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Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2007, 21:09
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,383
Posted By Egg Mayo

Just to say I think there maybe 'performance...

Just to say I think there maybe 'performance issues' within certain groups within BA Cabin Crew. I tend to agree with PalmTree. It seems to be custom and practice that on long haul routes, the food...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Sep 2003, 04:21
Replies: 61
Views: 14,125
Posted By Egg Mayo

"pay your employees a living wage. they wont need...

"pay your employees a living wage. they wont need to steal from you".

Er no. If you don't like the job and rate, either like it, lump it or leave. It's theft pure and simple, irrespective of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2003, 03:09
Replies: 120
Views: 26,967
Posted By Egg Mayo

Gaza - Thanks for the reply. The little grey...

Gaza - Thanks for the reply. The little grey cells weren't working too hard the other evening!
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Sep 2003, 01:52
Replies: 120
Views: 26,967
Posted By Egg Mayo

What if the F/E's decided to simply 'down tools'?...

What if the F/E's decided to simply 'down tools'? I'm aware it probably illegal but what would be the consequences?
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Sep 2003, 06:27
Replies: 120
Views: 26,967
Posted By Egg Mayo

The question seems to be, is it their fault or...

The question seems to be, is it their fault or BA's that they are 'stuck in a corner' with no-where to go?

Should they have had they're eyes open and jumped ship while the going was good, (i.e....
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Sep 2003, 06:14
Replies: 34
Views: 6,559
Posted By Egg Mayo

"Sounds like they're a bunch of greedy, whining d...

"Sounds like they're a bunch of greedy, whining d cks who need to join the real world...."

A tad harsh. I think if you ask any BA engineer, there has always been a 'them and us' culture at BA...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2003, 04:45
Replies: 22
Views: 3,852
Posted By Egg Mayo

Red face I'm probably stating the obivous but as a punter...

I'm probably stating the obivous but as a punter I actually don't find this latest attempt by Big Airline to beef up security very reassuring. If the risk (inferred) of being shot out the sky are...
Forum: Questions
5th Sep 2003, 04:36
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By Egg Mayo

Concorde Farewell Tour

Has anyone got any firm details on this one, please? Heard various rumours; know the cities where its supposed to be going, e.g. Brum, but I would like some timings.

Just so I can get my white...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2003, 03:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,832
Posted By Egg Mayo

Volume - I think you are correct. Next question,...

Volume - I think you are correct. Next question, why did it vent? Presumably just some excess?
Forum: Tech Log
13th Aug 2003, 03:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,832
Posted By Egg Mayo

Concorde - Rear End Gas?

Strange one this. A few years back, while observing a Concorde take-off, just before the take-off roll commenced, I saw a white/grey mist being vented from the rear of the tail.

Note, it was a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th May 2003, 02:18
Replies: 6
Views: 901
Posted By Egg Mayo

Thought I'd wade into this one being a bit of a...

Thought I'd wade into this one being a bit of a NYC route user.

a) Had a good friend travel CO from LGW and thought they were pretty awful. I think what upset him was the 50p nominal charge for...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2003, 20:03
Replies: 42
Views: 11,545
Posted By Egg Mayo

I'll just add that the boys in blue, BAA 'yellow...

I'll just add that the boys in blue, BAA 'yellow van man' and BAA security do come past frequently around the perimeter and that point. You're more likely to see a British Bobby at LHR than the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2003, 10:13
Replies: 42
Views: 11,545
Posted By Egg Mayo

I actually started a thread regarding this topic...

I actually started a thread regarding this topic on the 'aircrew misc' part of the site. I wouldn't say the person was 'stupid' but I wouldn't be surprised if it later transpires that the individual...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2003, 19:08
Replies: 35
Views: 5,366
Posted By Egg Mayo

All I can say is "wheres my shovel!". as for...

All I can say is "wheres my shovel!".

as for the plumbers. Apparently £75K and above is possible but you've really got to work all hours etc, assuming your not over-charging!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Jan 2003, 19:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,076
Posted By Egg Mayo

BA287 Aborted Take Off

Starting this one here as it isn't really isn't a major news item.

I heard that a BA B747-436 (ops BA287) aborted take off today due a person climbing up into the undercarriage. This person was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2002, 19:06
Replies: 8
Views: 911
Posted By Egg Mayo

LHR Standing Renumbering

I've heard on the grape-vine that the stands at LHR are going to be rumbered in the new year. Any truth in this rumour? Apparently its a pre-cursor for something else.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2002, 18:20
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By Egg Mayo

Er 18 Wheeler, the 'words of wisdom' were...

Er 18 Wheeler, the 'words of wisdom' were actually uttered by a member of the Press in President Bush's entourage.

I think the mere mention of the word 'Press', clarifies the position!

