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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Jan 2023, 07:37
Replies: 10
Views: 4,493
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

PM for you

PM for you
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Sep 2021, 15:38
Replies: 122
Views: 62,717
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Progress Wanchai, you give CX management too much...

Progress Wanchai, you give CX management too much credit. Never underestimate the stupidity of the FILTH. Driven by sociopathic zeal and greed, they’ll stop at nothing, even as the last funnel of the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jul 2021, 13:08
Replies: 268
Views: 168,271
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Aero Vodochody LOL. Definitely Andhe loved...

Aero Vodochody

LOL. Definitely Andhe loved showing photos of his F50 to potential “investors” in a savings scheme….
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jul 2021, 06:04
Replies: 268
Views: 168,271
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

The Concorde story is good, but the same...

The Concorde story is good, but the same individual would load up 5000 kg more fuel than CFP, bump the CI up to 500, and streak across the Pacific to LAX…

To catch the last LUV flight to his...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th May 2021, 13:21
Replies: 156
Views: 94,636
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Mike has passed on? How very sad. A good man,...

Mike has passed on? How very sad. A good man, raconteur extraordinaire and gift to all that knew him.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th May 2021, 12:59
Replies: 365
Views: 214,208
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

How much does she make? Good question. If she...

How much does she make? Good question. If she “promotes” specific consumer products, it’s a private deal - could be a lot, depending upon what she negotiated. From advert pushing, about $1000 per...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th May 2021, 04:48
Replies: 365
Views: 214,208
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Why does the Oliebol bother you so much? She’s...

Why does the Oliebol bother you so much? She’s figured out a way to monetize her profession and probably does quite well by it.

Wishing harm on someone is pretty low.

I don’t see half as much...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Dec 2020, 08:18
Replies: 30
Views: 19,819
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

wanna bet?

wanna bet?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Dec 2020, 00:25
Replies: 294
Views: 133,434
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

... and showing commercially sensitive cargo...

... and showing commercially sensitive cargo manifests to thousands on the Internet. Surely someone in CX "management" should give a crap and tell this attention hound to wind her neck in?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Nov 2020, 01:55
Replies: 25
Views: 12,419
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

I also think that pursuing their own EFB...

I also think that pursuing their own EFB development when an off the shelf iPad solution was available undoubtedly pressured Apple and Airbus into a better deal. At least $1 off each iPad. Maybe...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Nov 2020, 00:33
Replies: 25
Views: 12,419
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Installing Sw1Łe coffee machines - genius.

Installing Sw1Łe coffee machines - genius.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Nov 2020, 00:32
Replies: 25
Views: 12,419
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Removing the sandwiches from the simulators left...

Removing the sandwiches from the simulators left me in awe of their managerial acumen too.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Nov 2020, 00:30
Replies: 25
Views: 12,419
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

I'd have to say that denying staff travellers...

I'd have to say that denying staff travellers amenity kits was the one thing that saved CX back in the '90s. Bob N1ppere$$ was an unacknowledged genius.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Aug 2020, 15:22
Replies: 37
Views: 16,599
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Green...Cathay is on the cusp of furloughing...

Green...Cathay is on the cusp of furloughing hundreds of current aircrew, possibly as many as 1000. Cathay management has shredded all existing industrial agreements, a very bad sign, and bases...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Jun 2020, 04:21
Replies: 32
Views: 17,586
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Legend. Enjoy your days off Oggi. It’s been a...

Legend. Enjoy your days off Oggi. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege being a colleague and a student of yours.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2020, 14:10
Replies: 158
Views: 118,759
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

How about the SAA “fake licence “ holder who...

How about the SAA “fake licence “ holder who cheated on his exams, and went on to become Chief Of Standards?
Forum: African Aviation
19th Apr 2020, 03:57
Replies: 8
Views: 3,382
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

The arrogance of this letter astonishes me. ...

The arrogance of this letter astonishes me.

They've assessed themselves as ready for command, out of seniority and want to be retained despite their employer being on the ropes.

Additionally,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Mar 2020, 18:24
Replies: 65
Views: 46,187
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

With oil at $30-ish a barrel, I'm waiting with...

With oil at $30-ish a barrel, I'm waiting with baited breath for the announcement that Swires have hedged their fuel purchases for the next three years at $80/barrel. All to stabilise the business,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Mar 2020, 08:21
Replies: 19
Views: 6,566
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Not quite that scenario, but CX did hire DEC's...

