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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Mar 2011, 09:47
Replies: 1,094
Views: 166,560
Posted By bealine

Whilst I see where you're coming from, I don't...

Whilst I see where you're coming from, I don't agree that all of BASSA's followers were necessarily foolish or stupid or deserving of the sack - misguided perhaps.

I am still of the opinion that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Mar 2011, 08:32
Replies: 1,094
Views: 166,560
Posted By bealine

I am of the same opinion. To be honest, I don't...

I am of the same opinion. To be honest, I don't even think the 90 day option will be exercised - the company could have done this ages ago.

British Airways, the company, strives to be a fair...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Mar 2011, 10:36
Replies: 1,094
Views: 166,560
Posted By bealine

Thanks for the explanation Entaxei. As a Trade...

Thanks for the explanation Entaxei. As a Trade Union member of another union, I was at a loss to understand how BASSA, as a branch of UNITE, could reject a recommendation from Tony Woodley.

I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Mar 2011, 10:29
Replies: 68
Views: 11,695
Posted By bealine

I have tried to answer this thread civilly, but I...

I have tried to answer this thread civilly, but I am finding it ever more difficult. If you only knew it, you have far more "freedom" to engage in this highly intrusive and invasive hobby in the UK...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Mar 2011, 07:26
Replies: 68
Views: 11,695
Posted By bealine

Quite........but let's turn the discussion around...

Quite........but let's turn the discussion around for a minute.

1. In the UK, airports and railway stations are at a "Severe Alert State", meaning that a terrorist attack is highly likely. ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Mar 2011, 19:18
Replies: 40
Views: 7,141
Posted By bealine

At the time, the Security Alert state was...

At the time, the Security Alert state was "Severe" - indicating a terrorist threat against Britain was likely. As part of the "severe" state, BAA Security staff are under strict instructions from...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Mar 2011, 18:26
Replies: 68
Views: 11,695
Posted By bealine

That's fine. If you enjoy taking transport...

That's fine. If you enjoy taking transport related photographs, there really is nothing stopping you from obtaining the necessary permission:

BAA Heathrow: FAQs: Filming, photography and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2011, 17:53
Replies: 40
Views: 7,141
Posted By bealine

............too late, already happened! Within...

............too late, already happened! Within a few days of Terminal 5 opening, one of our staff members was stripped down to her titties. She called for one of the BAA managers, and for one of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2011, 15:50
Replies: 79
Views: 30,265
Posted By bealine

No excuses for violence - ever! Totally bad...

No excuses for violence - ever! Totally bad form!

Love 'em or hate 'em, everyone is well aware of their reputation for Ryanair's ruthlessness when it comes to excess baggage. Read the T&C's...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2011, 15:33
Replies: 40
Views: 7,141
Posted By bealine

I do believe it, for the story is, indeed,...

I do believe it, for the story is, indeed, perfectly possible. If there was something which alerted security (eg an unreconciled activation of the security arch) or metal inserts fitted to the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2011, 15:12
Replies: 68
Views: 11,695
Posted By bealine

As has already been stated, the legal side of...

As has already been stated, the legal side of things is covered by the passengers' acceptance of the "Terms and Conditions" at the time the booking is accepted. If you fail to read the small print,...
Forum: Questions
17th Apr 2010, 13:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By bealine

Volcanic Ash - Low Altitude Aircraft?

A thought struck me this morning as I watched the Thames Valley Police helicopter patrol the M4 corridor, probably hunting the cash cow - the odd speeding motorist - and a thought struck me.

How...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Apr 2010, 18:09
Replies: 34
Views: 4,779
Posted By bealine

Dunno about charters, but on full service...

Dunno about charters, but on full service carriers, I get my blanket and goodies out of the plastic bag very carefully (so that the bag doesn't rip to pieces) and I use the evil polythene wrapper for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Mar 2010, 04:38
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,766
Posted By bealine

That's not going to happen. In addition to...

That's not going to happen.

In addition to the cabin crew who are flying, BA has trained 1000 volunteers as temporary crew and has launched another request internally for more volunteers.

Once...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Mar 2010, 04:24
Replies: 40
Views: 6,135
Posted By bealine

Now I know this is taking the mickey!

Now I know this is taking the mickey!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Mar 2010, 22:51
Replies: 40
Views: 6,135
Posted By bealine

Please divulge what private company out there, in...

Please divulge what private company out there, in any field, achieves this?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Mar 2010, 11:25
Replies: 40
Views: 6,135
Posted By bealine

I dislike the reference to "Ground Service" as,...

I dislike the reference to "Ground Service" as, in aviation circles, that usually encompasses baggage handling and delivery, passenger boarding and coach operations, tugs, ground power, aircraft...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Mar 2010, 11:29
Replies: 2,265
Views: 356,022
Posted By bealine

I can't even be bothered to respond. God...

I can't even be bothered to respond.

God help all of us at BA, for it won't be the same company that emerges after the dispute, that's for certain!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Mar 2010, 23:23
Replies: 34
Views: 10,066
Posted By bealine

Fire is almost anyone's worst nightmare whether...

