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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Jul 2012, 15:11
Replies: 27
Views: 9,640
Posted By jethrobee

I've recently got back from a 2 day trip to Abu...

I've recently got back from a 2 day trip to Abu Dhabi, and I must say that the Etihad seats in Business Class were excellent - private and plenty of space to stow things.

I love the BA seats,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Aug 2011, 21:41
Replies: 158
Views: 45,210
Posted By jethrobee

You might also want to file a claim on the travel...

You might also want to file a claim on the travel insurance and get them to chase the airline on your behalf.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd May 2011, 13:49
Replies: 52
Views: 10,860
Posted By jethrobee

Its nice to hear something positive about BA, I...

Its nice to hear something positive about BA, I would suggest that you do something that I always take the time to do, and fill in the form on the BA website to pass the compliment back.

Its...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Dec 2010, 21:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By jethrobee

Others must be doing the same, im one of the two...

Others must be doing the same, im one of the two tomorrow.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Dec 2010, 21:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By jethrobee

Was on a Business Class ticket, they transferred...

Was on a Business Class ticket, they transferred me free of charge!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Dec 2010, 21:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By jethrobee

Stuck in North America, quick tip

Hi Folks,

I am currently stuck in Boston, flights cancelled and the alternatives for the next few days are pretty much full.

I just wanted to share a tip for anyone else who HAS to get back...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Dec 2010, 17:24
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,288
Posted By jethrobee

Mr87, the ballot finishes on the 21st, but I am...

Mr87, the ballot finishes on the 21st, but I am not sure how long it would take them to count up the votes and verify them.

I would expect that the result would take some days to be announced...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Dec 2010, 16:13
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,288
Posted By jethrobee

I'm sure that if you produce a valid sick note...

I'm sure that if you produce a valid sick note during the days on the strike the airline would not take disciplinary action.

Airline crews have a higher sick rate than most professions, because...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Nov 2010, 15:29
Replies: 26
Views: 4,757
Posted By jethrobee

Flying through T5 on Sunday the transit was...

Flying through T5 on Sunday the transit was pretty smooth.

Inbound and outbound PAX ARE kept separately from each other, you have to go through transit security to get back to the retail area....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Oct 2010, 16:56
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By jethrobee

So, if I don't take the 4th leg BA will refuse to...

So, if I don't take the 4th leg BA will refuse to carry me in the future? Guess I wont make my 12 year as a gold exec :)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Oct 2010, 13:36
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By jethrobee

Main reason is that my return from AMS was...

Main reason is that my return from AMS was scheduled for the Monday when I now need to get to BOS.

My options were :-

1) pay to change the AMS return date, and then book from LHR -> BOS
2)...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Oct 2010, 19:16
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By jethrobee

BA What if I fly 3 out of 4 legs?

Hi,

I have a quick question, I am over in Holland at the start of the week, and shortly I am going from AMS via LHR to BOS with BA, I live in London, but the return journey is back to AMS via LHR....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Aug 2010, 01:46
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,448
Posted By jethrobee

on another note, and I am in no way having a go...

on another note, and I am in no way having a go at a person I dont know, but how is it that the cabin crew can be properly represented by someone who now doesnt work for the airline.

Surely the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Aug 2010, 01:44
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,448
Posted By jethrobee

I am flying home from North America on the...

I am flying home from North America on the weekend, i'm now worried if it is safe on the BA plane to close the blinds, there must be some safety issue if the cabin crew need a health and safety check...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Jun 2010, 12:50
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

I find it quite worrying and I think a massive...

I find it quite worrying and I think a massive Bassa own goal with the Jayne story in the Mirror.

Bassa campaigned about safety, and used this as a way to scare people about the ability of the VCC...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th May 2010, 08:34
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

One question I have, the dispute now appears to...

One question I have, the dispute now appears to be about the non-contractual staff travel benefit, with various people on the other crew forum complaining that it is a vital benefit to getting to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th May 2010, 20:50
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

HI Baggers, I was in a similar situation last...

HI Baggers,
I was in a similar situation last strike, I am not allowing myself to go back to BA before this debacle is sorted out, I cant put my own business and my customers at risk because of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th May 2010, 17:23
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

The funny thing here is Mr Walsh definitely hasnt...