Not quite that scenario, but CX did hire DEC's for the freighter (no money in freight) and tried to make FO's many many years senior to the "flotsam and jetsam" fly with them.

The resultant...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Feb 2020, 23:57
Replies: 98
Views: 121,911
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

amen A more corrupt, morally bankrupt bunch...

amen

A more corrupt, morally bankrupt bunch of inbred cretins you couldn’t dig out of a Tarantino movie.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Oct 2019, 21:11
Replies: 27
Views: 23,663
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

The P fund is neither held by, nor administered...

The P fund is neither held by, nor administered by Cathay
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Aug 2019, 07:08
Replies: 18
Views: 13,583
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

My condolences to Ken’s family. An absolute...

My condolences to Ken’s family. An absolute gentleman and a talented aviator that I was privileged to have flown with many times on the 744. Always ready with a smile and banter, he will be missed....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Jul 2019, 11:32
Replies: 84
Views: 53,779
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

The upgrade time from SO to JFO is currently...

The upgrade time from SO to JFO is currently about 4˝ years. It's projected to go to somewhere near 7 years.
The tranche of pilots resigning are primarily senior FO's with marketable hours. There...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jul 2019, 09:03
Replies: 84
Views: 53,779
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

As a matter of interest, how long did you wait? ...

As a matter of interest, how long did you wait?
Was that FO B747 to FO A50 or SO B747 to JFO A50?
Just curious. You don't need to be precise or disclose anything that you feel may compromise your...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jul 2019, 21:02
Replies: 84
Views: 53,779
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

is really the last thing that should concern you....

is really the last thing that should concern you.

The relationship between the whole company and flight crew is shockingly bad, where massive strategic missteps costing billions are habitually and...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jun 2019, 10:47
Replies: 383
Views: 520,028
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

And CX have refused to pay the first payment of...

And CX have refused to pay the first payment of HKD1. 2 billion (for the acquisition of HKE) as HKA have not yet disposed of the 747-400F acquired under "dubious circumstances".

Interesting times...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Jun 2019, 16:00
Replies: 29
Views: 26,775
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Cathay has approximately 3400 pilots

Cathay has approximately 3400 pilots
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th May 2019, 03:54
Replies: 9
Views: 6,514
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Parc will probably take a commission (from you, I...

Parc will probably take a commission (from you, I suspect) so I’d go to the CX Dragon recruitment websites directly.

I would suggest that you do your homework, beware the Dragon etc yada yada yada...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Apr 2019, 11:03
Replies: 22
Views: 17,454
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

To new joiners thinking about staying in HKG

Food for thought (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47777103)

This BBC article deals exactly with the pollution that plagues HKG every day of the year.

Pay attention to the part...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Feb 2019, 14:35
Replies: 40
Views: 44,413
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

No, he's obviously not saying you should stay...

No, he's obviously not saying you should stay away and wait for the tide to turn.
It will never turn (not in your favour, anyway)
The reality is
Low initial salary
Massive training bond...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Feb 2019, 14:33
Replies: 21
Views: 17,621
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

They’re fine when they’ve got a bit of time in...

They’re fine when they’ve got a bit of time in the seat.
We all had zero hours OAAT.
Couldnt agree more about the attitude. They’re the ones in the Wendy’s and FourBucks, doing crappy jobs to earn...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Jan 2019, 04:44
Replies: 59
Views: 24,105
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Is it possible that for the first time, the GC...

Is it possible that for the first time, the GC has referred the decision to the membership to soundly vote "no" instead of the usual impasse that CX management consistently blames on an obstructive,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Dec 2018, 00:18
Replies: 12
Views: 5,394
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Rest In Peace Brian. Tailwinds all the way...

Rest In Peace Brian. Tailwinds all the way friend.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Dec 2018, 04:28
Replies: 15
Views: 10,174
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Outright lie. Time from JFO upgrade to command...

Outright lie.
Time from JFO upgrade to command will be at least TWICE that, if not longer.
Joining to command calculated at somewhere from 15 years to 18 years. Cathay is shrinking, not growing,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Dec 2018, 01:41
Replies: 24
Views: 12,892
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

CX has become dysfunctional in every way. Swire...

CX has become dysfunctional in every way.
Swire (the principal shareholder) has a "management contract" (forced, not voluntary) in which they use CX and CX Dragon as a training ground for their...
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