Fire is almost anyone's worst nightmare whether in an aeroplane, a ship, a vehicle or a building!

Indeed, aeroplane engine fires and a remote way of extinguishing them made "Graviner" a very...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Mar 2010, 23:51
Replies: 34
Views: 10,066
Posted By bealine

As a member of ground staff, I was standing by...

As a member of ground staff, I was standing by one of our GB Airways Boeing 737's (was it really a long time ago!) idly watching the passengers disembarking when I noticed that the window immediately...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Feb 2010, 14:40
Replies: 37
Views: 4,461
Posted By bealine

Ah! The reason so many of us airline employees...

Ah! The reason so many of us airline employees can't be bothered with passenger forums.

Why are you unable to discuss anything in a mature and intelligent manner?

Making a statement negating...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Feb 2010, 13:08
Replies: 37
Views: 4,461
Posted By bealine

It is a dilemna. However, MOL and "Wee Willie"...

It is a dilemna. However, MOL and "Wee Willie" know only too well that all it took to drive PanAm under was the downing of one aeroplane. One BA or one Ryanair aircraft brought down by terrorism...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Feb 2010, 11:09
Replies: 37
Views: 4,461
Posted By bealine

Sorry, I am not a legal expert, but having asked...

Sorry, I am not a legal expert, but having asked a similar question before concerning Airport Security's powers, this is basically the response I got:

1. When you purchase an airline ticket, you...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Feb 2010, 10:55
Replies: 219
Views: 30,677
Posted By bealine

Presumably, the Senior Manager is either Martin...

Presumably, the Senior Manager is either Martin Broughton, Willie Walsh or Keith Williams?

........... unless you're a BA employee, you're unlikely to know any of the others!

There is no...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Jan 2010, 11:57
Replies: 3,879
Views: 579,992
Posted By bealine

No probs! :ok: To clarify a bit further,...

No probs! :ok:

To clarify a bit further, you see, regardless of whether or not we agree 100% with BASSA or not, one thing we are all in unanimous agreement about is that any significant changes...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Jan 2010, 11:10
Replies: 3,879
Views: 579,992
Posted By bealine

It is a polite request from our GMB and UNITE...

It is a polite request from our GMB and UNITE representatives for clerical, ground or ramp members not to join the volunteers, thereby undermining our cabin crew colleagues.

Thanks, m4rx. I...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Jan 2010, 09:34
Replies: 3,879
Views: 579,992
Posted By bealine

A Humble Request to BA Cabin Crew Please!

Yesterday,may colleagues and I were treated in a very hostile manner by a certain Cabin Services Director (who shall remain nameless). My colleagues wanted to report him, but I talked them out of...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Dec 2009, 16:08
Replies: 3,879
Views: 579,992
Posted By bealine

I just wish everyone would just agree: The...

I just wish everyone would just agree:

The whole world of aviation - not just British Airways - has changed, thanks largely to the Low-Cost, Low-Regulated, non-IATA airlines, who only got where...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2009, 09:41
Replies: 364
Views: 69,484
Posted By bealine

The press release didn't give any delivery date -...

The press release didn't give any delivery date - the aviation press speculated 2010 based on Airbus' ability to deliver.

As we all know, the delivery of the first Airbus slipped and slipped so...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2009, 07:12
Replies: 364
Views: 69,484
Posted By bealine

Correct. There were rumours that delivery had...

Correct. There were rumours that delivery had been put back because of the recession, but we are being told to expect delivery of the first A380's in 2012 and further A380's and Boeing Dreamliners...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2009, 19:07
Replies: 72
Views: 10,301
Posted By bealine

Sorry FTG - I think you have been out of Great...

Sorry FTG - I think you have been out of Great Britain for too long!

A knight is never addressed as plain "sir" - at the first introduction, he is addressed as "My Lord" or "Milord" and any...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2009, 14:56
Replies: 364
Views: 69,484
Posted By bealine

That is a bit of a red herring. There are...

That is a bit of a red herring. There are Airbus A380 aircraft on order to replace the 747's. The A380's can carry almost twice the passengers for half the cost!

There are also Boeing...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2009, 14:51
Replies: 72
Views: 10,301
Posted By bealine

I'm afraid being called "sir", or an employer who...

I'm afraid being called "sir", or an employer who wants me to call somebody "sir" is something I find particularly objectionable.

A subject of Great Britain is only entitled to be addressed as...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2009, 07:10
Replies: 57
Views: 6,869
Posted By bealine

Sorry BAOREY - I had no intention of causing...

Sorry BAOREY - I had no intention of causing upset to anyone, and having re-read my post, it was conveying a message that I didn't intend.

I have deleted it pending a re-think!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2009, 07:00
Replies: 47
Views: 4,354
Posted By bealine

I will apologise for my comment on both EZY and...

I will apologise for my comment on both EZY and FR - it was based upon their reputation over 5 years ago. For the record, I have flown on FR and they did exactly what they said they would at the...
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