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Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Jun 2004, 19:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By dickyflys

Expect nearly a 50% reduction in your take home...

Expect nearly a 50% reduction in your take home pay then!
Virgin love to tell you about the £5000 per year you will take home in additional allowances. Remember that these are provided for...
Forum: Questions
9th Jun 2004, 00:03
Replies: 6
Views: 2,452
Posted By dickyflys

I don't think it is wise to discuss hiding places...

I don't think it is wise to discuss hiding places near to flight decks on Aeroplanes guys!

Think first!
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th May 2004, 21:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,283
Posted By dickyflys

Oh get a life, all of you. It's a job and it's...

Oh get a life, all of you. It's a job and it's very sad if you are proud of your job and enjoy it because you get FREE FOOD!?! Are you serious? I'd rather eat at McDonalds and it's probably much...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Aug 2003, 09:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,671
Posted By dickyflys

The mumber of crew from day 1? Ermm count them on...

The mumber of crew from day 1? Ermm count them on one hand? Oh please, Virgin is known worldwide for being low paid, overworked and awful to work for. And the last few remaining from day 1 LOVE to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2003, 08:57
Replies: 24
Views: 5,329
Posted By dickyflys

Oh dear Southern Belle, falling for the Virgin...

Oh dear Southern Belle, falling for the Virgin spin again? I also work for Virgin and agree that the seat is again tacky and also flawed. It's all the same blurb that they gave the first time. That...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2003, 10:25
Replies: 88
Views: 18,407
Posted By dickyflys

As Virgin Atlantic have just had their 4th pay...

As Virgin Atlantic have just had their 4th pay offer rejected by BALPA, you way want to ask some Virgin pilots how low morale is at the moment. It couldn't get lower.

Meetings arranged for this...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Dec 2002, 08:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,937
Posted By dickyflys

There is a small amount of expansion, yes. 1...

There is a small amount of expansion, yes. 1 Flight a week to Tobago/Turks , 2 to Port Harcourt if it happens and the splitting of a 747 to 2 A340's to Washington. However, HUNDREDS of people have...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2002, 00:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,687
Posted By dickyflys

There really is no decision to be made. You...

There really is no decision to be made. You cannot join Virgin. The pay is low, the morale is lower, the fun has gone and everybody is looking elsewhere. So what the jets are big? You never get to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Nov 2002, 10:47
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By dickyflys

And you don't wonder why they need 500 crew? They...

And you don't wonder why they need 500 crew? They are so bad to work for, eveyrbody LEFT! Maybe it's the huge 3% pay rise! That should mean people don't have to live at home with Mum and Dad to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Nov 2002, 10:41
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By dickyflys

Virgin Atlantic sound good to work for? Don't go...

Virgin Atlantic sound good to work for? Don't go anywhere NEAR them! Does it not say everything when an airline that laid everybody off has to recruit in HUGE numbers? Hundreds have left recently,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Nov 2002, 13:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,106
Posted By dickyflys

There are now 2 in the fleet and a third is about...

There are now 2 in the fleet and a third is about to arrive. It is currently operating to Tokyo Narita and the odd NYC service, EWR or JFK. When the third arrives in the next week or two it will be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Nov 2002, 14:47
Replies: 41
Views: 9,511
Posted By dickyflys

Apply at your own risk! You have been warned from...

Apply at your own risk! You have been warned from the inside!
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2002, 14:49
Replies: 28
Views: 8,598
Posted By dickyflys

I agree, let's ignore 'it'! I feel so enlightened...

I agree, let's ignore 'it'! I feel so enlightened by him, I wish I could have had many years in the LH seat than my 17, then I would know that an airline has ticket agents and engineers he mentions....
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2002, 07:28
Replies: 28
Views: 8,598
Posted By dickyflys

Oh I see, 411A is just a wind up agent. I'm with...

Oh I see, 411A is just a wind up agent. I'm with it now.

Obviously one of these office people that think we go off on holiday each week with all of our mates and have a great time leaving them to...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Oct 2002, 14:37
Replies: 28
Views: 8,598
Posted By dickyflys

411A, how do you suggest we 'just do our jobs'...

411A, how do you suggest we 'just do our jobs' when the whole point of the thread is that we don't know when to turn up to 'just do our jobs'?

I am not married to my job and have no intention of...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Oct 2002, 12:24
Replies: 28
Views: 8,598
Posted By dickyflys

Another two of many more reasons to spread the...

Another two of many more reasons to spread the word that things aren't greener on the Virgin Atlantic side of the fence. Attend an interview, but you have been warned!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2002, 16:32
Replies: 31
Views: 8,117
Posted By dickyflys

I'm not cabin crew, sorry about that. You...

I'm not cabin crew, sorry about that.

