely believed merely to provide secretarial and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2005, 10:21
Replies: 60
Views: 39,680
Posted By Slim20

I would say to everyone - get used to it. The...

I would say to everyone - get used to it. The Ryanairs and Easyjets of the world are driving down T&Cs for everyone.

Just a few years ago no airline was arrogant enough enough to ask anyone to pay...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Nov 2004, 17:47
Replies: 52
Views: 10,934
Posted By Slim20

You are discounting of course the ENORMOUS amount...

You are discounting of course the ENORMOUS amount of "faffing" that we have to endure from Manchester ATC who just try to keep LPL traffic away and get us out of their airspace asap...... If that...
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