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Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Oct 2010, 11:59
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,468
Posted By 52049er

...so in plain english; 1) You are on a new...

...so in plain english;

1) You are on a new & different contract to existing crew.

2) If your T&C's change we will let you know.

Where does it say one is banned from joining a union?
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Oct 2010, 14:13
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,468
Posted By 52049er

MissM - I'm keen to avoid the all-too-frequent...

MissM - I'm keen to avoid the all-too-frequent ganging up on supporters of one side of this dispute - but...



Why should you have control of MF? You, me and all the rest of our colleagues are...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Oct 2010, 09:15
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,468
Posted By 52049er

Slidebustle - I agree that MF pay isn't...

Slidebustle - I agree that MF pay isn't stratospheric, but why then has BA had no problems with filling the vacancies with high quality (I had the pleasure of meeting some of them a couple of weeks...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Sep 2010, 19:52
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

Dave - no question of tampering at all. All word...

Dave - no question of tampering at all. All word of mouth so take it however you see fit, but thought it was worth passing on as interesting how others were seeing the xxxx tags.
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Sep 2010, 19:24
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

I took it (from a very friendly chat) that it was...

I took it (from a very friendly chat) that it was a case of xxxx bags perhaps not being handled with the usual TLC, rather than going missing, which as you say is more difficult at T5 than before!
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Sep 2010, 17:23
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

Unsurprisingly, I hear, the XXXX baggage labels...

Unsurprisingly, I hear, the XXXX baggage labels may be attracting the wrong sort of attention from colleagues on the ground who were not impressed with some of the Bedford FC chants.....:hmm:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Sep 2010, 16:33
Replies: 51
Views: 18,586
Posted By 52049er

SOP You can probably work on 10+ reports a...

SOP

You can probably work on 10+ reports a month as a junior SH. I commute from the top end of the M40 and its a fairly easy drive (<1hr30 to the car park).

Of course that would be for a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2010, 18:52
Replies: 23
Views: 17,787
Posted By 52049er

RegDep - correct! Redmist, Warmtoast - thank...

RegDep - correct!

Redmist, Warmtoast - thank you. Thats the info I was after. Funny thing is, I was brought up in the area as a plane mad kid and only found out about the crash site on my last...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2010, 08:38
Replies: 270
Views: 88,128
Posted By 52049er

No procedure in aviation (411A's personal SOP's...

No procedure in aviation (411A's personal SOP's excepted of course) are perfect. However, to think that any of BA's are implemented on some personal whim or preference misses the point completely.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Aug 2010, 09:55
Replies: 23
Views: 17,787
Posted By 52049er

Thanks O-D. My first post was not the...

Thanks O-D.

My first post was not the clearest! I've seen the crater in the ground (still fenced off today) - but the debate was over the type of a/c. Some say it was a Bucc, others that it was a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Aug 2010, 15:23
Replies: 23
Views: 17,787
Posted By 52049er

Prototype Bucc crash, New Forest 1959

Hi all

Just wondered if anyone had any further information (especially the exact crash site) for Buccaneer XK490 that crashed near Lyndhurst in 1959? It was on a test flight from Boscombe Down and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Aug 2010, 12:42
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

In the interests of fairness, whoever produced...

In the interests of fairness, whoever produced this obviously fake and tasteless parody of a Union information leaflet should face the same consequences as the maker of the equally ridiculous Scabbin...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Aug 2010, 15:52
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

BA Ground Staff Deal ready...

Looks like another (the final excepting the Muppet Show?) part of BA has managed to reach a negotiated settlement..

The Independent...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Aug 2010, 13:56
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

Can I appeal to you HV to confirm if it is you or...

Can I appeal to you HV to confirm if it is you or your wife that is crew?
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Jul 2010, 19:52
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

Oversight. Of the most important change to...

Oversight.

Of the most important change to members T&C's in years. A change that could make the impositions of last summer pale into insignificance....and they forgot to ask you about it.

Now...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jul 2010, 10:03
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

It's really, really not a good idea to try and...

It's really, really not a good idea to try and argue that other areas of BA haven't had their share of pain. All it does is emphasise how far from the real BA world you are.

Why do you think gate...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jun 2010, 08:46
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,982
Posted By 52049er

There are some very simple reasons why the...

There are some very simple reasons why the company is looking for VCC from abroad - and none of them is to do with a lack of volunteers from the UK.

On a recent trip our VCC member usually worked...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jun 2010, 08:30
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,988
Posted By 52049er

NS - Noones contract has a 'guarantee' in it....