You need a beer at the end of a 14 hour flight with an eight hour time change and your body completely upside down. Oh yeah, it's great fun! Party till you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Oct 2002, 15:47
Replies: 31
Views: 8,117
Posted By dickyflys

I came from a low cost small charter company, and...

I came from a low cost small charter company, and thougt the same as you. New Labour learnt all of it's spin from Virgin Atlantic, just remember that. Branson can sell **** to anybody. The free...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Oct 2002, 15:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,822
Posted By dickyflys

Its just a chat, but go at your peril!

Its just a chat, but go at your peril!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Oct 2002, 11:12
Replies: 31
Views: 8,117
Posted By dickyflys

You can bid for trips or days off, LUCK if you...

You can bid for trips or days off, LUCK if you get either. If you do, it will have standby somewhere before it that will ensure you don't do it anyway!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2002, 13:22
Replies: 31
Views: 8,117
Posted By dickyflys

Don't even go there! The grass is greener and all...

Don't even go there! The grass is greener and all that! I thought it was and it's NOT!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Sep 2002, 08:10
Replies: 49
Views: 12,951
Posted By dickyflys

I didn't leave CX for Virgin. I haven't heard...

I didn't leave CX for Virgin.
I haven't heard of ANYBODY coming back to Virgin from Easyjet.

Again, PLEASE all spread the word that Virgin is NOT the place to be anymore.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Sep 2002, 20:51
Replies: 49
Views: 12,951
Posted By dickyflys

The word to spread here guys is DON'T GO THERE! ...

The word to spread here guys is DON'T GO THERE!

Everything you ever heard about the grass being greener is proven at Virgin Atlantic.

If you do nothing else tomorrow, please help us all out in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Sep 2002, 13:41
Replies: 49
Views: 12,951
Posted By dickyflys

I don't know which airline crewrest works for but...

I don't know which airline crewrest works for but Virgin has gone RIGHT down!

I have worked there many years. The product is a disaster, IFE problems are correct. Morale couldn't be any lower with...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Jul 2002, 13:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By dickyflys

Ever so sorry I got the month wrong! Silly me. 3...

Ever so sorry I got the month wrong! Silly me. 3 courses a month is a lot of people needed for an airline that isn't expanding beyond a JFK in October. Flights are crew down in big numbers and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Jul 2002, 14:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By dickyflys

Yep, recruitment in huge numbers and management...

Yep, recruitment in huge numbers and management having to fly the line as juniors in August! Why?, it's crap here and everybody is off!

Don't bother!
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Jun 2002, 20:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By dickyflys

for info Virgin has NO increments to reward...

for info Virgin has NO increments to reward loyalty to service. An 18yr IFS earns the same as a new one!

Another policy to have you in and out of the company before you are 30!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jun 2002, 08:36
Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
Posted By dickyflys

You mean whatever you do, DONT APPLY TO VIRGIN!

You mean whatever you do, DONT APPLY TO VIRGIN!
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st May 2002, 15:13
Replies: 30
Views: 4,210
Posted By dickyflys

FCNK, well I think you hit the nail right on the...

FCNK, well I think you hit the nail right on the head. Virgin is an ODD place. Yes, the interviewers probably knew the boss VERY WELL! YUK, can you imagine? I even know who you are probably talking...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th May 2002, 22:01
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By dickyflys

I would second that! Don't plan on any of us...

I would second that! Don't plan on any of us being able to tell you much as they don't know their a*se from their elbows! However, as many are leaving and they are hundreds short, you will be all...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2002, 12:44
Replies: 30
Views: 4,210
Posted By dickyflys

High as a kite, Wouldn't you love to do a...

High as a kite,

Wouldn't you love to do a back to back at BA! You know that you get 139 pounds EXTRA on top of allowances to do them. As you do with a Miami and Vancouver, that is EXTRA to the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2002, 11:46
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By dickyflys

All confirmed, it's an ex Virgin classic with...

All confirmed, it's an ex Virgin classic with what was a new Interior a couple of years ago and it is flown by Virgin Atlantic flight and cabin crew.

!!!!
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th May 2002, 10:09
Replies: 30
Views: 4,210
Posted By dickyflys

Funnily enough, after writing my reply, I read in...

Funnily enough, after writing my reply, I read in the Daily Mirror that the cabin crew union within Virgin Atlantic, Cabin Crew 89, is planning Industrial action within the company, mentioning the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th May 2002, 05:30
Replies: 30
Views: 4,210
Posted By dickyflys

I've been at Virgin over 5 years and I have to...

I've been at Virgin over 5 years and I have to agree with Padder, quite spot on actually!

I am part time, so use the job for my own purposes, mainly to get a free trip to Abercrombie and Fitch...
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