The funny thing here is Mr Walsh definitely hasnt lied, but then according to Mr Holley nor is he.....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th May 2010, 15:49
Replies: 0
Views: 603
Posted By jethrobee

Alitalia Volare Al Top Promotion

Hi Folks,
I remember back last year alitalia were running a campaign to give their gold card to frequent flyers of other airlines, I joined their program printed and faxed the form back but I havent...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th May 2010, 18:59
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

I think 20 day strike is just unbelievable after...

I think 20 day strike is just unbelievable after the mess that was the 12 day's of Christmas, how can the unite union not expect the company to go back to court and succeed in blocking this action.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th May 2010, 11:37
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

Just seen on the BBC news site that BASSA rep...

Just seen on the BBC news site that BASSA rep Duncan Holley has been fired for gross misconduct.

I wonder if this is a flex of muscle by BA before the vote is closed......
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 21:13
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

@alpineskier I am not being trying to be over...

@alpineskier I am not being trying to be over complicated in my use of language, there is a process that any business has to go through to sack anyone, as an employer you cant just rock up for work...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 19:26
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

The difficult part is managing these people out...

The difficult part is managing these people out of the business, im sure it would just cause more strikes and kill the company if they tried, so I guess for the airline it must be cheaper just to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 19:16
Replies: 21
Views: 2,350
Posted By jethrobee

The cockroach was coming out of the USA, from...

The cockroach was coming out of the USA, from Atlanta to London.

I certainly didn't partake of any further food on that flight, and to be fair it was long time ago... nearly 10 years.......
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 14:35
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

I must admit, I am more than a little suspicious...

I must admit, I am more than a little suspicious about the "long time reader, first time poster"'s post....

Perhaps its another attempt at rabble rousing by the reps, its not our fault you are in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 14:19
Replies: 21
Views: 2,350
Posted By jethrobee

I am in the USA right now, and have been a BA...

I am in the USA right now, and have been a BA long haul customers for many years, using them over any other. With all the strike nonsense going on, I have started using other carriers, this time...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Apr 2010, 19:53
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

I may sound like I am supporting the CC here, but...

I may sound like I am supporting the CC here, but you do have to ask whether the union actually asked any working crew....

I just think it goes from bad to worse, what will it take for the average...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Apr 2010, 13:18
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

Miss M, I see your point about CC being treated...

Miss M, I see your point about CC being treated differently, but surely that is because you are the only group in BA who have not yet negotiated a settlement.

IMHO Mr Walsh has backed himself into...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2010, 07:40
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

How can they legally strike about the imposition...

How can they legally strike about the imposition when the court ruled that it wasnt imposition?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2010, 07:38
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

That probably explains the low strike rates at...

That probably explains the low strike rates at LGW.

I can't believe that the union would not think that adopting different T&C's for a subset of crew might come back to bite them in the bum in the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2010, 20:10
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

I think being taxed 59% is outrageous, even as a...

I think being taxed 59% is outrageous, even as a benefit in kind your tax rate is lower. I am surprised Gordon Brown et al havent found a way of taxing staff travel for you to really get his pound of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2010, 19:15
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

I think that is great news Two-Tone, I really...

I think that is great news Two-Tone, I really hope that BA emerge from this to be the strong airline with the great quality that we all used to know and love.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2010, 17:50
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

well, i agree, short term prices airlines are...

well, i agree, short term prices airlines are based on loadings, I have been traveling plenty to realise that.

However, the same flights are available using some of my miles for free, so that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2010, 14:50
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,480
Posted By jethrobee

I need to book another trip to the USA (Boston),...

I need to book another trip to the USA (Boston), in addition to the several long haul business class I have recently booked by other carriers due to the strike. These include trips to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Mar 2010, 19:51
Replies: 40
Views: 6,132
Posted By jethrobee

F3G you are so unlucky with BA, in the thousands...

F3G you are so unlucky with BA, in the thousands of flights I have booked with them over the years the only problems I have had have been caused by industrial action!

The main reason I have just...
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