But...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2002, 19:11
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By Egg Mayo

B747/E4 Climb Parameters

During a documentary broadcast on BBC 2 (UK) on 1 September 2002 on 9/11, some members of the Press travelling with President Bush that day commented that the E4 take off and climb was almost...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Aug 2002, 20:26
Replies: 30
Views: 2,695
Posted By Egg Mayo

With regard to Continental, a friend of mine...

With regard to Continental, a friend of mine travelled LGW to Newark during 1999 in Tourist and was allegedly charged fifty pence to hire the inflight headphones! The policy might have changed. ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Aug 2002, 19:55
Replies: 27
Views: 2,660
Posted By Egg Mayo

Hand Solo I agree - BA staff do a great job...

Hand Solo

I agree - BA staff do a great job in difficult circumstances. Sadly, I suspect that I'll be old and grey before T5 is completed!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Aug 2002, 12:15
Replies: 27
Views: 2,660
Posted By Egg Mayo

The problem is bealine, LHR isn't much better!! ...

The problem is bealine, LHR isn't much better!!

Terminal One is an absolute disgrace. Anyone arriving into LHR T1. will note the poor decor, (dark green!) lack of air-conditioning in baggage...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Aug 2002, 11:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By Egg Mayo

Bealine - thanks for your comments. The...

Bealine - thanks for your comments.

The whole problem with whacking the schedules on the internet and disposing of the paper led timetable is that the punter, like me, has to adapt the supplier's...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2002, 19:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By Egg Mayo

Question: has the removal of the paper timetable...

Question: has the removal of the paper timetable been counter productive? Surely most punters find it quicker to flick through a timetable booklet without the hassle of getting a dial up connection...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Mar 2002, 23:43
Replies: 21
Views: 1,597
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post When someone mentions "Baby!", as in "BMI Baby!",...

When someone mentions "Baby!", as in "BMI Baby!", I half expect Austin Powers to emerge...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2001, 00:13
Replies: 52
Views: 5,487
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post Simple; its naff and a intelligent child of five...

Simple; its naff and a intelligent child of five could have done better rather than the overpaid graphic designer and associated consultancy.

True, a lot of punters couldn't give a hoot about the...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Dec 2001, 00:00
Replies: 46
Views: 3,934
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post t'aint natural Many thanks. I do believe...

t'aint natural

Many thanks. I do believe that the argument I outlined above was first made by Richard Branson!
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Dec 2001, 01:49
Replies: 46
Views: 3,934
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post I must confess the "slot politics" aren't my...

I must confess the "slot politics" aren't my strong point, but I'm going to stick my neck out to a degree.

Wasn't there an argument sometime ago that BA didn't actually own their slots at LHR as...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2001, 00:22
Replies: 25
Views: 1,870
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post Hold on, a few washbags ain't going to save that...

Hold on, a few washbags ain't going to save that much, is it? BA used to pour thousands of pounds of "poor" wine down the drain down the drain as it didn't taste "quite right" at 35,000 feet. No...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2001, 23:33
Replies: 65
Views: 6,391
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post I'm itching to know about this "shed thing and...

I'm itching to know about this "shed thing and WH". It wouldn't be a spurious connection with the inhabitants of Manchester per chance, as it does the daily JFK-MAN route? :rolleyes:
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2001, 01:33
Replies: 32
Views: 2,053
Posted By Egg Mayo

Red face Please ignore - too tired and too muddled! [...

Please ignore - too tired and too muddled!

[ 10 December 2001: Message edited by: Egg Mayo ]
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2001, 18:06
Replies: 25
Views: 1,912
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post Got to agree with Human Factor; if your BA...

Got to agree with Human Factor; if your BA aircraft catches a cold at LHR, a bit of switching occurs but its a bit tricky down the line.

My personal take on this is Easyjet is for punters who want...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2001, 23:33
Replies: 48
Views: 3,637
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post As an "outsider" looking in I always thought that...

As an "outsider" looking in I always thought that the "CSD issue" optimized what was wrong with BA; too many Chiefs, not enough Indians. Poor analogy I know, but following on from a previous...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2001, 23:00
Replies: 36
Views: 2,119
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post No one has mentioned white collar staff in the...

No one has mentioned white collar staff in the likely cull. Would any one care to speculate or this like a red rag to a bull?
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Sep 2001, 22:17
Replies: 68
Views: 9,536
Posted By Egg Mayo

Post This post may be slightly inappropriate for this...

This post may be slightly inappropriate for this particular thread. If it is, I'll edit if required, but here goes.

The programme touched upon the fact BA fitted the "deflector" across the main...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Aug 2001, 00:02
Replies: 42
Views: 2,409
Posted By Egg Mayo

Arrow I'm with Land After on this one. If your going to...

I'm with Land After on this one. If your going to dish out a cheap roll and an awful cup of tea and still charge air-fares at "pre-deli-bag" prices, then you've got every entitlement to have a moan....
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