NS - Noones contract has a 'guarantee' in it. It's a nonsense. What if I had a guarantee in my contract that I would have 3 pilots on an LA trip and Mr Boeing came up with an aircraft that flew it in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jun 2010, 08:13
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,988
Posted By 52049er

Dave3. Thanks for continuing the debate ... Just...

Dave3. Thanks for continuing the debate ... Just 2 quick points...

1) ' I feel sad for the poor customer at the back of club who constantly waits forever untill the food/ drink or arrives.' - why...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd May 2010, 07:20
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,988
Posted By 52049er

The usual scaremongering nonsense from BASSA. ...

The usual scaremongering nonsense from BASSA.

Its actually called Project Sirius and is just one of a number of company investigations into better use of resources (Oooooo how dare the company...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th May 2010, 08:20
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,988
Posted By 52049er

I normally wouldn't reply to individuals on here...

I normally wouldn't reply to individuals on here but Fume Events ideas are interesting as I had the same argument downroute with a striker.

The FC volunteers did not prolong the dispute. Approx 50...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Mar 2010, 12:17
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

Just one final word about the 'volunteers' - dong...

Just one final word about the 'volunteers' - dong forget that a pilot whose trip was cancelled as a result of the strike would lose their allowances of maybe £300.

Given as that quite a few FO's...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Mar 2010, 14:49
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

The ONLY game in town over the last year has been...

The ONLY game in town over the last year has been New Fleet. Once that is in place the old contract CC will become more and more marginalised.

Any new routes/types of business the company wishes...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Mar 2010, 12:27
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

As predicted on this thread many moons ago - its...

As predicted on this thread many moons ago - its the internal Unite politics that have left the Crew high & dry. According to WW, Derek Simpson (joint Unite leader) asked for a 3 week extension to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Mar 2010, 11:49
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

Nope, sorry Clown. I've looked at the company's...

Nope, sorry Clown. I've looked at the company's position in the marketplace/economy, looked at what working for anyone else would look like and decided that I should take a £5000 pay cut and some...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Mar 2010, 19:05
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

Tomkins - The same share deal was also available...

Tomkins - The same share deal was also available to BASSA last summer.

Very roughly the share deal would give out (to me) about £1500 of shares if the company makes a 10% profit margin. (Its...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Feb 2010, 14:13
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

They have an industrial agreement to have a 2 1/2...

They have an industrial agreement to have a 2 1/2 hour minimum turnaround at main base (LHR). This goes back to the days of long coach journeys to canteens to ensure a hot meal could be taken during...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Feb 2010, 23:33
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

Am I alone in my incredulity at the Unions...

Am I alone in my incredulity at the Unions position.

The reason for the strike is given as BA's imposition of new complements. A High Court Judge decided that the reason BA imposed was the Union's...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Feb 2010, 16:26
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

Sussex2 - its not reporting for duty that needs...

Sussex2 - its not reporting for duty that needs the flexibility - its going home after. At present it is perfectly feasible to book a standby on a flight leaving say 90 minutes after scheduled...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Feb 2010, 19:07
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

The point is, at the moment you earn (say) £1000...

The point is, at the moment you earn (say) £1000 a month in variable pay on SH from doing 4 DME's, 4 3-sector days, 4 2-sector days and a standover.

On a monthly rate based on a negotiation (!)...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Feb 2010, 18:58
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,061,937
Posted By 52049er

As mentioned - lets be realistic. The junior FO...

As mentioned - lets be realistic. The junior FO with a years experience as CC elsewhere is NOT going to be turning up and demanding people do it his way. As with all good leaders, he will use...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Jan 2010, 09:30
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,041
Posted By 52049er

Interesting idea that the recall of the temps is...

Interesting idea that the recall of the temps is a panicky, last ditch move by WW.

Weren't they all asked to hang onto their uniform when their contracts ended last year?

Looks like a planned...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2010, 21:18
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,041
Posted By 52049er

I would say to anyone worried about or...

I would say to anyone worried about or experiencing harassment down route/on board - just make a call to your skipper. I think you will be surprised just how much support you will get. BASSA would...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Jan 2010, 13:58
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,041
Posted By 52049er

Romans, MissM and co. Like many on this thread I...

Romans, MissM and co. Like many on this thread I appreciate your continued input to this thread as it does give us a view into how our colleagues are feeling.

Given that, could you ask the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Jan 2010, 09:25
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,041
Posted By 52049er

BASSA's muddled thinking strikes again. They...

BASSA's muddled thinking strikes again.

They take BA to court over agreements that they believe are contractual.

They then refuse to implement the Disruption Agreement.

So are agreements (A)...
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